Key Quantitative Figures & Dates
- Cut-off Date for Shareholder Eligibility: Friday, July 03, 2026
- Remote E-Voting Period Commencement: Tuesday, July 07, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST
- Remote E-Voting Period Conclusion: Wednesday, August 05, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST
- Result Declaration Deadline: On or before Friday, August 07, 2026
- ROC Name Approval Date: Letter dated June 24, 2026
- Practicing CA Certificate Date: July 27, 2026
Parties Involved
- Stock Exchanges: BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)
- Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA): MUFG Intime India Private Limited
- E-Voting Service Provider: National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
- Scrutinizer: Mr. Vinayak N Deodhar of V. N. Deodhar & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries
- Practicing Chartered Accountant: B. D. Jokhakar & Co. (Firm Registration No: 104345W)
Business to be Transacted
The postal ballot contains three items of special business, all requiring a special resolution:
1. ITEM NO. 1: Approval for change in the name of the Company from "PRITISH NANDY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" to "PNC MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED".
2. ITEM NO. 2: Consequent alteration of Clause I (Name Clause) of the Memorandum of Association.
3. ITEM NO. 3: Consequent alteration of the Articles of Association to reflect the new name.
Purpose & Rationale
The Board of Directors approved the name change to better reflect the company's evolved business model and strategic focus towards a broader media and entertainment ecosystem, encompassing content creation, film production, digital entertainment, and web-based content. The acronym "PNC" is retained to preserve existing brand recognition and goodwill.
Regulatory References & Compliance
- The disclosure is made under SEBI LODR Regulation 30.
- The postal ballot process is governed by Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 and corresponding rules.
- The name change is pursuant to Sections 4 and 13 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The company has complied with SEBI LODR Regulation 45(1), as certified by B. D. Jokhakar & Co., Chartered Accountants. The certificate confirms:
- No name change in the preceding one year (from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026).
- The criteria related to revenue from a new activity or investment in a new project are not applicable as the name change is not driven by a new activity.
- The proposed new name has been reserved by the Registrar of Companies, as per its letter dated June 24, 2026.
Process & Communication
- The notice is being sent via email only to shareholders whose email IDs are registered with the RTA/depositories as of the cut-off date.
- The notice is also available on the company's website (
www.pritishnandycom.com), the websites of BSE and NSE, and the NSDL e-voting website (www.evoting.nsdl.com). - Voting rights will be based on the paid-up value of shares held as of July 03, 2026.
- The scrutinizer will submit a report to the company upon completion of the e-voting process.
- The results will be communicated to BSE, NSE, NSDL, and MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., and displayed on the company's website.
Financial Impact
Financial impact not quantified in the disclosure. The document states the change will not affect the company's legal status, continuity of operations, rights, obligations, or existing contracts.
Capital Structure Impact
No impact on the capital structure is mentioned in the disclosure.
Governance & Interests
None of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or their relatives are concerned or interested in the resolutions, except to the extent of their shareholding, if any.