AGM Details

The Thirty-Ninth Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, 11th September 2026 at 11:00 AM through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means.

Register of Members Closure: Monday, 7th September 2026 to Friday, 11th September 2026 (both days inclusive)

Cut-off date for e-voting: 4th September 2026

Remote e-voting period: Tuesday, 8th September 2026 (9:00 AM) to Thursday, 10th September 2026 (5:00 PM)

The company has appointed Bigshare i-Vote E-Voting System for e-voting facilities and Mr. Vijay S. Tiwari, Practicing Company Secretary as Scrutinizer.

Ordinary Business

1. To consider and adopt Audited Financial Statements for year ended 31st March 2026 including:

  • Statement of Profit and Loss
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Statement of Changes in Equity
  • Balance Sheet
  • Reports of Directors and Auditors

2. To declare Dividend @ 1% on Preference Shares for Financial Year 2025-2026 amounting to ₹0.70 lakhs as per terms of issue

Special Business

Item 3: Appointment of Mrs. Megha Jatendra Vazkar as Whole Time Director

Special Resolution proposed to appoint Mrs. Megha Jatendra Vazkar (DIN: 00179162) as Whole Time Director for 3 years with effect from 1st July 2026.

Remuneration Terms:

  • Basic Pay: ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,75,000 per month with annual increments of ₹15,000
  • Variable Pay: Up to ₹10 lakhs at discretion based on performance
  • Commission: On annual net profit as per Section 197 of Companies Act, 2013
  • Additional perquisites: Conveyance, telephone facility, expense reimbursement
  • Total remuneration subject to limits under Schedule V of Companies Act, 2013

Background: Management Graduate with 33+ years experience in Corporate Finance and Institutional Broking. Currently Non-Executive Woman Director. Previously Whole Time Director in Maximus Securities Limited. Holds directorships in Garron Trading Company Private Limited, Hybrid Services and Trading Private Limited, and Hybrid Systems Limited.

Last remuneration received: ₹22.35 lakhs in erstwhile Maximus Securities Limited

Her appointment is necessitated as per requirement of Exchanges in the Merged Entity.

Financial Performance (FY 2025-2026)

| Particulars | FY 2025-2026 (₹ in lakhs) | FY 2024-2025 (₹ in lakhs) |

| Gross Income | 680.54 | 718.93 |

| Gross Profit before Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax | 282.88 | 415.59 |

| Depreciation | 13.07 | 10.58 |

| Exceptional Items | - | 19.14 |

| Provision for Tax | (0.20) | 2.18 |

| Net Profit After Tax | 270.01 | 383.69 |

| Other Comprehensive Income | 256.37 | 119.48 |

| Balance carried forward | 2,944.33 | 2,447.51 |

Operational Highlights:

  • Brokerage income: ₹349.30 lakhs (Previous year: ₹388.21 lakhs)
  • Depository segment income: ₹12.70 lakhs (Previous year: ₹17.07 lakhs)
  • Pre-tax profit: ₹269.81 lakhs (Previous year: ₹385.87 lakhs)

Dividend: Recommended 1% dividend on Preference Shares (₹0.70 lakhs). No dividend on Equity Shares.

Capital Structure

Share Capital: ₹147.181 lakhs (2,94,36,275 equity shares of ₹5 each)

Preference Share Redemption: Board approved redemption of balance preference shares of ₹70 lakhs which have become due and payable.

Board and Management

Board of Directors:

  • Shri. Sameer S. Pimpale (Chairman)
  • Shri. Nilay Sharma (Director)
  • Dr. Nitin Tike (Director)
  • Smt. Megha J. Vazkar (Director)
  • Shri. N.R. Divate (Whole Time Director)
  • Shri. K. Chandramouli (Whole Time Director and Company Secretary)

Chief Financial Officer: Shri. Vinay Ramakant Kulkarni

Auditors: S. Ramanand Aiyar & Co, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai

Board Meetings: Four meetings held during FY 2025-2026 on 21st May 2025, 25th July 2025, 29th October 2025, and 10th February 2026

Committee Composition

Audit Committee (Reconstituted 30th July 2024):

  • Dr. Nitin K. Tike (Chairman)
  • Mr. Nilay S. Sharma (Member)
  • Mr. Sameer S. Pimpale (Member)
  • Mr. N.R. Divate (Member)

Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Reconstituted 21st May 2026):

  • Mr. Nilay S. Sharma (Chairman)
  • Mr. Sameer S. Pimpale (Member)
  • Dr. Nitin Tike (Member)

Stakeholders Relationship Committee:

  • Mr. Sameer S. Pimpale (Chairman)
  • Mr. K. Chandramouli (Member)
  • Mr. N.R. Divate (Member)
  • Mr. Nilay S. Sharma (Member)
  • Dr. Nitin K. Tike (Member)

Risk Management Committee:

  • Mr. K. Chandramouli (Chairman)
  • Mr. N.R. Divate (Member)
  • Mr. Sameer S. Pimpale (Member)
  • Dr. Nitin K. Tike (Member)

Director Remuneration

  • Mr. K. Chandramouli: ₹35,52,091
  • Mr. N.R. Divate: ₹32,46,000
  • Mr. Vinay Kulkarni (CFO): ₹7,29,672 (on deputation from Hybrid Systems Limited)

No sitting fees paid to directors for board/committee meetings.

Litigations and Contingencies

Contingent Liabilities:

  • Interest Tax: ₹21.07 lakhs
  • Labour Court, Civil Court and Consumer Forums: ₹22.37 lakhs
  • Foreign Exchange Management Act: ₹560.00 lakhs
  • Employees' Provident Fund: ₹21.06 lakhs

The company has provided 50% of principal liability for most cases as contingency provision.

SAT application regarding interest on outstanding fees by BSE/NSE/CDSL did not meet with success.

Scheme of Arrangement

NCLT approved merger with subsidiary Maximus Securities Limited vide order dated 16th October 2025. Company is in process of transferring membership with exchanges and completing regulatory requirements. The merger is effective from 1st April 2024.

Internal Controls and Compliance

The company has adequate internal control systems commensurate with size and nature of business. Internal audit conducted by external firm of Chartered Accountants. Whistle Blower Policy implemented. No complaints of sexual harassment during the year.

Company has complied with Secretarial Standards 1 and 2. Secretarial Audit Report by Vijay S. Tiwari & Associates confirms compliance with applicable statutes.

Investments and Assets

Non-Current Investments: ₹2,71,390 lakhs (Previous year: ₹2,41,707 lakhs)

Property, Plant and Equipment: ₹267.90 lakhs (Net book value)

Investment Property: ₹132.09 lakhs (Net book value)

Cash and Cash Equivalents: ₹380.25 lakhs

Bank Balances (other than cash): ₹1,741.35 lakhs

Provision for market fluctuation in investments: ₹270.54 lakhs (up from ₹240.98 lakhs previous year)

Employee Strength

The company has 9 employees including Two Whole Time Directors and CFO. Industrial relations were cordial.

Outlook and Risk Factors

Business outlook remains guarded and uncertain due to:

  • Geopolitical scenario changes including Iran war
  • Closure of Hormuz Strait affecting oil markets
  • FII selling pressure on stock markets
  • Volatility in global and domestic markets

Company faces challenges of contingent risks and tougher regulatory conditions.

Other Disclosures

  • Udyam Registration obtained from MSME Ministry on 25th May 2022
  • 84.33% of equity shares held in dematerialized form
  • No fraud reported during the year
  • No CSR obligation as per Section 135 of Companies Act 2013
  • No crypto currency or virtual currency transactions
  • Related party transactions disclosed as per Ind AS 24