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Sambhaav Media Ltd. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025
Feb 12, 2025
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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SML/CS/2025/12 Date: February 12, 2025
To, The Department of Corporate Services BSE Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai- 400 001
To, The Listing Department National Stock Exchange of India Limited Exchange Plaza, Plot no. C/1, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051
Scrip Code: 511630
Scrip Symbol: SAMBHAAV
Dear Sir,
Sub: Notice of Postal Ballot under Section 110 of Companies Act, 2013
Pursuant to Regulation 30 and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we enclose herewith copy of Notice of Postal Ballot dated 10[th] February, 2025 along with Explanatory Statement.
You are requested to take the same on your record.
Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For, Sambhaav Media Limited
Digitally signed by MALI MANISHA GANESHBHAI DN: c=IN, postalCode=380051, st=GUJARAT, street=A34 SAIBABANAGAR SOCIETY NR R R DWIWEDI HIGH SCHOOLAHMADABADVEJALPUR 380051, l=AHMADABAD, o=Personal, title=8915, serialNumber=dd9a1f427253417017c42d0b6554e1b3f269003cc680de70980352aeb55bac17, pseudonym=c0bb8734b34bd077dc743752622d2498, 2.5.4.20=1bf20c687464fa8dded535b913b3ae8dc2cc059517779925dd34aa09c970ecd0, [email protected], cn=MALI MANISHA GANESHBHAI Date: 2025.02.12 16:59:53 +05'30'
MALI MANISHA GANESHBHAI
Manisha Mali Company Secretary
Encl: a/a
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Sambhaav Media Limited
CIN: L67120GJ1990PLC014094
Registered Office: “Sambhaav House”, Opp. Judges’ Bungalows, Premchandnagar Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad 380 015 Phone: +91 79 2687 3914 / 15 / 16 / 17 Email: [email protected]| Website: www.sambhaav.com
NOTICE OF POSTAL BALLOT
[Pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, (the “Act”) read with Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014)]
Dear Members,
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of Section 110 and all other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act, read together with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force) (“Rules”), Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the “SEBI Listing Regulations”), General Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020, Circular No. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020 and Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020 and Circular No. 02/2021 dated January 13, 2021 and Circular No. 21/2021 dated December 14, 2021 and 02/2022 dated May 5, 2022, 10/2022 dated December 28, 2022, 09/2023 dated September 25, 2023 and latest being 09/2024 dated September 19, 2024 Affairs issued the Ministry of Corporate (“MCA Circulars”) and Circular No. SEBI/HO/ CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2021/11 dated January 15, 2021 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2022/0063 dated May 13, 2022, SEBI/HO/CRD/PoD-2/P/ CIR/2023/4 dated January 5, 2023, Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/167 dated October 7, 2023 and SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2024/133 dated 03 October, 2024 issued by the Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI Circular”), Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“SS-2”) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and any other applicable law, rules and regulations (including any statutory modification(s) or reenactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force), the resolution set out below is proposed to be passed as Ordinary Resolution by the Members of Sambhaav Media Limited (the “Company”) by means of Postal Ballot, only by way of remote e-voting (“e-voting”) process.
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The proposed resolutions and the Explanatory Statement pursuant to Section 102(1) of the Act, read with Rules framed thereunder; setting out the material facts concerning the resolution mentioned in this Postal Ballot Notice (“Notice”), are annexed hereto.
In compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 108 and 110 of the Act read with the Rules framed thereunder and the MCA Circulars, the manner of voting on the proposed resolution is restricted only to e- voting i.e. by casting votes electronically instead of submitting postal ballot forms. The instructions for e-voting are appended to this Notice. The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Mr. Umesh Ved of Umesh Ved & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot process in a fair and transparent manner.
Members are requested to carefully read the instructions mentioned under the head 'Information and Instructions for e-voting' in this Notice and record their assent (“FOR”) or dissent (“AGAINST”) on the proposed resolution through the e-voting process not later than 5:00 p.m. (IST) on Wednesday, 19[th] March, 2025 , failing which it will be considered that no reply has been received from the Member. Please be noted that e-voting shall be commenced from Tuesday, 18[th] February, 2025.
The Company has engaged the services of National Securities Depository Limited (hereinafter referred to as “NSDL” or “Service Provider”) for facilitating e-voting to enable the Members to cast their votes electronically instead of dispatching postal ballot forms. In accordance with the MCA Circulars, the Company has made necessary arrangements with M/s. MCS Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (“RTA”) to enable the Members to register their e-mail address. Those Members who have not yet registered their e-mail address are requested to register the same by following the procedure set out in this Notice. The postal ballot results will be submitted within two working days from conclusion of the e-voting period to the stock exchanges in accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Scrutinizer will submit the results of the e-voting to the Chairman of the Company or any other authorized officer(s) of the Company after completion of the scrutiny of the e- voting. The results of the Postal Ballot along with the Scrutinizer's Report will also be displayed on the website of the Company at www.sambhaav.com under investor segment and will also be available on the website of NSDL at www.evoting.nsdl.com and on website of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited where the equity shares of the Company are listed. The proposed resolutions, if approved, will be taken as having duly passed on the last date specified for e-voting by the requisite majority of Members by means of Postal Ballot, i.e. 19[th] March, 2025.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
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1. Approval and Ratification of Material Related Party Transactions for the Financial Year 2025‐26:
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulation, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) and subject to Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as may be amended from time to time; the consent, permission and approval of the members of the Company be and is hereby accorded to the Board of Directors for entering into and/ or carrying out and/or continue with existing contracts, arrangements, agreements, transaction(s) or as fresh and independent transaction(s) or otherwise (whether individually or series of transaction(s) taken together or otherwise) with the following related parties, either directly by the Company or through its subsidiaries, associates or JV entities; during the financial year starting from 01 April, 2025 and ending on 31 March, 2026 (“the year”) notwithstanding the fact that the aggregate value of all these transaction(s), whether undertaken directly by the Company or through its subsidiary/joint venture(s)/associate(s), may exceed the prescribed thresholds as per the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 as applicable from time to time.
| SN | Name of Related Party |
Nature of Relationship |
Type of Transactions | Maximum value of transactions during the Year (FY 25‐ 26) (In Crore) |
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| 1 | Gujarat News Broadcasters Private Limited (GNBPL) |
Enterprises significantly influenced by Key Managerial Personnel; Common Directors |
Marketing and business arrangements for advertising, revenue, expenses and resource sharing; Utilization of trademark and intellectual property rights and other business arrangements. Transactions of rent/ lease of office premises and buildings; |
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| To give/take/repayment of loan, security or guarantee for the loan and pay and/or receive interest thereon; Any other transfer of resources, services or obligations; Subscriber / acquire / sale / deal in shares, debentures and / or any other securities, convertible or non - convertible, through fresh issuance and/or conversion of existing obligations and/or form/to any other person(s) by purchase / sale or otherwise. |
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| 2 | VED Technoserve India Private Limited (VED) |
Subsidiary Company |
Transactions of rent/lease of office premises and buildings Maintenance or works contract/execution To give/take/repayment of loan, security or guarantee for the loan and pay and/or receive interest thereon; Any other transfer of resources, services, operational expenses or Obligations. Subscriber / acquire / sale / deal in shares, debentures and / or any other securities, convertible or non - convertible, through fresh issuance and/or conversion of existing obligations and/or form/to any other person(s) by purchase / sale or otherwise. |
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| 3. | Ahmedabad Radio And Mast Services Pvt. Ltd. (“ARMS”) |
Entity in which director of the company is director – Mr. Jagdish Pavra |
To continue with and/or repayment of loan and continue to receive interest thereon; To enter into and/or continue with obtaining services of technical nature, business arrangements etc. Any other transfer of resources, services or obligations. |
15 |
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RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the members of the Company do hereby further accord its approval to the Board of Directors to do all such acts, deeds and things as may be deemed necessary, expedient and incidental thereto, including but not limited, to execute any contract, agreement, deed, arrangement etc. and to delegate all or any of its powers herein conferred to any committee of Director(s) and/or Officer(s) of the Company to give effect to this resolution.
2. To approve transaction(s) of personal guarantee, security, collaterals etc. by the promoter and promoter group for the loan and borrowings of the Company.
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) and subject to Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 15 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and all other applicable provisions of the Act; the consent, permission and approval of the members of the Company be and is hereby accorded to continue with the transaction(s) entered into and/or to be entered into for providing personal guarantees, security, collaterals etc. by the promoters and promoter group to the Banks, Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and Financial Institutions for the loans and borrowings availed by the Company provided the amount of such guarantee, security, collaterals etc. during the financial year 2025-26 shall not exceed INR 50 Crore.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT to give effect to this resolution the Board of Directors of the Company be and are hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds and things, as may be necessary to settle any question, difficulties, doubt, that may arise and to do all such acts,
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deeds, and things as may be necessary in its absolute discretion deem necessary, proper, desirable and to finalize such documents and writings related thereto.
Date: 10 February 2025
Place: Ahmedabad
For, Sambhaav Media Limited
By the Order of the Board of Directors
Sambhaav Media Limited
CIN: L67120GJ1990PLC014094 Sd/-
Registered Office: Sambhaav House Opp. Judges’ Bungalows Premchandnagar Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380 015 Phone : +91 79 2687 3914/15/16/17
Manisha Mali Company Secretary
Email: [email protected] Website: www.sambhaav.com
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE E‐VOTING
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Remote e-voting will commence at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18[th] February 2025 and will end at 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 19[th] March 2025 when remote e-voting will be blocked by NSDL.
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In accordance with the MCA Circulars and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company is sending the Notice in electronic form only by e-mail to all Members, whose names appear in the Register of Members / Register of Beneficial Owners maintained by the Depositories viz., National Securities Depository Limited (the “NSDL”) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (the “CDSL”) as on Friday, 07[th] February 2025 (the “Cut-Off Date”) and who have registered their e-mail addresses, in respect of electronic holdings, with the Depository through the concerned Depository Participants and in respect of physical holdings, with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent of the Company, M/s. MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited (the “RTA”), in accordance with the provisions of the Act read with the rules framed thereunder and the framework provided under the MCA circulars. Cut-Off Date is for determining the eligibility to vote by electronic means. A person who is not a member as on the Cut-Off
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Date or who becomes a member of the Company after the Cut-Off Date should treat this Notice for information purposes only.
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In accordance with the MCA Circulars, the Notice is being sent in electronic form only. The hard copy of the Notice along with the Postal Ballot forms and pre-paid business envelope will not be sent to the Members for the Postal Ballot. Accordingly, the communication of the assent or dissent of the Members would take place through the e-voting system only.
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In compliance with the provisions of Section 108 and 110 of the Act read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard (SS)- 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on General Meeting, the Company is offering e-voting facility to enable the Members to cast their votes electronically. The instructions for e-voting are provided as part of this Notice.
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Voting rights will be reckoned on the paid-up value of shares registered in the names of the Members on Friday, 07[th] February 2025 (cut‐off date). Only those Members whose names are recorded in the Register of Members of the Company or in the Register of Beneficial Owners maintained by the Depositories as on the cut-off date will be entitled to cast their votes.
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All the documents referred to in the explanatory statement will be available for inspection electronically until the last date for receipt of votes through the e-voting process. Members seeking to inspect such documents can send an email to [email protected].
‐ How do I vote electronically using NSDL e Voting system?
The way to vote electronically on NSDL e‐Voting system consists of “Two Steps” which are mentioned below:
‐ Step 1: Access to NSDL e Voting system
‐ A) Login method for e Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode
- In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and
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Depository Participants. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email Id in their demat accounts in order to access e-Voting facility. Login method for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:
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Login Method | |
| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL. |
1. 2. 3. |
ExistingIDeASuser can visit the e-Services website of NSDL Viz.https://eservices.nsdl.comeither on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. On the e-Services home page click on the “Beneficial Owner”icon under“Login”which is available under‘IDeAS’section , this will prompt you to enter your existing User ID and Password. After successful authentication, you will be able to see e-Voting services under Value added services. Click on“Access to e‐Voting” under e-Voting services and you will be able to see e- Voting page. Click on company name ore‐Voting service provider i.e. NSDLand you will be re-directed to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e- Voting period. If you are not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available athttps://eservices.nsdl.com.Select “Register Online for IDeAS Portal”or click at https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.jsp Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL:https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen digit demat account number hold with NSDL), Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page. Click on company name ore‐Voting service provider i.e. NSDLand you will be redirected to e- Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. |
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- Shareholders/Members can also download NSDL Mobile App “ NSDL Speede ” facility by scanning the QR code mentioned below for seamless voting experience.
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Individual 1. Users who have opted for CDSL Easi / Easiest facility, can Shareholders holding login through their existing user id and password. securities in demat Option will be made available to reach e-Voting page mode with CDSL without any further authentication. The users to login Easi / Easiest are requested to visit CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login icon & New System Myeasi Tab and then user your existing my easi username & password.
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After successful login the Easi / Easiest user will be able to see the e-Voting option for eligible companies where the evoting is in progress as per the information provided by company. On clicking the evoting option, the user will be able to see e-Voting page of the e-Voting service provider for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. Additionally, there is also links provided to access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers, so that the user can visit the e-Voting service providers’ website directly.
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If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to register is available at CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login & New System Myeasi Tab and then click on registration option.
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Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing Demat Account Number and PAN No. from a e- Voting link available on www.cdslindia.com home page. The system will authenticate the user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the Demat Account. After successful authentication, user will be able
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| to see the e-Voting option where the evoting is in progress and also able to directly access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers. |
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| Individual Shareholders (holding securities in demat mode) login through their depository participants |
You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your Depository Participant registered with NSDL/CDSL for e-Voting facility. upon logging in, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Click on e-Voting option, you will be redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. |
Important note: Members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned website.
Helpdesk for Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL.
| Login type | Helpdesk details | ||
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| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL |
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or call at 022 - 4886 7000 |
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| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL |
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or contact at toll free no. 1800-21-09911 |
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| B) Login Method for shareholders other than Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode and shareholders holding securities in physical mode. How to Log‐in to NSDL e‐Voting website? 1. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. 2. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section. |
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A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID, your Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen.
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Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL eservices i.e. IDEAS, you can log‐in at https://eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS login. Once you log‐in to NSDL eservices after using your log‐in credentials, click on e‐Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. Cast your vote electronically.
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Your User ID details are given below :
| Manner of holding shares i.e. Demat (NSDL or CDSL) or Physical |
Your User ID is: |
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| a) For Members who hold shares in demat account with NSDL. |
8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digit Client ID For example if your DP ID is IN300 and Client ID is 12 then your user ID is IN30012**. |
| b) For Members who hold shares in demat account with CDSL. |
16 Digit Beneficiary ID For example if your Beneficiary ID is 12** then your user ID is 12** |
| c) For Members holding shares in Physical Form. |
EVEN Number followed by Folio Number registered with the company For example if folio number is 001 and EVEN is 101456 then user ID is 101456001 |
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Password details for shareholders other than Individual shareholders are given below:
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a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user your existing password to login and cast your vote.
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b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the first time, you will need to retrieve the ‘initial password’ which was communicated to you. Once you retrieve your ‘initial password’, you need to enter the ‘initial password’ and the system will force you to change your password.
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c) How to retrieve your ‘initial password’?
- (i) If your email ID is registered in your demat account or with the company, your ‘initial password’ is communicated to you on your email ID. Trace the email sent to you from NSDL from your mailbox. Open the email and open the
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attachment i.e. a .pdf file. Open the .pdf file. The password to open the .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL account or folio number for shares held in physical form. The .pdf file contains your ‘User ID’ and your ‘initial password’.
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(ii) If your email ID is not registered, please follow steps mentioned below in process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered
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If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the “ Initial password” or have forgotten your password:
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a) Click on “ Forgot User Details/Password ?”(If you are holding shares in your demat account with NSDL or CDSL) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
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b) Physical User Reset Password ?” (If you are holding shares in physical mode) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
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c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at [email protected] mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address etc.
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d) Members can also use the OTP (One Time Password) based login for casting the votes on the e-Voting system of NSDL.
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After entering your password, tick on Agree to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on the check box.
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Now, you will have to click on “Login” button.
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After you click on the “Login” button, Home page of e-Voting will open.
‐ Step 2: Cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system.
‐ How to cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system?
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After successful login at Step 1, you will be able to see all the companies “EVEN” in which you are holding shares and whose voting cycle.
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Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e- Voting period.
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Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.
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Cast your vote by selecting appropriate options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify the number of shares for which you wish to cast your vote and click on “Submit” and also “Confirm” when prompted.
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Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast successfully” will be displayed.
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You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.
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Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.
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General Guidelines for shareholders
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Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter etc. with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory(ies) who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to [email protected] with a copy marked to [email protected]. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) can also upload their Board Resolution / Power of Attorney / Authority Letter etc. by clicking on "Upload Board Resolution / Authority Letter" displayed under "e‐Voting" tab in their login.
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It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential. Login to the e-voting website will be disabled upon five unsuccessful attempts to key in the correct password. In such an event, you will need to go through the “Forgot User Details/Password?” or “Physical User Reset Password?” option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to reset the password.
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In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e-voting user manual for Shareholders available at the download section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on : 022 - 4886 7000 or send a request to Ms. Pallavi Mhatre at [email protected]
Process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered with the depositories for procuring user id and password and registration of e mail ids for e‐ voting for the resolutions set out in this notice :
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In case shares are held in physical mode please provide Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of the share certificate (front and back), PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to [email protected].
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In case shares are held in demat mode, please provide DPID-CLID (16 digit DPID + CLID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), Name, client master or copy of Consolidated Account statement, PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) to [email protected] If you are an Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode, you are requested to refer to the login ‐
method explained at step 1 (A ) i.e. Login method for e Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode .
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Alternatively shareholder/members may send a request to [email protected] for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.
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In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are required to update their mobile number and email ID correctly in their demat account in order to access e-Voting facility.
Explanatory Statement pursuant to the Section 102(1) of the Companies Act, 2013:
Item No.: 1
The provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2021, effective April 1, 2022, mandates prior approval of shareholders of a listed entity by means of an ordinary resolution for all material related party transactions, even if such transactions are in the ordinary course of business of the concerned company and at an arm’s length basis. Effective from April 1, 2022, a transaction with a related party shall be considered as material if the transaction(s) to be entered into, either individually or taken together with previous transactions during a financial year, whether directly and/or through its subsidiary (ies), exceed(s) INR 1,000 Crore, or 10% of the annual consolidated turnover as per the last audited financial statements of the listed entity, whichever is lower.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Company proposes to continue with existing and/or to enter into certain related party transaction(s) as mentioned below, on mutually agreed terms and conditions, and the aggregate of such transaction(s), are expected to cross the applicable materiality thresholds as mentioned above. Accordingly, as per the SEBI Listing Regulations, prior approval of the Members is being sought for all such arrangements / transactions proposed to be undertaken by the Company.
The Audit Committee/Board of Directors, as may be applicable, has on the basis of relevant details provided by the management, as required by the law, reviewed and approved the said transaction(s), subject to approval of the Members. Information as required under regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations is given herein under.
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Information required under regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular dated 22 November 2021 and the particulars in terms of Rule 15 (3) of Companies (Meetings of Boards and Its Powers) Rules, 2014, for these arrangements/ contracts/transactions etc. are furnished herein under:
| Particular | Details | Details | Details |
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| Name of the Related Party |
Gujarat News Broadcasters Private Limited (“GNBPL”) |
VED Technoserve India Private Limited (“VED”) |
Ahmedabad Radio and Mast Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (“ARMS”) |
| Name of the Director or Key Managerial Personnel who is related, if **any; ** |
Mr. Manoj Vadodaria Mr. Hemant Golani |
Mr. Jagdish Pawra | Mr. Jagdish Pavra |
| Nature of Relationship |
Enterprises significantly influenced by Key Managerial Personnel; and Common Directors |
Subsidiary of the Company | Common Director |
| Nature/Type, Material Terms, Monetary Value and Duration and Particulars of the Arrangement: |
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| Nature/Type of Transactions |
Marketing and business arrangements for advertising, revenue, expenses and resource sharing; Utilization of trademark and intellectual property rights and other business arrangements. Transactions of rent/ lease of office premises and buildings; To give/take/repayment |
Transactions of rent/lease of office premises and buildings Maintenance or works contract/execution To give/take/repayment of loan, security or guarantee for the loan and pay and/or receive interest thereon; Any other transfer of resources, services, operational expenses or |
To continue with and/or repayment of loan and continue to receive interest thereon; To enter into and/or continue with obtaining services of technical nature, business arrangement etc. Any other transfer of resources, services or |
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| of loan, security or guarantee for the loan and pay and/or receive interest thereon; Any other transfer of resources, services or obligations; Subscriber / acquire / sale / deal in shares, debentures and / or any other securities, convertible or non - convertible, through fresh issuance and/or conversion of existing obligations and/or form/to any other person(s) by purchase / sale or otherwise. |
Obligations. Subscriber / acquire / sale / deal in shares, debentures and / or any other securities, convertible or non - convertible, through fresh issuance and/or conversion of existing obligations and/or form/to any other person(s) by purchase / sale or otherwise. |
Obligations. Subscriber / acquire / sale / deal in shares, debentures and / or any other securities, convertible or non - convertible, through fresh issuance and/or conversion of existing obligations and/or form/to any other person(s) by purchase / sale or otherwise. |
obligations. | obligations. | obligations. | |
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| Material Terms and particulars of the arrangement /Transaction s |
Material terms and conditions are based on the contracts which_inter alia_include the rates which are based on prevailing market price and commercial terms as on the date of entering into the contract(s). The commercial terms shall be based on prevailing industry practices and norms. |
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| Value of the proposed transaction and % of company’s audited consolidated turnover of INR 39.42 Cr. for the financialyear 2023‐2024 |
GNBPL | VED | ARMS | |||
| Value of Transactions (In Crore) | 60.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | |||
| Value of RPT as % of Company’s audited consolidated annual turnover of INR 39.42 Cr. for the financialyear 2023‐2024. |
150.20% | 38.05% | 38.05% |
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| Duration/ Ten ure of the proposed transaction |
During the financial year 2025-26 | |
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| If the transaction relates to any loans, inter‐ corporate deposits, advances or investments made or given by the listed entity or its subsidiary: |
Refer Note 1 | |
| Justification as to why the RPT is in the interest of the Company. |
As the members are aware that the Company is into the business of media industry, the Company has entered into business and marketing arrangement with GNBPL whereby marketing, financial needs, and businesses are shared so as to enjoy synergy of operations, get benefits of experiences, trademarks, intellectual property rights of News TV channel. As both the Companies fall under same management group, it has been thought prudent to exchange resources to maximize profit by achieving scale of operations. The transactions are into the best interest of both the Companies. |
ARMS is into the business of providing technical services in the broadcasting industry. The Company posseses expertise of technical and operational work relating to radio broadcasting business and in past business arrangements were entered into by the Company with ARMS to avails it’s services. The Company proposes to continue to avails |
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| the services of ARMS to ensure smooth functioning of operations and radio business. The transactions pursuant to the contracts/ agreements / arrangements etc. are into the best interest of the Companies. |
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| Copy of the valuation or other external party report, if any such report has been relied upon. |
Not Applicable | |
| Any other information relevantor important for the members to take a Decision on the proposed transaction. |
NIL |
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Note 1: Particulars if the transaction relates to any loans, inter-corporate deposits, advances or investments made or given by the listed entity or its subsidiary:
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| Name of the Related Party | GNBPL | VED | ARMS |
| Details of financial indebtedness Incurred |
None | ||
| Applicable terms, including covenants, tenure, interest rate and repayment schedule, whether secured or unsecured; if secured, the nature of security |
The Company belongs to the business of media and falls under group of companies with common promoter and synergy of businesses. The Company extends financial assistance to various entities of the Group on need basis, in form of corporate guarantee / inter corporate deposits/ loans/ advances etc. In a similar manner, the Company may also seek financial assistance from other entities of the Group for business purposes. The financial assistance would be unsecured with repayment as may be determined in the loan agreement. The financial assistance will carry interest at appropriate market rate prevailing at the time of disbursement and may vary depending upon the credit profile of the borrowing entity(ies). All such transactions are in accordance with the appropriate loan / advances agreement as perprevailingmarket norms. |
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| The purpose for which the funds will be utilized by the ultimate beneficiary of such funds pursuant to the relatedparty transaction |
The financial assistance would be utilized by the borrowing entity(ies) for its business purposes including expansion, working capital requirements and other business purposes. |
The approval of the members of the Company for the above referred transactions is omnibus and is being sought with a view to avoid business exigencies and to facilitate smooth borrowing transactions in the interest of the Company. The value of the actual transactions may be substantially lesser than the approved transactions.
None of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financial or otherwise, in the Resolution except Mr. Manoj Vadodaria and his relative, Mr. Jagdish Pawra & his relative, and Mr. Hemant Golani & his
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relatives – Directors by virtue of their position as disclosed herein above in this explanatory statement of Item No.: 1
The Board of Directors therefore recommends passing of Item No.: 1, as an Ordinary Resolution, of the accompanying notice for the approval of members. The audit committee and/or the Board of Directors have accorded their consent to the above referred transactions at their respective meetings.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations (LODR) 2015, the Item No.: 1 being for approval of related party transactions, all related parties, including the above, shall not vote to the resolution.
Item No 2
With respect to the transactions of personal guarantees, security, collateral, etc. by the directors and promoters it may be noted that, from time to time, for the purpose of business, the company borrows money from Banks, Financial Institutions (FIs) and Non-Banking Finance Companies. As part of normal banking practice and norms, these banks, NBFCs, FIs insist for personal guarantees, security, collaterals etc. from the Promoter and Promoter Group. In order to facilitate easy and prompt borrowing and in the interest of the Company it has been decided to obtain permission of the shareholders for such transactions.
The members are informed that as per the Explanation to Regulation 23(1) of the Listing Regulations, 2015, a transaction with a related party is considered as material, if the transaction(s) to be entered into individually or taken together with previous transactions during a financial year, exceeds rupees one thousand crore or ten per cent of the annual consolidated turnover of the listed entity as per the last audited financial statements of the listed entity, whichever is lower. It is envisaged that the value of the above referred arrangements/contracts/agreements/transactions may exceed the threshold limit prescribed under the regulation and may be classified as material and may consequently require approval of the members.
Information as required under regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations is given herein under.
Information required under regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular dated 22[nd] November 2021 and the particulars in terms of Rule 15 (3) of Companies (Meetings of Boards and Its Powers) Rules, 2014, for these arrangements/ contracts/transactions etc. are furnished herein under:
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| Particular | Details | Details |
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| Name of the Related Party |
Promoter and Promoter Group of the Company | |
| Name of the Director or key managerial personnel who is related, if any; |
Persons belong to the Promoter & Promoter Group | |
| Nature of Relationship |
Promoter & Promoter Group of the Company | |
| Value of the proposed transaction and % of company’s audited consolidated turnover of INR 39.42 Cr. for the financial year 2023‐2024 |
The amount during FY 2025-26 shall not exceed INR 50 Crore. The proposed transactions, if executed at full length, are 126.84 % of the turnover of the FY2023-24. |
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| Nature, Material Terms, | and Duration and Particulars of the Arrangement: | |
| Nature | The transaction(s) pursuant to these arrangements shall be for providing service by way of personal guarantees, security, collaterals etc. by the Promoters and their relatives for the loan and borrowing of the Company. |
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| Material Terms and particulars of the |
The transaction(s) shall be entered into at arm’s length basis on such terms as are determined with lenders from time to time asper |
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| arrangement | prevailing industry practices. |
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| Tenure/ Duration | Financial Year 2025-26 |
| If the transactions relate to any loans, inter corporate deposits, advances or investments made or given by the listed entity or its subsidiary |
Not Applicable |
| Justification as to why RPT is in the interest of the Company. |
The transaction(s) pursuant to these arrangements shall be for providing service by way of personal guarantees, security, collaterals etc. by the Promoters for the loan and borrowing of the Company. The transactions shall be pursuant to the terms of the lender banks and financial institutions to facilitate easy borrowing for the business of the Company. |
| Copy of the valuation or other external party report, if any such report has been relied upon |
Not Applicable |
| Any other information relevant or important for the members to take a decision on the proposed transaction. |
Not Applicable |
The approval of the members of the Company for the above referred transactions is omnibus and is being sought with a view to avoid business exigencies and to facilitate smooth borrowing transactions in the interest of the Company. The value of the actual transactions may be substantially lesser than the approved transactions. No fees or commission shall be paid by the Company to the promoters for facilitating the transactions which may please be noted.
None of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financial or otherwise, in the Resolution except Mr. Manoj Vadodaria and his relatives by virtue of their position as disclosed herein above in this explanatory statement of Item No 2.
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The Board of Directors therefore recommends passing of Item No. 2, as an Ordinary Resolution, of the accompanying notice for the approval of members. The audit committee and the Board of Directors have accorded their consent to the above referred transactions at their respective meetings.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations (LODR) 2015, the Item No.: 2 being for approval of related party transactions, all related parties, including the above, shall not vote to the resolution.