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Amarnath Securities Limited shareholders have rejected key proposals concerning loan conversion and director designations via a recent postal ballot, though they approved the reappointment of statutory auditors. The voting process concluded on April 25, 2026.
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly against converting outstanding loans into equity, with 79.46% of votes cast in opposition. This proposal, which aimed to strengthen the company's balance sheet by converting a ₹4.74 crore loan, will not proceed as planned. Similarly, changes to director designations for Mr. Rajendrabhai Patel and Mr. Kaustubh Pramod Joshi were also rejected by the same margin, indicating shareholder caution on proposed internal governance adjustments.
In contrast, the appointment of M/S. H K SHAH & CO. as the company's statutory auditors for a five-year term, covering fiscal years 2025-26 through 2029-30, received shareholder approval. Approximately 65.43% of votes supported this resolution, ensuring continuity in financial oversight and compliance.
The rejection of the loan-to-equity conversion means Amarnath Securities will need to explore alternative strategies for debt management or capital restructuring. The dissent on director designations signals shareholder scrutiny regarding proposed changes to internal management structures.
The postal ballot was initiated by the non-banking financial company (NBFC) on March 25, 2026. Amarnath Securities, incorporated in 1994, had stated the resolutions aimed to formalize internal management structures alongside strengthening its financial position. The company had previously noted its exemption from certain corporate governance reporting requirements for Q3 FY26 due to its size.
With the auditors confirmed, M/S. H K SHAH & CO. will continue their work for the next five fiscal years. The company's capital structure will remain unchanged by the rejected loan-to-equity conversion, and the designations of Mr. Patel and Mr. Joshi will not be altered as a result of the vote. Investors will be monitoring Amarnath Securities' future plans for its capital structure and how management addresses the rejected director designation changes.