Dividend Declaration Details
- The Board of Directors declared a dividend of ₹35 per equity share (700%) on shares of face value ₹5 each.
- The dividend was declared in the board meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
- Record Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (for determining eligible shareholders).
- Payment Date: Monday, August 03, 2026.
TDS Provisions and Rates
For Resident Shareholders
- No TDS if total dividend during TY 2026-27 does not exceed ₹10,000 for resident individual shareholders.
- Standard TDS rate of 10% under Section 393(1) [Table: S.No.7] read with Section 393(4) [Table Sr. no. 10] of the Income Tax Act, 2025.
- Form 121 (erstwhile Form 15G/15H) can be submitted for nil deduction if eligibility conditions are satisfied.
Exemptions for Specific Resident Entities (on submission of self-declaration and documents)
- Insurance companies: Declaration per Section 393(4) [Table: Sr.No.10] with registration certificate and PAN.
- Mutual Funds: Declaration for exemption under Schedule VII (Table: Sr. No. 20 or 21) of Section 11 with registration documents and PAN.
- Alternative Investment Fund (AIF): Declaration for exemption under Schedule V [Table: Sr. No. 1] of Section 11, established as Category I or II AIF under SEBI regulations, with registration documents and PAN.
- New Pension System Trust: Declaration with supporting documentary evidence and PAN.
- Other shareholders: Declaration with supporting documentary evidence and PAN.
- Shareholders with valid certificate under Section 395(1) for lower/nil deduction or exemption certificate from income tax authorities.
For Non-Resident Shareholders (including Foreign Portfolio Investors)
- Standard withholding tax rate of 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) under Section 393(2) [Table Sr. No 17] read with Section 207(1) [Table Sr. No. 1].
- Option to avail beneficial rates under Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) by submitting:
- Self-attested PAN card (if any)
- Self-attested Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)
- Electronically generated Form 41 (erstwhile Form 10F) from income tax portal
- Self-declaration meeting DTAA eligibility and beneficial ownership requirements
- For FPIs: Self-attested SEBI registration certificate
- For Singapore tax residents: Additional evidence demonstrating non-applicability of Article 24 (Limitation of Relief) under India-Singapore DTAA
Higher TDS Rates
- 20% TDS under Section 397(2) for individuals without PAN, invalid PAN, PAN not linked with Aadhaar, or unregistered PAN details.
- 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess for non-resident shareholders who do not submit required documents.
Summary of TDS Rates for Dividend Payment
1. NIL for Resident Individual Shareholders receiving dividend ≤ ₹10,000 or submitting Form 121 with self-attested PAN.
2. 10% for other resident shareholders if PAN is provided/available.
3. 20% for resident shareholders if PAN is not provided/not available/not linked with Aadhaar.
4. Tax assessed based on documents submitted by non-resident shareholders.
5. 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess for non-resident shareholders not submitting relevant documents.
6. Lower/NIL TDS on submission of valid certificate under Section 395(1).
Documentation Deadline
- All documents/declarations must be submitted by Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by 6:00 P.M. (IST).
- Documents to be emailed to: investorcare@bharatbijlee.com
- Self-attested copies required for PAN card, registration certificates, etc.
- No communications received after the deadline will be considered for dividend payment.
Additional Notes and Provisions
- Rule 203 of Income Tax Rules, 2026 requires declaration if dividend income is assessable in hands of person other than deductee.
- Shareholders must update KYC data (PAN, email, address, mobile, bank details) with RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited or with Depository Participants for demat holdings.
- Soft copy of TDS certificate will be emailed to shareholders post dividend payment.
- PAN-Aadhaar linking is mandatory per Section 262 of Income Tax Act; failure results in PAN being invalid/inoperative and 20% TDS.
- Clearing members must ensure no shares are in their account on record date.
- Company reserves right to verify PAN details through NSDL utility and reject documents with discrepancies.
- For shareholders with multiple accounts under different residential status/category but single PAN, the higher applicable tax rate will be applied to entire holding.
- Shareholders are responsible for any income tax demands arising from misrepresentation or omission in provided information.
- All queries should be addressed to RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited or company email investorcare@bharatbijlee.com.
Contacts
- Registrar & Share Transfer Agent: MUFG Intime India Private Limited, C-101, 247 Park, L B S Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400 083
- Company Email: bblcorporate@bharatbijlee.com; investorcare@bharatbijlee.com
- Company Website: www.bharatbijlee.com