Meeting Details

The 8th Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, August 06, 2026, commencing at 11:30 AM and concluding at 12:20 PM (duration: 50 minutes). The meeting was conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Video Means (OAVM) in compliance with circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI.

Attendance and Leadership

Mr. Kalpathi S. Suresh, Chairman of the Company, was unable to attend due to family commitments. The Directors present elected Mr. S. Lakshminarayanan, Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairman of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, to preside as Chairman of the AGM.

Other attendees included:

  • Directors present
  • Mr. S P Mohasin Khan, Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. S Balasundharam, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
  • Representatives of Statutory Auditors
  • Representatives of Secretarial Auditor
  • Mr. S. Sandeep of S. S. Sandeep & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary (appointed as Scrutinizer)

Mr. Kalpathi S. Aghoram and Mr. Kalpathi S. Ganesh were also unable to attend due to family commitments.

Documents and Reports

The Notice convening the AGM together with the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 (ended March 31, 2026) had been circulated electronically to all members. A revised Annual Report was circulated on July 30, 2026, to correct certain typographical errors, with no material changes to content or financial statements.

The Chairman confirmed that:

  • Statutory Auditors' Reports on standalone and consolidated financial statements
  • Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-26

contained no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers.

Voting Arrangements

The Company engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to provide remote e-voting facility available from 09:00 AM on Monday, August 3, 2026, to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. E-voting was also operational during the AGM for members who had not already voted remotely.

Agenda Items and Resolutions

The following items were considered at the AGM:

Ordinary Business

1. Adoption of Financial Statements: To receive, consider and adopt (a) the Audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY 2025-26 with Reports of Board of Directors and Auditors, and (b) the Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 2025-26 with Report of Auditors. (Ordinary Resolution)

2. Director Appointment: To appoint Ms. Kalpathi A Archana (DIN: 05331133) who retires by rotation as a director. (Ordinary Resolution)

3. Auditor Appointment: To appoint M/s. Suresh Surana & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 121750W / W100010) as Statutory Auditors of the Company. (Ordinary Resolution)

Special Business

4. Management Reappointment: To approve the re-appointment of Mr. Kalpathi S Suresh (DIN: 00526480) as the Chairman & Managing Director of the Company. (Special Resolution)

Meeting Proceedings

The Chairman addressed members, highlighting the Company's performance and key milestones achieved during FY 2025-26. Speaker shareholders were invited to share views/queries, which were addressed by the Chairman and CFO.

Voting Results Process

The Scrutinizer was to consolidate votes cast through remote e-voting and during the AGM. The e-voting facility remained open for 15 minutes after meeting conclusion. Consolidated results will be:

  • Intimated to Stock Exchanges (BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited) within two working days from AGM conclusion
  • Posted on websites of the Company, BSE, NSE, and CDSL

Additional Information

The meeting was hosted at the Company's registered office: G.R. Complex, First Floor, No. 807-808, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035. The summary is also available on the Company's website: https://www.verandalearning.com/web/index.php/general-meeting