Sonata Software shareholders approve ₹4.15 dividend and FY26 financials
Sonata Software Limited shareholders approved the audited financial statements for FY26 and a final dividend of ₹4.15 per share at the 31st AGM held on July 31, 2026. The scrutinizer's report confirms that all three ordinary resolutions, including the reappointment of director Shyam Bhupatirai Ghia, were passed with requisite majority support.

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Sonata Software Limited shareholders have approved the company’s audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, alongside a final dividend of ₹4.15 per equity share. The resolutions were passed with overwhelming support at the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 31, 2026, via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The high approval rates signal strong shareholder confidence in the company’s governance and financial direction.
The meeting was conducted in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013. Practising Company Secretary Maitri Bhat was appointed as the Scrutinizer by the Board of Directors via resolution dated May 7, 2026. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) provided the e-voting system for both remote e-voting and voting during the AGM. Remote e-voting commenced on July 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM and concluded on July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. As of the cut-off date of July 17, 2026, there were 2,07,905 equity shareholders entitled to vote.
Voting Results
Shareholders voted on three ordinary resolutions. The first resolution concerned the adoption of the Audited Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statements for FY26, including the reports of the Directors and Auditors. This resolution received 99.98% support, with 605 shareholders casting 20,08,98,404 votes in favor. Only 15 shareholders voted against, representing 43,995 votes or 0.02% of the total valid votes cast. No votes were declared invalid.
The second resolution sought confirmation of interim dividend payments of ₹3.75 per share already paid and the declaration of a final dividend of ₹4.15 per equity share. It was approved by 608 shareholders who cast 20,05,10,281 votes in favor, accounting for 99.78% of the valid votes. Thirteen shareholders opposed the resolution, casting 4,38,009 votes (0.22%). Again, no invalid votes were recorded.
The third resolution involved the appointment of Shyam Bhupatirai Ghia (DIN: 00005264) as a Director liable to retire by rotation. This resolution secured 90.22% support, with 548 shareholders casting 18,08,64,443 votes in favor. Seventy-two shareholders voted against, representing 1,96,11,699 votes or 9.78% of the total. No invalid votes were reported for this resolution either.
| Resolution | Votes In Favor | % Support | Votes Against | % Opposition | Invalid Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of FY26 Financial Statements | 20,08,98,404 | 99.98% | 43,995 | 0.02% | Nil |
| Confirmation of Dividends | 20,05,10,281 | 99.78% | 4,38,009 | 0.22% | Nil |
| Reappointment of Shyam B. Ghia | 18,08,64,443 | 90.22% | 1,96,11,699 | 9.78% | Nil |
Governance and Compliance
The AGM was permitted under Ministry of Corporate Affairs General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025, which allows companies to hold meetings via VC/OAVM without physical presence. An advertisement notifying shareholders of the meeting was published in 'Business Standard' (English) and 'Navshakthi' (Marathi) on July 4, 2026, pursuant to Rule 20(4)(v) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
Sixty shareholders participated physically through the VC/OAVM platform. Key attendees included Chairperson Sanjay Asher, CEO Rajsekhar Datta Roy, and CFO Jagannathan C N. After the conclusion of e-voting, the votes were unblocked in the presence of two independent witnesses not employed by Sonata Software Limited. The votes were then counted based on data downloaded from the NSDL e-voting system. All voting records and related papers remain in the safe custody of the Scrutinizer until the Chairperson approves and signs the Minutes of the AGM, after which they will be handed over to the Company Secretary for safekeeping.
Historical Stock Returns for Sonata Software
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.77% | -6.91% | +3.52% | +10.40% | -21.79% | -9.46% |
How might the near-unanimous approval of the FY26 financial statements influence Sonata Software's stock valuation and investor sentiment in the upcoming quarter?
What strategic initiatives is Sonata Software likely to pursue with the retained earnings after declaring a final dividend of ₹4.15 per share?
Given the 9.78% opposition to Shyam B. Ghia's reappointment, what specific governance concerns or performance metrics are driving dissent among certain shareholders?


































