Date: 4th November, 2026

Dividend Declaration

  • The Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of ₹4.00 per equity share for Financial Year 2026-27
  • Record date fixed as 11th November, 2026
  • Dividend is taxable in hands of shareholders for Tax Year 2026-27 (FY 2026-27)
  • Company will deduct Tax at Source (TDS) at applicable rates under Income-tax Act, 2025

TDS Guidelines for Resident Shareholders

  • No TDS if total dividend during FY 2026-27 does not exceed ₹10,000 for resident individual shareholders
  • Standard TDS rates: 10% with valid PAN, 20% with no/invalid/inoperative PAN
  • Lower/nil tax deduction available with certificate issued by Income Tax Department u/s 395 of the Act
  • Form 121 prescribed under new Income-tax Rules, 2026 (replacing erstwhile Forms 15G/15H)
  • Specific exemptions for Insurance companies, Business Trusts (REIT, InVIT), Government entities, RBI, Mutual Funds, and Alternative Investment Funds (Category I & II)

TDS Guidelines for Non-Resident Shareholders

  • Standard rate: 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess, or tax treaty rate whichever beneficial
  • Category III AIF in International Financial Services Centre: 10% plus applicable surcharge and cess
  • Notified Jurisdictional Area residents: 30%
  • Sovereign Wealth funds and Pension funds notified by Central Government: NIL
  • Subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA): NIL
  • Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) - Category I: 10% plus applicable surcharge and cess with valid PAN
  • Lower/NIL tax deduction available with certificate issued by Income Tax Department u/s 395

Documentation Requirements

  • All documents must be uploaded at https://ris.kfintech.com/form15 on or before 11th November, 2026 (record date)
  • Required documents include: PAN card, Form 121, Tax Residency Certificate, Form 41, various self-declaration forms (Annexures 1-9)
  • Copies of documents should be self-attested by Shareholder or authorized signatory
  • Post-record date communications will not be considered for TDS rate determination

Additional Important Notes

  • Company will issue soft copy of TDS certificate through email registered with Company/RTA
  • Tax credit statement available from Income Tax Department's website (Form 168)
  • Determination subject to verification of shareholder details as available with RTA/depository participants
  • Higher tax rate applied for multiple accounts under different residential status with single PAN
  • Company reserves right to reject incomplete documents or apply higher TDS rates
  • Valid PAN recording mandatory - higher rates applied for invalid/missing PAN
  • Shareholders responsible for any tax demands arising from misrepresentation
  • Declaration required under Rule 203(2) if dividend income assessable in hands of person other than shareholder

Not Specified Sections

  • KMP / Board / Auditor Changes
  • Financial Results
  • Board Meeting Outcomes (other than dividend approval)
  • Auditor's Report
  • Disinvestment / Strategic Actions
  • Media Release / Investor Communication
  • Other Operational / Legal / Strategic Disclosures