Max Healthcare Institute Limited 25th Annual General Meeting Summary
Attendance Details
Directors Present:
- Mr. Abhay Soi (Chairman and Managing Director)
- Ms. Amrita Gangotra (Independent Director)
- Mr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar (Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Mahendra G. Lodha (Independent Director)
- Mr. Michael Thomas Neeb (Independent Director)
- Mr. Narayan K. Seshadri (Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Pranav Amin (Lead Independent Director)
- Dr. Pranav C. Mehta (Independent Director)
Senior Management Present: Multiple group directors and officers including Group CFO, Group Medical Director, and other executives.
Auditors and Representatives:
- Mr. Sanjay Vij (Statutory Auditor - M/s S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP)
- Mr. Rajeev Srivastava (Cost Auditor - M/s Chandra Wadhwa & Co.)
- Mr. Devesh Kumar Vasisht (Secretarial Auditor & Scrutinizer - M/s DPV & Associates LLP)
Total Members Present: 160 members (including representatives) were present through video conference.
Key Resolutions and Voting Results
All resolutions were passed with requisite majority as per the Scrutinizer's Report dated July 30, 2026:
Ordinary Business:
1. Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY25-26: Approved with 99.9997% votes in favor (88,44,06,893 votes for, 2,313 against)
2. Adoption of Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for FY25-26: Approved with 99.9997% votes in favor (88,45,09,625 votes for, 2,313 against)
3. Declaration of Final Dividend: Final dividend of ₹2 per equity share (20% of face value of ₹10 each) declared for financial year ended March 31, 2026. Payable to members registered as on Friday, July 3, 2026. Approved with 99.9997% votes in favor (88,47,20,838 votes for, 2,619 against)
4. Re-appointment of Mr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar as Director liable to retire by rotation: Special resolution approved with 97.7254% votes in favor (86,45,99,491 votes for, 2,01,23,964 against)
Special Business:
5. Approval of remuneration payable to Non-Executive Directors: ₹40,00,000 per annum per Director for 3 years from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2029. Approved with 99.9076% votes in favor (88,39,06,397 votes for, 8,17,059 against)
6. Re-appointment of Mr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar as Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director: For 3 years from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2029. Special resolution approved with 97.3803% votes in favor (86,15,45,999 votes for, 2,31,77,456 against)
7. Shifting of registered office from Maharashtra to Haryana: Special resolution approved with 99.9991% votes in favor (88,47,15,721 votes for, 7,735 against)
8. Ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditors: ₹10,42,000 plus applicable taxes to M/s Chandra Wadhwa & Co. for FY26-27. Approved with 99.9997% votes in favor (88,47,21,104 votes for, 2,339 against)
Chairman's Address Highlights
Mr. Abhay Soi highlighted:
- Strong operational and financial performance in FY25-26
- Company's inclusion in NIFTY 50 Index
- Commissioning of new towers at Max Hospital Mohali, Nanavati Max Hospital Mumbai, and Max Smart Hospital Saket, Delhi
- Acquisition of 58.28% stake in Kalinga Hospital Limited (now Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bhubaneswar)
- Expansion pipeline aiming to nearly double bed capacity over next five years
- Investments in advanced medical technologies and digital initiatives including robotic-assisted surgeries and AI-enabled solutions
- Focus on clinical quality through international accreditations
Shareholder Queries and Management Responses
Shareholders raised questions regarding:
- Long-term strategy and growth outlook
- Expansion plans including bed additions and land parcels
- Strategic rationale for Kalinga Hospital acquisition
- Operating metrics, expansion funding, and international patient business
- Talent management, employee attrition, and digital transformation
- Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report disclosures
- Potential bonus shares or stock split
Management addressed these queries to shareholders' satisfaction during the meeting.
Voting Process
Remote e-voting was open from 9:00 AM on July 27, 2026 to 5:00 PM on July 29, 2026. E-voting during the AGM was also conducted with results announced on July 30, 2026.