Manipal Finance adopts FY26 financials, reappoints director at 43rd AGM
- Manipal Finance Corporation adopted FY26 audited financials at its 43rd AGM
- Vinoda Chandappa Sherigar reappointed as director retiring by rotation
- Total votes polled were 1,735,591 with 100% support for both resolutions
- Promoters polled 1,721,832 votes; public non-institutions polled 13,759 votes
- E-voting period ran from September 22 to September 24, 2026

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Manipal Finance Corporation adopted its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, during its 43rd Annual General Meeting held on September 25, 2026.
The company also approved the reappointment of Vinoda Chandappa Sherigar as a director, who retired by rotation and offered herself for reappointment. Both resolutions were passed with the requisite majority by shareholders participating in the meeting.
Meeting proceedings and voting
T Narayan M Pai, Managing Director and Chairman of the meeting, presided over the proceedings. He invited members to express their views and make enquiries before authorizing the Company Secretary to conclude the e-voting process.
The e-voting facility remained open for 15 minutes after the formal proceedings to allow members to cast their votes. The meeting concluded at 12:00 noon with a vote of thanks.
Resolutions passed
| Item | Particulars | Resolution Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of audited Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statement, and Reports of Directors and Auditors for FY26 | Ordinary | Passed |
| 2 | Reappointment of Vinoda Chandappa Sherigar (DIN 07224755) as Director retiring by rotation | Ordinary | Passed |
The detailed Scrutinizer's Report regarding the e-voting results will be submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange within the statutory period. It will also be made available on the company website and the CDSL portal, which served as the e-voting service provider.
Voting details and participation
The meeting was held at 11:00 am at the registered office in Manipal. Remote e-voting was conducted between September 22, 2026, and September 24, 2026, alongside voting through electronic means during the AGM. The cut-off date for voting purposes was September 18, 2026.
A total of 10,733 shareholders were entitled to vote as per the record date. During the meeting, 8 promoters and promoter group members and 24 public shareholders participated either in person or through proxy. No shareholders attended via video conferencing.
Scrutinizer report highlights
Ramachandra Bhat S, Practising Company Secretary, served as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process. His report confirmed that all votes were unblocked in the presence of two witnesses who were not employed by the company.
For both resolutions, the voting pattern showed unanimous support among those who cast their votes. Promoters and promoter group members held 2,873,831 shares and polled 1,721,832 votes. Public non-institutional shareholders held 5,507,130 shares but polled only 13,759 votes. There were no votes against either resolution, and no invalid votes were recorded.
Voting summary table
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes In Favour | Votes Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 2,873,831 | 1,721,832 | 1,721,832 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public - Institutions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public - Non Institutions | 5,507,130 | 13,759 | 13,759 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Total | 8,380,961 | 1,735,591 | 1,735,591 | 0 | 100.00% |
The results indicate that while overall participation was low relative to total outstanding shares (approximately 20.7%), the resolutions received full backing from all participating voters.
Historical Stock Returns for Manipal Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.97% | 0.0% | +15.15% | -12.88% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How will the adoption of the FY26 audited financial statements influence Manipal Finance Corporation's upcoming capital allocation or dividend distribution strategy?
What specific strategic initiatives is Vinoda Chandappa Sherigar expected to lead following her reappointment, given the company's current market positioning?
Does the extremely low public shareholder voting participation indicate a lack of retail investor confidence or potential governance concerns that could impact future share liquidity?
































