Sical Logistics publishes postal ballot notice for ₹115 crore RPTs
Sical Logistics Limited published its postal ballot notice in Business Standard and Makkal Kural on August 04, 2026, following the dispatch of the notice to shareholders. The ballot seeks approval for ₹115 crore related party transactions involving guarantees and mortgages from its subsidiary SMART and holding company Pristine Malwa to secure credit facilities from Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.

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Sical Logistics Limited has published its postal ballot notice in national and vernacular newspapers to seek shareholder approval for material related party transactions (RPTs) aggregating up to ₹115,00,00,000/- (Rupees one hundred fifteen crore only). The publication, dated August 04, 2026, follows the electronic dispatch of the ballot notice on August 03, 2026, ensuring compliance with regulatory disclosure norms while facilitating remote e-voting for members. These transactions are critical for securing credit facilities from Axis Bank Limited and maintaining the company’s liquidity structure through guarantees from its subsidiary and holding company.
The newspaper advertisements appeared in Business Standard (English) and Makkal Kural (Tamil) on August 04, 2026. This step completes the mandatory public disclosure requirement under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice informs shareholders that the voting window opens at 09:00 a.m. IST on Thursday, August 06, 2026, and closes at 05:00 p.m. IST on Friday, September 04, 2026. Only members holding shares as of the cut-off date, July 31, 2026, are eligible to participate in the e-voting process facilitated by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).
Transaction Overview and Security Structure
The postal ballot seeks approval for three key resolutions involving Sical Multimodal and Rail Transport Limited (“SMART”) and Pristine Malwa Logistics Park Private Limited (“Pristine Malwa”). SMART, a step-down material subsidiary in which Sical Logistics holds a 53.60% indirect stake, will provide an unconditional corporate guarantee for the Axis Bank facilities. In return, SMART will create a first pari-passu charge over its land and building in Vallur, Chennai. Additionally, a second-ranking charge will be created over SMART’s land in Anuppampattu village to secure a working capital term loan of ₹5,60,83,000/- from HDFC Bank Limited.
Pristine Malwa, the immediate holding company with a 73.50% stake in Sical Logistics, will secure a term loan facility of ₹85,00,00,000/- by pledging equity shares with a security cover of up to 1.25x. It will also provide a corporate guarantee. The term loan has a door-to-door tenor of nine years, while the working capital component includes a cash credit facility repayable on demand and a bank guarantee facility valid for up to four years.
| Related Party | Nature of Transaction | Security Provided | Facility Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sical Multimodal and Rail Transport Limited | Corporate Guarantee & Mortgage | First pari-passu charge on land/building at Vallur, Chennai | Up to ₹115,00,00,000/- |
| Pristine Malwa Logistics Park Private Limited | Corporate Guarantee & Share Pledge | Pledge of equity shares (1.25x cover) | Up to ₹85,00,00,000/- |
Regulatory Compliance and Voting Process
The transactions qualify as material RPTs under Regulation 2(1)(zb) and Regulation 23 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, as their aggregate value exceeds 10% of Sical Logistics’ annual consolidated turnover. The audit committee approved the transactions on May 23, 2026, after certification by the whole-time director and CFO regarding their alignment with the company’s best interests. The Board of Directors subsequently recommended the resolutions for shareholder approval. M/s KRA & Associates has been appointed as the scrutinizer to ensure a fair voting process, with results to be declared within two working days of the voting conclusion.
Historical Stock Returns for Sical Logistics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.00% | -8.71% | +7.31% | +52.72% | +29.82% | +1,062.27% |
How will the creation of a first pari-passu charge on SMART's Chennai assets impact its future borrowing capacity and operational flexibility?
What are the potential risks to Sical Logistics' minority shareholders if Pristine Malwa defaults on the ₹85 crore term loan secured by pledged equity?
Could the high leverage associated with these related party transactions affect Sical Logistics' credit rating or cost of capital in the near term?


































