Srestha Finvest 41st AGM passes all 10 resolutions with e-voting results
- All 10 resolutions at Srestha Finvest's 41st AGM on September 30, 2026 were passed by requisite majority through CDSL-facilitated e-voting
- Adoption of FY26 audited financial statements received the highest approval at 97.10% votes in favour (7,72,519 votes)
- Appointment of Dipesh Jaswantlal Shah and re-appointment of Sitaben S Patel as Non-Executive Independent Directors approved with 92.74% and 94.25% votes in favour respectively
- Seven related party transaction resolutions with Rekha Bhandari, Prajal Bhandari, and Prajal Nutrifoods Private Limited passed with approval ranging from 80.42% to 81.93%
- Total shareholders as on cut-off date September 23, 2026 stood at 1,791,150, holding 1,757,500,000 shares of face value Re. 1/-

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Srestha Finvest Limited held its 41st Annual General Meeting on September 30, 2026, with all 10 resolutions passed by requisite majority through remote and venue e-voting facilitated by CDSL.
The meeting was conducted via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), with Mr. Sunil Bhandari as Chairman. The AGM notice dated September 4, 2026 covered adoption of audited financial statements, board appointments, and material related party transactions. Shareholders as on the cut-off date of September 23, 2026 were eligible to vote. Total shareholders as on that date stood at 1,791,150, holding shares of face value Re. 1/- aggregating 1,757,500,000. Remote e-voting remained open from September 27, 2026 (9:00 am) to September 29, 2026 (5:00 pm), with votes unblocked on September 30, 2026 at 9:55 am in the presence of two witnesses.
Governance and director appointments
Shareholders passed special resolutions on board composition. The appointment of Dipesh Jaswantlal Shah as Non-Executive Independent Director received 92.74% votes in favour (7,37,839 votes from 76 members), while the re-appointment of Sitaben S Patel as Non-Executive Independent Director received 94.25% in favour (7,49,859 votes from 78 members). No invalid votes were recorded for either resolution.
Financial statements adoption
Resolution No. 1, covering adoption of the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for FY26, was passed as an ordinary resolution with 97.10% votes in favour. The following table summarises the voting outcome:
| Metric | In favour | Against |
|---|---|---|
| Members voted | 83 | 4 |
| Votes cast | 7,72,519 | 23,104 |
| % of valid votes | 97.10% | 2.90% |
Material related party transactions
The AGM sanctioned seven ordinary resolutions approving material related party transactions involving lending, borrowing, and acquisition activities. The detailed voting outcomes are presented below:
| Resolution | Counterparty | Transaction | Votes in favour | % in favour | Votes against | % against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 4 | Rekha Bhandari | Lending | 6,51,859 | 81.93% | 1,43,764 | 18.07% | Passed |
| No. 5 | Rekha Bhandari | Borrowing | 6,51,859 | 81.93% | 1,43,764 | 18.07% | Passed |
| No. 6 | Prajal Bhandari | Lending | 6,39,844 | 80.42% | 1,55,779 | 19.58% | Passed |
| No. 7 | Prajal Bhandari | Borrowing | 6,39,889 | 80.42% | 1,55,779 | 19.58% | Passed |
| No. 8 | Prajal Nutrifoods Private Limited | Lending | 6,39,844 | 80.42% | 1,55,779 | 19.58% | Passed |
| No. 9 | Prajal Nutrifoods Private Limited | Borrowing | 6,39,844 | 80.42% | 1,55,779 | 19.58% | Passed |
| No. 10 | Prajal Nutrifoods Private Limited | Acquisition | 6,39,844 | 80.42% | 1,55,779 | 19.58% | Passed |
No invalid votes were recorded across any of the related party transaction resolutions.
Scrutinizer's report and compliance
M/s. S. Praharaaj & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, served as scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The consolidated scrutinizer's report, dated October 1, 2026, was submitted by Satyaki Praharaaj (Membership No. FCS 6458, CoP No. 10755) and countersigned by Company Secretary A. Jitendra Kumar Bafna. The report was filed pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and submitted to BSE and the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India. All records relating to electronic voting are to remain in the scrutinizer's custody until the Chairman approves and signs the AGM minutes.
Historical Stock Returns for Srestha Finvest
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.00% | 0.0% | -11.11% | +26.32% | -40.00% | -84.81% |
How will the newly approved material related party transactions with Prajal Nutrifoods and family members impact Srestha Finvest's balance sheet leverage and liquidity ratios in FY27?
What specific strategic rationale drives the acquisition of assets from Prajal Nutrifoods Private Limited, and how does this align with the company's long-term diversification goals?
Given the ~18-20% dissenting votes on related party transactions, are there underlying governance concerns or shareholder activism trends emerging within the retail investor base?

































