PDS Limited Shareholders Approve ESOP Expansion and Registered Office Relocation
PDS Limited successfully concluded its postal ballot process with shareholders approving all proposed resolutions including ESOP framework expansion, registered office shift from Maharashtra to Haryana, and enhanced financial assistance limits. The company received overwhelming support with approval rates ranging from 97.90% to 99.99% across different resolutions, enabling expansion of employee stock option benefits to subsidiary employees and strengthening the overall ESOP administration framework.

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PDS Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process with shareholders approving all five proposed resolutions through remote e-voting. The results were declared on March 14, 2026, following the completion of the voting process that commenced on February 13, 2026.
Postal Ballot Results Overview
The company received overwhelming shareholder support across all resolutions, with 92,868,795 votes polled out of 141,378,383 total shares, representing a 65.69% participation rate. The voting process was conducted entirely through electronic means, with 31,233 shareholders eligible to participate as of the cut-off date of February 6, 2026.
| Resolution Details: | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Office Shift: | 92,867,183 | 1,612 | 99.9983% |
| ESOP Plan Amendment: | 90,917,320 | 1,951,475 | 97.8987% |
| Subsidiary ESOP Extension: | 90,917,320 | 1,951,475 | 97.8987% |
| ESOP Trust Authorization: | 90,917,320 | 1,951,475 | 97.8987% |
| Financial Assistance Approval: | 90,917,320 | 1,951,475 | 97.8987% |
ESOP Framework Enhancement
The approved amendments significantly expand the company's Employee Stock Option Plan framework. The existing PDS Limited - Employees Stock Option Plan B ("PDS ESOP (B) 2021"), originally approved at the 10th Annual General Meeting on July 30, 2021, had reached ~84.08% utilization of its 5,06,740 options pool.
| ESOP Enhancement: | Current Status | Approved Addition | Total Post-Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option Pool Size: | 5,06,740 options | +2,99,000 options | 8,05,740 options |
| Financial Assistance Limit: | ~Rs. 9 crore | +Rs. 22 crore | ~Rs. 31 crore |
| Share Capital Representation: | - | - | ~0.57% as of December 31, 2025 |
Corporate Restructuring Approval
Shareholders unanimously approved the relocation of the company's registered office from Maharashtra to Haryana, receiving the highest approval rate of 99.9983%. This strategic move aligns with the company's operational requirements and regulatory compliance objectives.
Voting Process and Compliance
The postal ballot process was conducted under the supervision of Sunny Gogiya from SGGS & Associates, who served as the scrutinizer. MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) facilitated the e-voting process as the Electronic Voting Service Provider. The company maintained full compliance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
| Voting Categories: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Participation Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 86,799,430 | 86,799,430 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 12,832,132 | 6,024,440 | 46.95% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 41,746,821 | 44,925 | 0.11% |
The approved resolutions enable the company to extend ESOP benefits to subsidiary employees, authorize the PDS Multinational Fashions ESOP Trust for secondary market acquisitions, and provide necessary financial assistance for ESOP implementation. These measures strengthen the company's employee retention and reward framework while ensuring adequate pool availability for future grants to eligible employees across the organization.
Historical Stock Returns for PDS
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.03% | -10.27% | -15.38% | -16.02% | -40.56% | +103.84% |
































