Tata Capital Limited shareholders have approved a special resolution to issue Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis, clearing the path for the non-banking financial company to raise debt capital. The resolution was passed with near-unanimous support, receiving 99.99% of the votes cast during the remote e-voting process that concluded on July 30, 2026. This approval empowers the Board to execute the private placement, providing Tata Capital with additional funding avenues to support its business operations and growth initiatives.

The postal ballot process was conducted in compliance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant SEBI Listing Regulations. P.N. Parikh of Parikh & Associates was appointed as the independent scrutinizer to oversee the voting procedure. The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility was June 26, 2026, with the remote e-voting window open from July 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST to July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST.

Voting Results Breakdown

The voting results reflect strong backing from both promoter and public shareholders. A total of 4,24,48,69,037 shares were eligible to vote, representing the entire equity base as on the record date. Of these, 3,74,99,77,102 shares participated in the e-voting process, resulting in a participation rate of 88.34%.

Promoter and Public Institution shareholders voted unanimously in favor of the resolution. Among Public Non-Institutional shareholders, 96.94% of votes polled were in favor, with only 57,682 votes cast against the issuance. No invalid votes were recorded during the process.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The company submitted the voting results and the scrutinizer’s report to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) on July 31, 2026. The disclosures were made pursuant to Regulations 30, 44(3), and 51(2) read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Sarita Kamath, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & Company Secretary of Tata Capital Limited, certified the submission. Rajiv Sabharwal, Managing Director & CEO, also endorsed the documents. The detailed voting register and scrutinizer’s report have been uploaded to the company’s website and the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) e-voting platform for shareholder reference.

What This Means for Investors

The approval of the NCD issuance allows Tata Capital to tap into the debt markets without diluting existing equity ownership. Private placements of NCDs are typically used by NBFCs to fund specific projects, refinance existing debt, or strengthen their capital adequacy ratios. While the filing does not specify the exact quantum or coupon rate of the debentures, the overwhelming shareholder support indicates confidence in management’s capital allocation strategy. Investors should monitor subsequent filings for details on the final allotment, interest rates, and maturity profiles of the issued instruments.

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Broad-Based Lender Participation

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