HLV Limited shareholders approve FY26 financials, reappoint director
- HLV Limited shareholders approved FY26 audited financials at the 45th AGM held on August 27, 2026.
- Ms. Amruda Nair was reappointed as director by rotation; both resolutions passed with over 99.9% support.
- Promoter group participation was high at 98.62%, voting unanimously in favour of both items.
- Public non-institutional investors showed dissent, with roughly 25-28% voting against the resolutions.

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HLV Limited concluded its 45th Annual General Meeting on August 27, 2026, with shareholders approving the company’s audited financial statements for FY26. The meeting was conducted via video conference, with all resolutions passed through an e-voting process.
Meeting Proceedings
The meeting commenced at 11:30 am at the company’s registered office in Mumbai, which served as the deemed venue. Vivek Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, chaired the proceedings. Members were provided with remote e-voting facilities through National Securities Depository Limited from August 24 to August 26, 2026, as well as during the meeting itself.
M/s. RAAM & Associates LLP acted as the scrutinizer for the voting process. The Company Secretary confirmed that the requisite quorum was present at the start of the meeting. M/s. N. S. Shetty & Co., the statutory auditors, also attended via video conference.
Voting Results
The consolidated scrutinizer’s report disclosed detailed voting patterns for the two ordinary resolutions. As on the record date of August 20, 2026, there were 143,503 shareholders. A total of 80 shareholders attended via video conferencing (8 promoters and 72 public).
Resolution 1: Adoption of Financial Statements
Shareholders voted to adopt the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. The promoter group, holding 257,600,337 shares, cast 254,050,029 votes (98.62% participation), with 100% in favour. Public non-institutional investors showed dissent, with 25.17% of polled votes against the resolution.
| Category | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group | 254,050,029 | 254,050,029 | 0 | 100% |
| Public Institutions | 8,807 | 8,807 | 0 | 100% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 507,608 | 379,854 | 127,754 | 74.83% |
| Total | 254,566,444 | 254,438,690 | 127,754 | 99.95% |
Resolution 2: Reappointment of Director
Ms. Amruda Nair was reappointed as a director, replacing her retirement by rotation under Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. The promoter group again voted unanimously in favour. Public institutions voted entirely against the resolution, while public non-institutions recorded a 28.29% dissent rate.
| Category | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group | 254,050,029 | 254,050,029 | 0 | 100% |
| Public Institutions | 8,807 | 0 | 8,807 | 0% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 495,852 | 355,572 | 140,280 | 71.71% |
| Total | 254,554,688 | 254,405,601 | 149,087 | 99.94% |
Compliance and Documentation
The company complied with Regulation 30, Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Annual Report for FY26 was emailed to registered shareholders, while hard copies were dispatched upon request. A web-link was provided to those without registered email addresses.
The meeting concluded at 1:22 pm. The e-voting facility remained open for an additional 15 minutes to allow further participation.
Historical Stock Returns for HLV
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.51% | -0.91% | -10.67% | -17.86% | -43.51% | -17.86% |
What specific operational or financial factors drove the significant dissent from public non-institutional investors regarding the FY26 audited financial statements?
How might the unanimous rejection of Ms. Amruda Nair's reappointment by public institutional investors impact future board composition and governance strategies at HLV Limited?
Will the company initiate dialogue with dissenting shareholders to address their concerns, and could this lead to changes in executive compensation or strategic direction?


































