Sterlite Technologies shareholders approve fund raising via QIP, ECBs
Sterlite Technologies Limited shareholders have approved raising funds through QIP, ECBs, and other instruments via a special resolution. The resolution passed with 99.98% of votes in favour, with 28.89 crore shares participating in the e-voting process.

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Sterlite Technologies Limited has secured shareholder approval to raise funds through a mix of equity and debt instruments, including Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), and convertible securities. The special resolution, which authorizes the company to pursue these avenues under Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013, received overwhelming support with 99.98% of valid votes cast in favour.
The postal ballot process, conducted via remote e-voting from May 18, 2026, to June 16, 2026, saw participation from 761 members holding 28,89,39,003 shares. This represented approximately 59.19% of the total outstanding shares of the company. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the resolution passed with the requisite majority, as votes in favour significantly exceeded three times the votes cast against.
Voting Breakdown
The approval was driven by strong backing from the promoter group and institutional investors. The following table details the voting patterns across different shareholder categories:
| Shareholder Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 21,70,13,887 | 21,19,25,847 | 21,19,25,847 | Nil | 100.000 |
| Public-Institutional holders | 11,75,23,956 | 7,60,96,701 | 7,60,63,205 | 33,496 | 99.956 |
| Public-others | 15,35,94,695 | 9,16,455 | 8,94,035 | 22,420 | 97.554 |
| Total | 48,81,32,538 | 28,89,39,003 | 28,88,83,087 | 55,916 | 99.981 |
Procedural Details
Mr. B Narasimhan, Proprietor of BN & Associates, served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot. The e-voting facility was provided by KFin Technologies Limited, the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The total number of members on the record date of May 8, 2026, was 2,31,110. While 2,12,740 members received the communication via email, public notices were also published in newspapers to ensure wider participation.
The company stated that the results would be displayed on its website and at the registered office in Pune. The filing was made to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 and 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Sterlite Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.30% | +0.59% | +46.88% | +537.18% | +520.45% | +239.01% |
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