Kanoria Energy shareholders approve preference share redemption period cut
Kanoria Energy & Infrastructure Limited shareholders approved a special resolution to reduce the redemption period for its 5% redeemable preference shares. The resolution received nearly 100% support from equity shareholders via remote e-voting, allowing the company to adjust the redemption date for 11,01,150 preference shares of ₹100 each.

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Shareholders of Kanoria Energy & Infrastructure Limited have approved a special resolution to vary the terms of issue for its 5% redeemable preference shares, specifically reducing the redemption period. The resolution was passed with overwhelming support, receiving votes in favor representing nearly 100% of the total valid votes cast during the remote e-voting process conducted via the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) platform. This approval allows the company to adjust the original due date of redemption for 11,01,150 preference shares of ₹100 each, fully paid-up, as requested by respective preference shareholders.
The postal ballot notice was dispatched on June 25, 2026, with the e-voting period running from June 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM (IST) to July 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM (IST). Varun Kabra & Associates, represented by practicing Company Secretary Varun Kabra, was appointed as the scrutinizer for the process pursuant to Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The scrutinizer confirmed that the voting process was conducted in a fair and transparent manner, with votes unblocked in the presence of independent observers Mr. Murlidhar Soni and Ms. Nikita on July 25, 2026.
Voting Results Breakdown
The total number of shareholders on the record date of June 5, 2026, was 6,699. Out of these, notices were sent electronically to 6,230 shareholders who had registered their email IDs. A total of 76,894,132 valid votes were cast, with no invalid votes recorded. The promoter group held 63,070,100 shares and voted entirely in favor of the resolution. Non-institutional public shareholders held 22,221,300 shares, with 15,804,832 valid votes polled; of these, 15,802,803 votes were in favor and only 2,029 were against.
| Shareholder Category | Shares Held | Valid Votes Polled | Votes In Favor | Votes Against | % Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 63,070,100 | 61,089,300 | 61,089,300 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public - Non Institutions | 22,221,300 | 15,804,832 | 15,802,803 | 2,029 | 99.99% |
| Total | 85,291,400 | 76,894,132 | 76,892,103 | 2,029 | 99.99% |
Regulatory Compliance and Next Steps
The resolution required the consent of equity shareholders under Section 48 and 55 of the Companies Act, 2013, and compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2026, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The scrutinizer’s report confirms that the variation in terms will not adversely affect the rights of any other class of shareholders. The Board of Directors is now authorized to take all necessary steps to give effect to this resolution without seeking further shareholder consent. The complete results and the scrutinizer’s report have been communicated to the Bombay Stock Exchange and displayed on the company’s website.
Historical Stock Returns for Kanoria Energy & Infrastructure
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.13% | +6.18% | +2.97% | +12.20% | -27.25% | -8.65% |
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