Max India Ltd Convenes Postal Ballot on Appointment of Independent Director and Reallocation of Rights Issue Proceeds
Max India Ltd has initiated a remote e-voting process, inviting shareholders to consider two key special business items: the appointment of Ms. Mrinalini Mirchandani as an Independent Director and the proposed reallocation of unutilized funds from its previous Rights Issue. The remote e-voting period is scheduled to commence on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and conclude on Sunday, July 12, 2026.The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate the remote e-voting for its members. The notice details that all material documents related to the proposed resolutions are available for inspection at the company’s offices during specified hours.
Appointment of Independent Director
At Item No. 1, shareholders are called upon to approve the appointment of Ms. Mrinalini Mirchandani (DIN: 11619010) as an Independent and Non-Executive Director of Max India Ltd.The Board of Directors proposed the appointment following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Ms. Mirchandani was appointed by the Board as an Additional Director, effective April 15, 2026, and the resolution proposes her to hold the office for a term of five consecutive years, extending until April 14, 2031, making her not liable to retire by rotation.
Ms. Mirchandani's profile includes holding an MBA from IIM Calcutta and previously serving as Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, where she led the Private Equity Practice in India. The Board confirmed that she meets all criteria for independence as prescribed under applicable regulations, including being free of any disqualification based on SEBI or MCA orders.
Rights Issue Proceeds Reallocation
The second item requires shareholder approval for the revision and reallocation of the unutilized portion of proceeds raised from a previous Rights Issue of fully paid-up equity shares, which aggregated to ₹124.23 crore. This proposal follows the terms outlined in the initial Letter of Offer dated April 25, 2025.The Board of Directors, having reviewed the proposed changes and recommended them, seeks approval for the revised allocation, intended for more efficient deployment of remaining funds aligned with current business needs. The total funds allocated for Antara Assisted Care Services Limited (AACSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, are set at Rs. 100 crores and will remain unchanged.
The reallocation details are as follows:
| Item Head | Amount as proposed in the Offer Document (cr.) | Utilised During FY 2025-26 (cr.) | Limit available for FY 2026-27 (cr.) | Proposed change (cr.) | Revised Limit available for FY 2026-27 (cr.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Products vertical | 43.00 | 33.16 | 9.84 | 7.30 | 17.14 |
| Services vertical | 12.00 | 5.79 | 6.21 | (3.80) | 2.41 |
| Brand marketing | 10.00 | 3.05 | 6.95 | (3.50) | 3.45 |
| Working capital | 35.00 | 26.83 | 8.17 | - | 8.17 |
| General Purpose | 21.00 | 9.70 | 11.3 | - | 11.3 |
| Issue related expense | 3.23 | 2.38 | 0.85 | - | 0.85 |
| Total | 124.23 | 80.91 | 43.32 | 43.32 |
Timeline and Scrutiny
The appointment of the Independent Director and the reallocation proposal are subject to shareholder assent through the remote e-voting mechanism. Mr. Kapil Dev Taneja, Partner, failing him Mr. Neeraj Arora, Partner of M/s Sanjay Grover & Associates, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to ensure a fair and transparent process for the Postal Ballot.The result of the voting on both resolutions is scheduled to be declared by the Chairman of the Company or an authorized person on or before Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
MAXIND Stock Price Movement
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