Max India completes dispatch of postal ballot notice
Max India Limited has announced the completion of the dispatch of its Notice of Postal Ballot dated June 12, 2026. The notice seeks shareholder approval for the appointment of Ms. Mrinalini Mirchandani as an Independent Director and the reallocation of ₹43.32 crore in unutilized rights issue proceeds for its subsidiary, Antara Assisted Care Services Limited. The remote e-voting period is open from June 13, 2026, to July 12, 2026.

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Max India Limited has completed the dispatch of its Notice of Postal Ballot dated June 12, 2026, to shareholders. The notice, published in Mint (English) and Hindustan (Hindi), seeks approval for the appointment of an Independent Director and the reallocation of unutilized proceeds from a previous rights issue. The remote e-voting period is scheduled from June 13, 2026, to July 12, 2026, with results expected on or before July 14, 2026.
The Board proposes appointing Ms. Mrinalini Mirchandani (DIN: 11619010) as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term from April 15, 2026, to April 14, 2031. A former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, she meets independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. She will receive sitting fees of ₹100,000 per meeting.
Shareholders are also requested to approve the reallocation of ₹43.32 crore, the unutilized portion of the ₹124.23 crore rights issue proceeds. The funds, utilized ₹80.91 crore in FY 2025-26, are earmarked for its wholly owned subsidiary, Antara Assisted Care Services Limited (AACSL). The reallocation involves adjustments within marketing and working capital categories to optimize capital deployment.
The table below details the proposed fund reallocation for AACSL:
| Item Head | Amount as proposed in the Offer Document | Utilised During FY 2025-26 | Limit available for FY 2026-27 | Proposed change | Revised Limit available for FY 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Performance Marketing * | |||||
| (i) Products vertical | 43.00 | 33.16 | 9.84 | 7.30 | 17.14 |
| (ii) Services vertical | 12.00 | 5.79 | 6.21 | -3.80 | 2.41 |
| (B) Brand marketing * | 10.00 | 3.05 | 6.95 | -3.50 | 3.45 |
| (C) Working capital * | 35.00 | 26.83 | 8.17 | - | 8.17 |
| (D) General Purpose | 21.00 | 9.70 | 11.3 | - | 11.3 |
| (E) Issue related expense | 3.23 | 2.38 | 0.85 | - | 0.85 |
| Total | 124.23 | 80.91 | 43.32 | - | 43.32 |
Investment in Antara Assisted Care Services Limited (AACSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, for meeting its funding requirements in relation to branding and marketing activities and for augmenting its working capital.
The Audit Committee and the Board reviewed the reallocation on May 28, 2026. Mr. Kapil Dev Taneja, Partner at M/s Sanjay Grover & Associates, serves as the Scrutinizer. The total funds allocated for AACSL remain unchanged at ₹100 crore.
Historical Stock Returns for Max India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.64% | +0.18% | -9.59% | -17.96% | -18.87% | +134.41% |
How will Ms. Mirchandani's expertise from McKinsey influence Max India's strategic direction in the senior care sector?
What specific ROI metrics does the Board expect from the increased allocation to the Products vertical performance marketing?
Does the reduced budget for Services vertical and Brand marketing signal a strategic pivot or a temporary adjustment?


































