Vivid Mercantile Limited Announces Postal Ballot for Authorised Share Capital Increase
Vivid Mercantile Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to increase authorised share capital from Rs. 10,03,00,000 to Rs. 15,25,00,000 by creating additional 5,22,00,000 equity shares. The e-voting period runs from February 26 to March 27, 2026, with cut-off date February 20, 2026. The proposal aims to accommodate future requirements including potential rights issues.

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Vivid Mercantile Limited has announced a postal ballot seeking shareholder approval for a significant increase in its authorised share capital. The company issued the notice on February 16, 2026, proposing to enhance its capital structure to support future business requirements.
Proposed Capital Structure Changes
The postal ballot seeks approval for increasing the company's authorised share capital through the following restructuring:
| Parameter | Current Structure | Proposed Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Authorised Capital | Rs. 10,03,00,000 | Rs. 15,25,00,000 |
| Number of Shares | 10,03,00,000 equity shares | 15,25,00,000 equity shares |
| Face Value | Rs. 1 per share | Rs. 1 per share |
| Additional Shares | - | 5,22,00,000 equity shares |
The proposal involves creating additional 5,22,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each, representing a substantial expansion of the company's authorised capital base. This increase will require consequential alteration to Clause V of the Memorandum of Association.
Postal Ballot Timeline and Process
The company has established a comprehensive timeline for the postal ballot process:
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Notice Dispatch Completion | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| E-voting Commencement | Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. (IST) |
| E-voting Conclusion | Friday, March 27, 2026 up to 5:00 P.M. (IST) |
| Scrutiniser's Report Submission | On or before March 31, 2026 |
| Results Announcement | On or before March 31, 2026 |
Shareholders whose names appear in the register of members as on the cut-off date of February 20, 2026, will be eligible to participate in the voting process. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide e-voting facilities for the postal ballot.
Governance and Compliance Framework
Vivid Mercantile has appointed M/s. Neelam Somani & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, Ahmedabad (COP No. 12454), as the scrutiniser for conducting the postal ballot. The scrutiniser will ensure the voting process is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, with their decision on vote validity being final.
The postal ballot is being conducted in accordance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The process also complies with SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Strategic Rationale and Board Recommendation
According to the explanatory statement, the Board of Directors approved and recommended the capital increase at their meeting held on February 16, 2026. The company stated that the increase is intended to accommodate rights issues and future requirements, indicating potential expansion plans or capital-raising activities.
The Board considers the alteration to the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association to be in the interest of the company. The resolution is being proposed as an Ordinary Resolution, and the Board has confirmed that no directors, key managerial personnel, or their relatives have any financial interest in the resolution beyond their shareholding in the company.
The postal ballot notice and related documents are available on the company's website at www.vividmercantile.com and will be communicated to stock exchanges upon completion of the voting process.
Historical Stock Returns for Vivid Mercantile
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.60% | +0.14% | +12.85% | +4.96% | -7.10% | +328.57% |


































