Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd has entered into a three-year agreement with Swaminarayan University’s Faculty of Skill and Vocational Studies in Gujarat. The company will act as the Industry Skilling Partner (ISP), aiming to bridge academic and industrial gaps through specialized training.

Under the terms of the collaboration, Vantage Knowledge Academy is responsible for conducting skill gap analyses, developing course content, and managing counseling and guidance centers. The firm will deliver academic training using both face-to-face and hybrid learning models to support student development.

Program Scope and Structure

The partnership focuses on delivering industry-relevant education. Certificates, diplomas, and degrees will be awarded by Swaminarayan University, while Vantage Knowledge Academy handles the training delivery. Key program areas include:

• Financial Planning & Wealth Management
• Technical Analysis & Investment Banking

Regulatory Disclosure

The intimation was filed with the BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The agreement was executed on September 23, 2026, as confirmed by Managing Director Rajesh Chapshi Dedhia.

Vantage Knowledge Academy has set September 23, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for e-voting at its upcoming 13th Annual General Meeting. This follows the company's earlier announcement that the AGM will be held via video conferencing on September 30, 2026.

The record date ensures that only shareholders registered in the company's books as of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, will be entitled to participate in the voting process. Remote e-voting is scheduled to run from September 27 to September 29, 2026, facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Meeting Agenda and Board Changes

The primary focus of the special resolutions at the AGM is the regularisation of three non-executive independent directors. Shareholders will vote on the appointments of Mr. Ganesh Shivpujan Pal, Ms. Deepali Vikram Jain, and Mr. Rommel Rodrigues. These directors were initially appointed as additional directors in late 2025 and early 2026 and require shareholder approval to serve full five-year terms.

Mr. Pal was appointed effective October 1, 2025, while Ms. Jain joined on September 15, 2025. Mr. Rodrigues was appointed more recently, effective February 12, 2026. None of these directors are liable to retire by rotation.

Additionally, Mr. Rajesh Dedhia, the Managing Director, retires by rotation at the meeting and has offered himself for re-appointment. He holds a DIN of 00477958 and brings extensive experience in finance and education to the role.

Financial Context

The AGM coincides with the release of the company's annual report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. During FY26, total income stood at ₹229.26 lakh, a decline from ₹376.73 lakh in the previous year. Profit after tax decreased significantly to ₹12.08 lakh from ₹75.56 lakh in FY25.

What the Numbers Show

Depreciation charges surged to ₹76.06 lakh in FY26, compared to just ₹2.86 lakh in FY25. This sharp increase in non-cash expenses, driven largely by amortisation of intangible assets, was a primary factor compressing the bottom line despite a reduction in total expenses from ₹274.62 lakh to ₹205.35 lakh.

Voting Logistics

The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means, as permitted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars. The company has engaged NSDL to facilitate the remote e-voting process for eligible shareholders.