Poonawalla Fincorp Shareholders Approve Fundraising and Executive Appointment Through Postal Ballot
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process on February 19, 2026, with shareholders approving two special resolutions with overwhelming support. The fundraising resolution received 99.91% approval while the appointment of Mr. Vikas Pandey as Whole-time Director secured 99.83% votes in favor. The e-voting process saw 87.97% participation from eligible shareholders, demonstrating strong confidence in the company's strategic direction.

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Poonawalla Fincorp Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders overwhelmingly approving two critical special resolutions on February 19, 2026. The company disclosed the voting results to stock exchanges, marking a significant milestone in its corporate governance and strategic planning initiatives.
Postal Ballot Process Overview
The postal ballot was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, facilitated by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Mr. Girish Bhatia, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. FCS 3295, CP No.13792), served as the appointed Scrutinizer for the process. The e-voting facility remained open for thirty days, commencing on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 09:00 A.M. IST and concluding on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 05:00 P.M. IST.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | January 16, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders: | 193,974 |
| Voting Period: | January 21 - February 19, 2026 |
| Service Provider: | NSDL |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. Girish Bhatia |
Resolution 1: Fundraising Approval
The first special resolution pertained to raising funds through the issue of equity shares of ₹2/- each and other eligible securities convertible into equity shares through qualified institutions placement and other permissible modes. This resolution received exceptional shareholder support.
| Voting Category: | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | Total Votes | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 519,644,637 | 0 | 519,644,637 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 168,054,660 | 640,733 | 168,695,393 | 99.62% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 26,537,431 | 1,844 | 26,539,275 | 99.99% |
| Total: | 714,236,728 | 642,577 | 714,879,305 | 99.91% |
Resolution 2: Executive Appointment
The second special resolution involved the appointment of Mr. Vikas Pandey (DIN: 11463386) as a Whole-time Director (Executive Director) of the company. This resolution also garnered substantial shareholder approval across all categories.
| Voting Category: | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | Total Votes | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 519,644,637 | 0 | 519,644,637 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 167,464,151 | 1,231,242 | 168,695,393 | 99.27% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 26,530,078 | 9,107 | 26,539,185 | 99.97% |
| Total: | 713,638,866 | 1,240,349 | 714,879,215 | 99.83% |
Shareholder Participation Analysis
The postal ballot witnessed significant participation from institutional and retail investors. Out of 812,629,109 total shares, 714,879,305 votes were polled, representing 87.97% participation. The promoter and promoter group demonstrated complete support with 100% participation and approval for both resolutions. Public institutions showed strong engagement with 90.48% participation, while public non-institutions recorded 24.91% participation.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The company ensured full compliance with regulatory requirements under Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations. Public advertisements were published in "The Financial Express" (English) and "Loksatta" (Marathi) on January 21, 2026, as mandated by law. The postal ballot results have been hosted on the company's website at www.poonawallafincorp.com for transparency and stakeholder access.
Both resolutions were declared passed with requisite majority on February 19, 2026, enabling the company to proceed with its strategic fundraising plans and executive leadership strengthening initiatives.
Historical Stock Returns for Poonawalla Fincorp
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.18% | -2.96% | +2.34% | +1.47% | +63.39% | +297.99% |

































