Motilal Oswal Financial Services Announces Postal Ballot Results: All Six Directors Approved
Motilal Oswal Financial Services announced successful completion of its postal ballot process on December 31, 2025, with all six proposed director appointments receiving overwhelming shareholder approval ranging from 99.31% to 99.97%. The appointments include next-generation leaders Pratik Oswal and Vaibhav Agrawal as Non-Executive Directors, along with independent directors Joseph Conrad D'Souza and Ashok Kumar Kothari, marking a significant milestone in the company's generational transition strategy.

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Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process with all six proposed director appointments receiving overwhelming shareholder approval. The company announced the voting results on December 31, 2025, through regulatory filings to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, marking the completion of a comprehensive governance exercise that began with the original postal ballot notice dated November 28, 2025.
Postal Ballot Overview and Process
The e-voting process was conducted exclusively through electronic mode, commencing from December 1, 2025, at 09:00 a.m. (IST) and concluding on December 30, 2025, at 05:00 p.m. (IST). All six resolutions were passed with requisite majority, as confirmed by Scrutinizer Mr. Umashankar K. Hegde, Practising Company Secretary (Membership No. A22133).
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Shareholders on Record: | 2,41,544 (as on November 21, 2025) |
| Voting Period: | December 1-30, 2025 |
| Result Declaration: | December 31, 2025 |
| E-voting Agency: | National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. Umashankar K. Hegde (Membership No. A22133) |
Detailed Voting Results by Resolution
Next-Generation Director Appointments (Ordinary Resolutions)
Pratik Oswal Appointment and Remuneration:
| Resolution Details: | Total Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director Appointment: | 32,03,53,103 | 31,88,75,766 | 14,77,337 | 99.54% |
| Remuneration Approval: | 32,03,53,597 | 31,99,54,880 | 3,98,717 | 99.88% |
Vaibhav Agrawal Appointment and Remuneration:
| Resolution Details: | Total Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director Appointment: | 31,87,11,575 | 31,65,65,086 | 21,46,489 | 99.33% |
| Remuneration Approval: | 31,87,12,075 | 31,83,16,097 | 3,95,978 | 99.88% |
Independent Director Appointments (Special Resolutions)
Independent Directors Voting Results:
| Director Name: | Total Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Conrad D'Souza: | 52,15,49,891 | 51,79,44,486 | 36,05,405 | 99.31% |
| Ashok Kumar P Kothari: | 52,15,73,960 | 52,14,37,151 | 1,36,809 | 99.97% |
Key Appointments Confirmed
Non-Executive Directors
Pratik Oswal (DIN: 06704419) - Son of Managing Director & CEO Motilal Oswal, currently leads the Passive & Quant Funds Division at MOAMC with educational background from Emory University and London Business School.
Vaibhav Agrawal (DIN: 06663890) - Son of Non-Executive Chairman Raamdeo Agarawal, serves as Chief Investment Officer for Alternate Investments and PMS at MOAMC, overseeing AUM of approximately ₹10,000.00 crores.
Independent Directors
Joseph Conrad Agnelo D'Souza (DIN: 00010576) - Former HDFC Limited executive with 39 years of experience in strategy, treasury, corporate planning, and investor relations.
Ashok Kumar Parasmal Kothari (DIN: 11233451) - Retired Indian Revenue Service Officer and former Commissioner of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
Shareholder Participation Analysis
Category-wise Voting Participation:
| Shareholder Category: | Shares Held | Voting Participation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 40,64,92,752 | 49.90-99.40% |
| Public Institutions: | 8,17,91,854 | 83.43% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 11,24,97,005 | 43.80% |
| Total Outstanding Shares: | 60,07,81,611 | 53.02-86.82% |
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The company filed the voting results with both BSE Limited (Security Code: 532892) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: MOTILALOFS) pursuant to Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results and scrutinizer's report are also available on the company's website at www.motilaloswalgroup.com and NSDL's e-voting portal at www.evoting.nsdl.com .
Remuneration Structure Approved:
| Component: | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Annual Remuneration: | ₹1,20,00,000.00 |
| Maximum Potential: | ₹2,40,00,000.00 per annum |
| Duration: | 5 years (November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2030) |
| Structure: | Fixed remuneration only |
| Source: | MOAMC (wholly-owned subsidiary) |
Strategic Implications
The successful completion of the postal ballot represents a significant milestone in the company's generational transition strategy. The appointments bring together next-generation leadership with international education and specialized asset management expertise, alongside experienced independent directors to strengthen governance standards. The overwhelming shareholder support across all resolutions, with approval rates ranging from 99.31% to 99.97%, demonstrates strong confidence in the company's strategic direction and leadership succession planning.
Historical Stock Returns for Motilal Oswal Financial Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.90% | +0.83% | -0.35% | -7.80% | +4.27% | +440.90% |















































