Vardhman Textiles Shareholders Approve Addition of Power Generation Business Through Postal Ballot
Vardhman Textiles Limited completed a postal ballot on March 11, 2026, with shareholders approving amendments to the Memorandum of Association to include electricity generation as a new business objective. The approved amendment allows the company to establish and manage power generation facilities using diverse energy sources including solar, wind, hydel, thermal, and nuclear power, enabling operations for both captive consumption and external sales through independent operations or third-party collaborations.

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Vardhman Textiles Limited has announced the successful completion of a postal ballot process, with shareholders approving a significant expansion of the company's business scope to include electricity generation activities. The postal ballot was concluded on March 11, 2026, marking a strategic milestone for the textile manufacturer.
Postal Ballot Outcome and Regulatory Compliance
The company informed stock exchanges about the postal ballot results through a disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The communication was made in compliance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, following an earlier intimation dated January 21, 2026.
Amendment to Memorandum of Association
Shareholders approved the alteration of the object clause in the company's Memorandum of Association by adding a new sub-clause (xxxiv) after sub-clause (xxxiii) of clause III (B). This section covers objects incidental or ancillary to the attainment of the main business objectives.
| Amendment Details: | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Approval Date: | March 11, 2026 |
| New Sub-clause: | (xxxiv) under clause III (B) |
| Business Scope: | Electricity generation and distribution |
| Energy Sources: | Hydel, thermal, nuclear, solar, wind, and other non-conventional sources |
New Business Objectives
The approved amendment enables Vardhman Textiles to engage in comprehensive electricity generation activities. The new object clause permits the company to:
- Set up, purchase, or acquire electricity generation plants and facilities
- Generate, accumulate, distribute, and supply electricity from multiple sources
- Utilize various energy sources including hydel, thermal, nuclear, gaseous, solar, wind, and other non-conventional sources
- Operate independently or through collaborations with third parties
- Serve both captive consumption needs and external market sales
Strategic Implications
This expansion into power generation represents a diversification strategy for the textile manufacturer, potentially providing energy security for its core operations while creating new revenue streams through external electricity sales. The amendment provides flexibility for the company to explore various energy technologies and business models in the power sector.
The company secretary Sanjay Gupta signed the regulatory filing, confirming the successful completion of the postal ballot process and requesting stock exchanges to take the outcome on record.
Historical Stock Returns for Vardhman Textiles
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.87% | -0.27% | +11.86% | +23.26% | +40.76% | +129.36% |


































