Max Estates opens postal ballot for MD pay
Max Estates opened remote e-voting on June 26, 2026, for MD remuneration and director appointment. Results are due by July 28, 2026.

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Max Estates Limited has initiated the remote e-voting process for its postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the remuneration of its Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Sahil Vachani, and the appointment of a new director. The voting facility, provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), opened on June 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and will close on July 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. The cut-off date for determining voting rights is June 19, 2026.
The company proposes an annual gross compensation not exceeding ₹7 crore for Mr. Vachani for the remaining period of his current tenure, spanning from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2028. The resolution also seeks approval for remuneration that may exceed ₹5 crore or 2.5 per cent of the net profits, whichever is higher, and ensures he receives minimum remuneration even in years of inadequate profits. The remuneration structure includes fixed pay, variable pay ranging from 0-65% of annual fixed pay, and long-term incentives determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
In a separate resolution, the company seeks approval to appoint Ms. Jillian Leigh Moo-Young as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director. She was nominated by New York Life International Holdings Ltd. (NYLIH) to replace Mr. Anthony Ramsey Malloy, who resigned effective May 22, 2026. Ms. Moo-Young, who has over 33 years of experience in investment management, was appointed as an Additional Director on May 22, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Voting Schedule and Process
The remote e-voting module will be disabled by NSDL after the closing time. Physical copies of the notice have not been dispatched in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars. Shareholders whose email IDs are not registered with the depositories must register them to procure a user ID and password for e-voting. The result of the postal ballot will be declared by the Chairman or an authorized person on or before July 28, 2026.
Financial Performance
Max Estates emerged among the top 10 listed real estate developers in India by pre-sales in FY25 and FY26, with residential pre-sales exceeding ₹5,300 crore in each year.
| Particulars | Standalone FY 26 (₹ in Cr) | Standalone FY 25 (₹ in Cr) | Consolidated FY 26 (₹ in Cr) | Consolidated FY 25 (₹ in Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 182.26 | 407.05 | 298.60 | 249.67 |
| Total Expenses | 85.87 | 68.04 | 273.54 | 212.05 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Tax | 96.39 | 339.01 | 23.25 | 37.61 |
| Profit/(Loss) after Tax | 63.59 | 280.90 | 15.69 | 26.43 |
Historical Stock Returns for Max Estates
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.28% | +6.77% | +1.81% | +7.15% | -8.50% | +58.81% |
How will the proposed variable pay structure of up to 65% impact Mr. Vachani's strategic decision-making regarding risk and growth?
What specific governance expertise will Ms. Moo-Young bring to the board given her extensive background in investment management?
Will the significant drop in standalone pre-tax profit from FY25 to FY26 influence shareholder sentiment regarding the executive remuneration package?































