STL Networks Limited Shareholders Approve All Five Resolutions Through Postal Ballot Process
STL Networks Limited completed its postal ballot process on May 08, 2026, with shareholders approving all five resolutions by requisite majority through remote e-voting. The resolutions included material related party transactions with Sterlite Technologies Limited (56.88% in favour) and Sterlite Tech Cables Solutions Limited (99.51% in favour), borrowing powers under Section 180(1)(c) (99.93% in favour), creation of charges under Section 180(1)(a) (99.93% in favour), and fund investments under Section 186 (91.43% in favour). The e-voting period ran from April 9, 2026 to May 8, 2026, with 230613 total shareholders on the record date of April 3, 2026. The scrutinizer's report was issued by CS Debasis Dixit of D Dixit & Associates on May 9, 2026.

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STL Networks Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving all five resolutions by the requisite majority through remote e-voting. The resolutions were deemed passed on Friday, May 08, 2026, being the last date of remote e-voting. The voting window remained open from April 9, 2026 at 09:00 AM to May 8, 2026 at 05:00 PM, with April 3, 2026 as the record date. A total of 230613 shareholders were on record as of the cut-off date. KFin Technologies Limited served as the authorised e-voting service provider for the process.
Postal Ballot Process and Scrutinizer Details
The Board of Directors issued the postal ballot notice dated March 26, 2026, and the notice along with postal forms was mailed electronically to members who had registered their emails with the depositories on April 9, 2026. As permitted under applicable MCA Circulars, physical ballot was not dispatched. An advertisement was published on April 10, 2026 in Financial Express (English News Paper – All Edition) and Loksatta (Marathi Newspaper – Pune Edition) as required under Rule 22(3) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
CS Debasis Dixit of D Dixit & Associates (M.No-F-7218, CP No-7871) was appointed as Scrutinizer by the Board of Directors. The scrutinizer's report was issued on May 9, 2026 from Delhi.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Scrutinizer Name: | Debasis Dixit |
| Firm Name: | D Dixit & Associates |
| Qualification: | CS |
| Membership Number: | 7218 |
| Date of Board Appointment: | 26-03-2026 |
| Date of Report Issuance: | 09-05-2026 |
| Record Date: | 03-04-2026 |
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 230613 |
| Total Resolutions Passed: | 5 |
Voting Results for All Five Resolutions
All five resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. The following table summarises the overall voting outcome for each resolution:
| Resolution: | Description | Votes in Favour | % in Favour | Votes Against | % Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution 1: | Material RPT with Sterlite Technologies Limited | 13697487 | 56.88 | 10383190 | 43.12 | Passed |
| Resolution 2: | Material RPT with Sterlite Tech Cables Solutions Limited | 23962023 | 99.51 | 118581 | 0.49 | Passed |
| Resolution 3: | Borrowing Powers under Section 180(1)(c) | 239338220 | 99.93 | 169922 | 0.07 | Passed |
| Resolution 4: | Creation of Charges under Section 180(1)(a) | 239336283 | 99.93 | 171945 | 0.07 | Passed |
| Resolution 5: | Fund Investment under Section 186 | 218934425 | 91.43 | 20511806 | 8.57 | Passed |
Resolution-wise Detailed Voting Breakdown
Resolution 1: Material Related Party Transactions with Sterlite Technologies Limited
This ordinary resolution sought approval for entering into material related party transactions with Sterlite Technologies Limited. The promoter and promoter group, holding 215443766 shares, did not participate in voting for this resolution as they were not eligible. Public institutional investors polled 20452781 votes out of 32992847 shares held (61.9916%), with 10140428 votes in favour (49.5797%) and 10312353 votes against (50.4203%). Public non-institutional investors polled 3627896 votes, with 3557059 in favour (98.0474%) and 70837 against (1.9526%). A total of 4814295 invalid votes were recorded from the Promoter and Promoter Group category.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 215443766 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public – Institutions: | 32992847 | 20452781 | 61.9916 | 10140428 | 10312353 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 239594891 | 3627896 | 1.5142 | 3557059 | 70837 |
| Total: | 488031504 | 24080677 | 4.9342 | 13697487 | 10383190 |
Resolution 2: Material Related Party Transactions with Sterlite Tech Cables Solutions Limited
This ordinary resolution for material related party transactions with Sterlite Tech Cables Solutions Limited received strong support. Public institutional investors voted 20452781 votes entirely in favour (100%), while public non-institutional investors cast 3627823 votes with 3509242 in favour (96.7313%) and 118581 against (3.2687%). Invalid votes of 4814295 were recorded from the Promoter and Promoter Group category.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 215443766 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public – Institutions: | 32992847 | 20452781 | 61.9916 | 20452781 | 0 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 239594891 | 3627823 | 1.5141 | 3509242 | 118581 |
| Total: | 488031504 | 24080604 | 4.9342 | 23962023 | 118581 |
Resolutions 3 & 4: Borrowing Powers and Creation of Charges
Resolution 3 (special resolution) sought approval for the exercise of the company's borrowing powers under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013. Resolution 4 (special resolution) sought approval for the creation of charges on the movable and immovable properties of the company, both present and future, in respect of borrowings under Section 180(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013. Both resolutions saw strong participation from the promoter and promoter group, which polled 215427666 votes out of 215443766 shares held (99.9925%), all in favour. No invalid votes were recorded for either resolution.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled (Res. 3) | Votes in Favour (Res. 3) | Votes Polled (Res. 4) | Votes in Favour (Res. 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 215443766 | 215427666 | 215427666 | 215427666 | 215427666 |
| Public – Institutions: | 32992847 | 20452781 | 20357151 | 20452781 | 20357151 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 239594891 | 3627695 | 3553403 | 3627781 | 3551466 |
| Total: | 488031504 | 239508142 | 239338220 | 239508228 | 239336283 |
Resolution 5: Fund Investment under Section 186
This special resolution for investing the company's funds in excess of the limits prescribed under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 was also passed. The promoter and promoter group voted 215427666 votes entirely in favour. However, public institutional investors voted predominantly against, with 20425726 votes against (99.8677%) and only 27055 in favour (0.1323%). Public non-institutional investors cast 3565784 votes, with 3479704 in favour (97.5859%) and 86080 against (2.4141%). The resolution passed with an overall 91.43% votes in favour.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | % in Favour | Votes Against | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 215443766 | 215427666 | 99.9925 | 215427666 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Public – Institutions: | 32992847 | 20452781 | 61.9916 | 27055 | 0.1323 | 20425726 | 99.8677 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 239594891 | 3565784 | 1.4883 | 3479704 | 97.5859 | 86080 | 2.4141 |
| Total: | 488031504 | 239446231 | 49.0637 | 218934425 | 91.4336 | 20511806 | 8.5664 |
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosures
The voting results along with the scrutinizer's report have been filed with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results have also been posted on the company's website at www.inveniatech.com , on the stock exchange websites, and on the KFin Technologies Limited e-voting portal at https://evoting.kfintech.com . The communication was signed by Meenal Bansal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No. ACS 35091), on May 9, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for STL Networks
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.77% | -3.13% | +39.11% | +2.36% | +23.63% | +23.63% |
How might the significant institutional opposition (43% against) to the Sterlite Technologies related party transaction impact future commercial terms and governance scrutiny of STL Networks' dealings with its parent group?
Given that institutional investors voted nearly unanimously against the Section 186 fund investment resolution despite it passing, what restrictions or oversight mechanisms could SEBI or minority shareholders push for regarding STL Networks' capital allocation decisions?
With borrowing powers and charge creation now approved, what is the likely scale and timeline of STL Networks' upcoming debt-raising activity, and how could this affect its leverage ratios and credit profile?


































