Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Board Approves Share Split and Leadership Changes
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network's board meeting on January 6, 2026, resulted in approval of major corporate restructuring including a 1:10 share split reducing face value from ₹10 to ₹1, acceptance of promoter loans up to ₹100 crores with equity conversion option, enhancement of borrowing powers to ₹500 crores, and appointment of AI expert Srivatsava Sunkara as new Chairperson replacing Kiran Kumar Inampudi who will continue as Executive Director.

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Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network has announced comprehensive corporate decisions following its board meeting held on January 6, 2026. The company's board approved multiple resolutions covering share restructuring, financial arrangements, executive appointments, and postal ballot procedures.
Share Subdivision and Capital Structure Changes
The board has approved a share subdivision that will split existing shares from a face value of ₹10.00 to ₹1.00 per share. This 1:10 share split will increase the number of shares outstanding while reducing the individual share price proportionally.
| Share Capital Details: | Pre-Split | Post-Split |
|---|---|---|
| Face Value: | ₹10.00 | ₹1.00 |
| Authorized Shares: | 11,10,00,000 | 111,00,00,000 |
| Paid-up Shares: | 2,53,73,056 | 25,37,30,560 |
| Total Value: | ₹111.00 crores | ₹111.00 crores |
The company stated that the split will make shares more affordable and attractive to retail investors while enhancing market liquidity. The record date for the share subdivision will be decided after obtaining shareholders' approval through postal ballot.
Financial Arrangements and Borrowing Framework
The board has sanctioned significant changes to the company's financial structure:
| Financial Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Promoter Loans: | Up to ₹100.00 crores |
| Conversion Option: | Available for promoter loans |
| Borrowing Limit: | Raised to ₹500.00 crores |
The promoter loans of up to ₹100.00 crores include an option for conversion into equity shares, providing flexibility in capital structure management. The borrowing limit increase to ₹500.00 crores expands the company's capacity for debt financing and growth initiatives.
Leadership Transition and Appointments
Significant leadership changes have been implemented with board approval. Srivatsava Sunkara has been appointed as the new Chairperson, effective January 6, 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Sunkara brings expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models development, with proven experience in organizational transformation.
| Leadership Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| New Chairperson: | Srivatsava Sunkara |
| DIN Number: | 01725431 |
| Effective Date: | January 6, 2026 |
| Experience: | AI and LLM development |
| Current Shareholding: | Nil |
This appointment follows the resignation of Kiran Kumar Inampudi from the chairperson position on the same date. Inampudi confirmed he will continue serving as an Executive Director and stated there are no material reasons for his resignation beyond those mentioned in his resignation letter.
Postal Ballot Process and Timeline
The board has approved a postal ballot notice for shareholder approval on all major decisions. Krina Gokulkumar Shah has been appointed as Scrutinizer for the e-voting process.
| Postal Ballot Timeline: | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Dispatch: | January 12, 2026 |
| E-voting Start: | January 14, 2026 |
| E-voting End: | February 12, 2026 |
| Result Declaration: | February 13, 2026 |
The postal ballot will seek shareholder approval for the share subdivision, promoter loan acceptance, borrowing power enhancement, and chairperson appointment. The company expects to complete the share split process within two months of shareholder approval.



























