Sarda Energy approves ₹1,000 crore NCD issue at AGM
- Shareholders authorized raising ₹1,000 crore via redeemable non-convertible debentures
- Board approved dividend of ₹2 per equity share (200%) for FY26
- Re-appointment of Director Anant Sarda faced 3.03% opposition votes
- All six resolutions at the 53rd AGM were passed with requisite majority

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Sarda Energy & Minerals secured shareholder approval to raise funds via redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating ₹1,000 crore. The authorization allows the company to issue these debt securities in one or more tranches over the next year through private placement or public issue.
The resolution was passed during the 53rd Annual General Meeting held on September 24, 2026. The board is authorized to determine terms including tenor, interest rate, and currency, which may be Indian rupees or foreign denominations. This borrowing capacity operates within limits previously approved by members under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Shareholders approved a dividend of ₹2 per equity share, representing 200% of the face value of ₹1 each. The payout for FY26 will be distributed to shareholders whose names appear on the register of members as per the record date, subject to tax deduction at source.
Voting outcomes
All six resolutions proposed at the meeting were passed with the requisite majority. The adoption of financial statements and dividend declaration received near-unanimous support, while the re-appointment of Director Anant Sarda saw some opposition.
| Resolution | Votes In Favour | Votes Against | % Valid Votes Favour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone Financial Statements | 268,397,381 | 206 | 99.9999% |
| Consolidated Financial Statements | 268,397,381 | 206 | 99.9999% |
| Dividend Declaration | 268,517,720 | 206 | 99.9999% |
| Re-appointment of Anant Sarda | 233,792,062 | 7,310,843 | 96.9677% |
| Cost Auditor Remuneration | 268,514,003 | 206 | 99.9999% |
| NCD Issue Authorization | 268,511,483 | 2,706 | 99.9990% |
What the Numbers Show
While most resolutions passed with over 99.99% approval, the re-election of Director Anant Sarda recorded significantly lower support at 96.97%. Approximately 3.03% of valid votes were cast against this resolution, amounting to over 7.3 million shares, indicating notable dissent compared to the other items on the agenda.
Historical Stock Returns for Sarda Energy & Minerals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.24% | -5.45% | -9.63% | -14.59% | -16.55% | +511.46% |
What specific capital expenditures or debt reduction initiatives will the ₹1,000 crore NCD proceeds primarily target?
How will the company decide between issuing foreign currency denominated debt versus Indian rupee debt given current exchange rate volatility?
Will the significant dissent against Director Anant Sarda's re-appointment prompt any changes in governance policies or board composition?


































