Key investors question PIL that led to HC stay on Religare AGM
Live MintMumbai: Several large investors of Religare Enterprises Ltd have criticized the public interest litigation filed by an investor that led the Madhya Pradesh High Court to indefinitely stay the company's upcoming annual general meeting. Two leading proxy advisory firms have asked investors to vote against a fresh term for Saluja, arguing, among other things, that the takeover battle could distract the company’s board. The takeover battle Religare’s management, led by chairperson Saluja and the Burman family, the company’s largest shareholders, are at loggerheads after the latter made a takeover bid for the company. RBI, Sebi green light Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India separately gave their nods to the Burman family to make an open offer for acquiring an additional 26% stake in Religare, clearing the path for their takeover of the company.