Date: 17 July 2026

Dividend Declaration

  • The Board of Directors, at their meeting held on 7 May 2026, recommended a Final Dividend of ₹ 90.50 per equity share of face value ₹ 1 each for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.
  • This dividend recommendation is subject to the approval of members at the 107th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Friday, 7 August 2026 at 3:30 P.M. IST.
  • The Record Date for determining shareholder entitlement to receive the dividend is Friday, 31 July 2026.

Payment Method

  • Pursuant to SEBI regulations, dividend payments will be made only through electronic mode; the Company will not issue physical dividend warrants, demand drafts, or cheques.

Shareholder Requirements

Bank Account Details

  • Shareholders must ensure their bank account details are registered to receive dividend electronically.
  • For dematerialized shares, dividend will be credited to the bank account registered with the Depository Participant (DP).
  • For physical shares, dividend will be credited to the bank account registered with KFin Technologies Limited, the Company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA).
  • Dividend will remain unpaid if bank account details are not registered, incomplete, or inadequate for electronic remittance.

PAN and KYC Details

  • Shareholders holding physical shares must register their PAN and KYC details by submitting required documents to the RTA at einward.ris@kfintech.com.
  • Shareholders holding demat shares must update their bank details with their DP(s).

Deduction of Tax at Source (TDS)

  • As per the Income Tax Act, 2025, dividend is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and the Company is required to deduct TDS at the time of credit.
  • TDS rates vary depending on the residential status and category of the shareholder.

Information to be Updated by All Shareholders (By Record Date: 31 July 2026)

  • Residential status (Resident or Non-Resident for Tax Year 2026-27)
  • PAN and KYC details (with Aadhaar linked to PAN where applicable)
  • Bank account details for electronic credit
  • Category of Shareholder (from a specified list including Mutual Fund, Insurance Company, Individual, HUF, etc.)
  • Email Address
  • Residential Address
  • Documents required for TDS purposes

TDS Provisions and Document Requirements

Resident Shareholders
  • Mutual Funds (SEBI registered): 0% TDS
  • National Pension System (NPS) Trust: 0% TDS
  • Recognised Provident Fund: 0% TDS
  • Insurance Companies: 0% TDS (if qualifying as 'Insurer' per Insurance Act, 1938)
  • Business Trust: 0% TDS
  • Resident Individuals: 0% TDS if dividend is paid other than cash, or aggregate dividend for the year does not exceed ₹10,000, or a valid Form 121 is submitted.
  • Category III AIF IFSC (Specified Fund): 10% TDS
  • Other Resident Shareholders (with valid PAN): 10% TDS; 20% TDS if no PAN/invalid PAN/PAN not linked with Aadhaar.
  • Exemption from TDS: 0% if supported by documentary evidence (e.g., order from Indian tax authorities).
  • Lower Deduction Certificate: TDS as per rates prescribed in a valid certificate issued by the Income Tax Authority.
Non-Resident Shareholders
  • Other Non-Resident Shareholders: Standard rates may apply; the Company may consider applying a lower DTAA rate if submitted documents include: copy of valid PAN (if available), copy of TRC, Electronic Form 41, and a self-declaration of no Permanent Establishment in India, beneficial ownership, and treaty eligibility.
  • Category III AIF IFSC (Specified Fund): 10% TDS + applicable surcharge + 4% cess.
  • Lower Deduction Certificate: TDS as per rates prescribed in a valid certificate.
  • Exemption from TDS: 0% if supported by documentary evidence.

Submission of Tax Documents

  • Required document formats are available on the Company's website: https://www.britannia.co.in/investors/shareholders-information/shareholder-forms-updates
  • Documents must be uploaded to the RTA's portal (https://ris.kfintech.com/clientservices/investors/taxforms.aspx) or submitted in physical form to KFin Technologies Limited at Selenium Building, Tower – B, Plot No. 31 & 32, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Hyderabad – 500 032, Telangana, India by 31 July 2026.
  • All documents must be self-attested as "Certified True Copy of the Original."
  • Eligibility for tax benefits is subject to receipt of complete and valid documents by the deadline.
  • Incomplete, invalid, inconsistent, or late documents will not be considered, and tax will be deducted at the applicable default rate.
  • Shareholders cannot claim a refund from the Company for tax deducted at a higher rate; they must file an income tax return with the Income-tax Department.
  • For TDS surcharge rate determination, the Company will rely on the 4th character of the PAN if there is a discrepancy with the Register of Members.

TDS Certificates

  • For shareholders with a valid and operative PAN, the tax deducted will be reflected in Form 168, available for download from the e-filing account at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal.
  • The RTA will also send the TDS certificate to the shareholder's registered email address after dividend payment. A copy can be requested by writing to einward.ris@kfintech.com.

Notes and Disclaimers

  • The applicable TDS rates are subject to due diligence and verification of documents submitted by shareholders.
  • If dividend income is assessable in the hands of a person other than the registered shareholder, a declaration under Section 390 of the Act read with Rule 203 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 must be furnished.
  • Shareholders are solely responsible for any income-tax demand arising from misrepresentation, incorrect information, or omission in submitted documents and must indemnify the Company against such liabilities.
  • This communication is a summary only; shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisors.