Matrimony.com Dispatches Postal Ballot for ₹58.5 Cr Buyback & Board Changes
Matrimony.com has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for a ₹58.50 crore share buyback program at ₹655 per share and reappointment of Managing Director Murugavel Janakiraman for 2026-29 term. The e-voting process spans from December 20, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

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Matrimony.com has dispatched its postal ballot notice for shareholder approval on multiple corporate actions, including a share buyback program worth ₹58.50 crores and key board appointments. The e-voting process commences on December 20, 2025, and concludes on January 18, 2026.
Share Buyback Program Details
The company seeks shareholder approval for buying back 8,93,129 equity shares at ₹655.00 per share, representing 4.14% of total paid-up equity share capital. The buyback will be conducted through a tender offer mechanism on a proportionate basis.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyback Amount: | ₹58.50 crores |
| Buyback Price: | ₹655.00 per share |
| Number of Shares: | 8,93,129 equity shares |
| Percentage of Capital: | 4.14% |
| Method: | Tender Offer |
The buyback price represents a premium of 26.31% and 26.34% over the closing price on BSE and NSE respectively as of December 15, 2025. The program includes a reservation of 15% shares for small shareholders, defined as those holding shares worth up to ₹2.00 lakhs.
Board Appointments and Reappointments
The postal ballot covers several key board-related resolutions requiring shareholder approval:
| Resolution: | Details |
|---|---|
| Managing Director Reappointment: | Murugavel Janakiraman for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029 |
| Salary Range: | ₹2.75 crores to ₹3.50 crores per annum |
| Variable Pay: | Up to 100% of fixed salary |
| Independent Director: | S. Meenakshi Sundaram for March 11, 2026 to March 10, 2031 |
E-Voting Timeline and Process
Shareholders can participate in the voting process through electronic means only, with physical postal ballot forms not being dispatched.
| Timeline: | Date |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Dispatch: | December 19, 2025 |
| E-voting Commencement: | December 20, 2025 (9:00 AM IST) |
| E-voting End: | January 18, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
| Cut-off Date: | December 12, 2025 |
The company has appointed G. Karthikeyan as the scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot process, with KFin Technologies Limited providing the e-voting platform. Results will be declared within two working days of voting conclusion.
Financial Rationale
The buyback represents 24.68% and 24.81% of the aggregate paid-up equity share capital and free reserves based on standalone and consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2025, respectively. The company aims to return surplus cash to shareholders while improving return on equity through capital optimization.
Historical Stock Returns for Matrimony.com
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.31% | +3.39% | +15.02% | +4.11% | -16.76% | -37.15% |

































