Next Mediaworks Limited held its 45th Annual General Meeting on September 22, 2026, adopting the audited standalone financial statements for FY26. The meeting also saw the re-appointment of Sandeep Rao as a director.

The company convened the meeting through Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The session commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 11:20 am IST, including time allotted for e-voting.

Proceedings and Attendance

A total of 52 members attended the meeting virtually. The Board of Directors was represented by five directors, including Independent Directors Ishant Juneja, Suryakant Gupta, and Pratibha Sabharwal. Samudra Bhattacharya chaired the meeting in the absence of Chairman Sameer Singh. Key managerial personnel present included Chief Executive Officer Rohit Kalra, Group Chief Financial Officer Piyush Gupta, and Chief Financial Officer Priyatn Agrawal.

The Company Secretary informed members that the Annual Report, containing the Board's Report and Financial Statements, had been circulated electronically. As there were no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditor's Report or Secretarial Auditor's Report, these documents were taken as read.

Resolutions Passed

Two ordinary resolutions were transacted during the meeting via remote e-voting and venue voting. The results of the voting were scheduled for declaration within the prescribed timeline and subsequent upload to stock exchanges.

Governance and Compliance

The meeting adhered to statutory requirements regarding quorum and voting facilities. Remote e-voting was available from September 17, 2026, to September 21, 2026. Members who did not vote remotely could cast their votes during the meeting. Dhawal Kant Singh, a Practicing Company Secretary, served as the scrutinizer for the voting process. The registers of directors' shareholding and contracts were made available for electronic inspection by members.

Next Mediaworks has dispatched letters to shareholders who have not registered their email addresses with the company or its depository participants. The letters provide a direct weblink to access the Annual Report for FY26 and the notice for the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM). This move ensures compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations regarding document delivery.

AGM Schedule and Format

The 45th AGM is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The meeting will be conducted through video-conferencing or other audiovisual means without physical presence, in adherence to Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars. It is set to begin at 11:00 am Indian Standard Time. The company’s registered office in Mumbai will be deemed the venue for this virtual meeting.

Document Access for Shareholders

Shareholders with registered email addresses will receive the AGM notice and Annual Report electronically. For those without registered emails, the company sent physical letters containing the specific web path to these documents on August 27, 2026. The documents are also hosted on the company’s website under the investor relations section.

Voting and Cut-off Date

National Securities Depositories Limited has been engaged to facilitate remote e-voting. Shareholders who acquire shares after the notice dispatch but hold them as on the cut-off date of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, can obtain login credentials via NSDL. The record date for determining eligibility for the AGM was fixed as Friday, August 21, 2026, for the purpose of identifying shareholders without registered email addresses.

Regulatory Compliance

The dispatch aligns with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. In addition, the company requires holders of physical securities to update their PAN, nomination, contact details, bank account information, and specimen signatures as per SEBI mandates. These forms are available on the company’s website.