Anupam Finserv Seeks Shareholder Approval for Ambitious ESOP and Related Party Transactions

Anupam Finserv Limited (ISIN: INE069B01023) has announced a series of significant corporate actions, seeking shareholder approval through a postal ballot. The company is proposing an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) for 2025 and approval for material related party transactions, signaling potential strategic moves in its business operations and employee retention strategies.

Employee Stock Option Plan 2025

Anupam Finserv is seeking approval for the Anupam Finserv Employee Stock Option Plan 2025, which involves:

Issuance of up to 2 crore equity shares under the ESOP
A specific grant of 80 lakh options to Chief Business Officer Vishwajeet Katkar

This substantial ESOP allocation, representing approximately 10.54% of the current paid-up equity share capital, underscores the company's commitment to aligning employee interests with long-term corporate growth.

Related Party Transactions

The company is also seeking approval for material related party transactions worth up to Rs. 15 crores with Dream Road Technologies Private Limited. It's noteworthy that Anupam Finserv's director, Pravin Gala, has an interest in this entity, highlighting the need for shareholder scrutiny and approval to ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Financial Context

To provide context for these corporate actions, let's examine Anupam Finserv's recent financial position:

Financial Metric	Current Year (2025-03)	1 Year Ago (2024-03)	Change (%)
Total Assets	Rs. 32.0 cr	Rs. 18.2 cr	75.82%
Shareholders' Capital	Rs. 28.5 cr	Rs. 15.6 cr	82.69%
Reserve & Surplus	Rs. 9.5 cr	Rs. 4.0 cr	137.50%
Current Assets	Rs. 0.9 cr	Rs. 0.7 cr	28.57%
Current Liabilities	Rs. 0.5 cr	Rs. 2.6 cr	-80.77%

The company has shown significant growth in its total assets and shareholders' capital over the past year, which may provide context for the ambitious ESOP plan. The substantial increase in reserves and surplus also indicates improved profitability or capital infusion.

Implications and Outlook

The proposed ESOP plan, particularly the large grant to the Chief Business Officer, suggests that Anupam Finserv is focusing on retaining key talent and aligning management interests with company performance. This move could potentially drive long-term growth and shareholder value.

The related party transaction with Dream Road Technologies Private Limited warrants careful consideration by shareholders. While such transactions can be beneficial, they also require thorough scrutiny to ensure they are in the best interest of all stakeholders.

Shareholders will need to evaluate these proposals in the context of the company's recent financial performance and future growth prospects. The postal ballot provides an opportunity for shareholders to voice their opinions on these significant corporate actions.

As Anupam Finserv navigates these strategic decisions, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how these moves impact the company's future performance and market position in the financial services sector.

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Anupam Finserv Limited, a company operating in the financing and leasing segments, has announced significant changes in its leadership structure along with its financial results for the first quarter.

Leadership Transition

The Board of Directors of Anupam Finserv Limited has approved a major leadership change. Mrs. Nirmala Gala will step down from her position as Managing Director, effective August 7, 2025. However, she will continue to serve the company as an Executive Director.

Simultaneously, Mr. Siddharth Gala has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term, also commencing on August 7, 2025. Mr. Siddharth Gala, who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's in Financial Engineering, brings over five years of experience in Data Analytics, Risk Management, and strategic planning to his new role.

Q1 Financial Performance

Anupam Finserv reported a robust financial performance for the quarter:

Particulars (in Rs. '000)	Q1 FY26	Q1 FY25	YoY Change
Total Income	11,627.23	9,222.89	26.07%
Profit Before Tax	4,570.42	2,671.61	71.07%
Profit After Tax	3,425.91	2,011.22	70.34%

The company's total income stood at Rs. 11,627.23 thousand, marking a significant increase of 26.07% compared to Rs. 9,222.89 thousand in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Profit before tax saw a substantial rise of 71.07%, reaching Rs. 4,570.42 thousand, up from Rs. 2,671.61 thousand in the same quarter last year. The company's profit after tax also showed impressive growth, increasing by 70.34% to Rs. 3,425.91 thousand.

Segment Performance

Anupam Finserv operates in two primary segments: Financing and Leasing. For the quarter:

The Financing segment reported revenue of Rs. 9,806.46 thousand, with a segment result before tax of Rs. 9,339.08 thousand.
The Leasing segment generated revenue of Rs. 1,820.77 thousand but reported a segment loss before tax of Rs. 1,015.65 thousand.

Ongoing Legal Matter

The company disclosed that since February 2021, one of its bank accounts with a balance of Rs. 2,820,877 has been frozen by the cybercell in Hyderabad. This account was linked to Anupam Finserv's fintech partner, Yomoyo Blossom Technology Private Limited. The company is currently evaluating legal action regarding this matter.

As Anupam Finserv Limited navigates through these leadership changes and financial developments, stakeholders will be keenly watching how the new management steers the company's growth trajectory in the coming quarters.