Key Dates
- Cut-off date for eligibility to vote: Monday, August 03, 2026
- Remote e-voting commencement: Saturday, August 08, 2026 at 09:00 a.m. IST
- Remote e-voting conclusion: Sunday, September 06, 2026 at 05:00 p.m. IST
- Results declaration: On or before Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Voting Arrangements
The Company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to provide the remote e-voting facility. The notice is being sent only in electronic form to members whose email addresses are registered with KFin Technologies Limited, the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent.
Resolutions for Approval
Item No. 1: Ratification of SBI Funds Management Limited Employees' Stock Option Plan 2018
- Special resolution to ratify the ESOP 2018 plan originally approved by the Board on January 20, 2018 and shareholders on January 31, 2018
- Required under Regulation 12(1) of SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 post-IPO
- Maximum aggregate number of options yet to be offered/granted: 92,14,080 (including expired/lapsed options) as of June 30, 2026
- Exercise price determined by Nomination and Remuneration Committee, not less than face value of ₹1 per share
- Uses Black Scholes Model for valuation
- Equity shares issued will rank pari passu with existing shares
Item No. 2: Extension of ESOP 2018 Benefits to Subsidiary Company Employees
- Special resolution to extend ESOP benefits to employees of present and future subsidiaries
- All terms and conditions from Item No. 1 apply mutatis mutandis
Item No. 3: Appointment of Secretarial Auditor and Remuneration
- Ordinary resolution to appoint M/s. N L Bhatia & Associates as Secretarial Auditor for 5 financial years (FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31)
- Remuneration: ₹3 lakh plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses for FY 2026-27
- Firm holds Unique Identification No. P1996MH055800 and Peer Review no. 6392/2025
Item No. 4: Adoption of Amended Articles of Association
- Special resolution to adopt amended Articles incorporating special rights for certain shareholders
- Pursuant to waiver cum amendment agreement dated March 19, 2026 and licensing agreement dated March 29, 2012
- Requires approval under Regulation 31B of SEBI Listing Regulations
- Special rights include board nomination rights, appointment rights for key positions, and committee nomination rights
Item No. 5: Grant of Special Rights Pursuant to Governance Agreement
- Special resolution to grant special rights to SBI and Amundi India Holding (AIH) per governance agreement dated March 19, 2026
- Rights include: matters to be placed jointly by MD & CEO and Deputy CEO, consultation rights for key appointments, composition of management committees, and information rights
- Requires approval under Regulation 31B of SEBI Listing Regulations
- Rights contingent on shareholding thresholds (minimum 10% for AIH)
Scrutinizer Appointment
Mr. Bhaskar Upadhyay (FCS 8663/CP 9625, peer review no. 6392/2025), Partner of M/s. N.L. Bhatia & Associates, has been appointed as Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process.
Document Availability
The postal ballot notice is available on the Company's website (https://sbifunds.com), CDSL website (https://www.evotingindia.com), and stock exchange websites (BSE and NSE).
Financial Impact
Not quantified in the disclosure for most items. Secretarial auditor remuneration specified at ₹3 lakh for FY 2026-27.
Capital Structure Impact
ESOP grants may result in dilution upon exercise of options, but maximum aggregate number is specified (92,14,080 options).