Event Overview

Centum Electronics Limited has issued notice for its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. IST through video conference and other audio-visual means (VC/OAVM). The registered office at No.44, KHB Industrial Area, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru - 560 064 will serve as the deemed venue.

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 14, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share (face value ₹10 each) for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. The company has fixed Friday, July 31, 2026 as the Record Date for determining entitlement to this dividend, pursuant to Regulation 42 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

AGM Agenda Items

Ordinary Business:

1. Adoption of Standalone Financial Statements for FY ended March 31, 2026 with reports of Board of Directors and Auditors

2. Adoption of Consolidated Financial Statements for FY ended March 31, 2026 with Auditors' report

3. Declaration of Final Dividend of ₹5 per equity share for FY 2025-26

4. Retirement and Re-appointment of Director: Ms. Tanya Mallavarapu (DIN: 01728446) retires by rotation and offers herself for re-appointment

Special Business:

5. Remuneration of Cost Auditors: Ratification of remuneration payable to M/s. K.S. Kamalakara & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000296) at ₹1,50,000 per annum plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses for auditing cost records for FY 2026-27

Shareholder Information

E-Voting Details:

  • Cut-off date for determining eligible shareholders: Thursday, August 6, 2026
  • Remote e-voting period: Monday, August 10, 2026 (9:00 AM) to Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (5:00 PM)
  • E-voting service provider: KFin Technologies Limited
  • Scrutinizer: Mr. S.P. Nagarajan, Practicing Company Secretary (ACS 10028) appointed to collate electronic voting process

Dividend Payment Details:

  • Dividend payment will be made within 30 days from declaration date if approved
  • Taxation: Dividend income taxable in shareholders' hands with TDS deduction at prescribed rates
  • PAN requirement: Mandatory for shareholders; 20% TDS rate applies if PAN not registered
  • Payment mode: Electronic only for both demat and physical shareholders (subject to KYC compliance)
  • Unclaimed dividend transferred to IEPF after 7 years from transfer to Unpaid Dividend Account

Document Availability:

  • Notice and Annual Report available on company website: www.centumelectronics.com
  • Also available on BSE (www.bseindia.com) and NSE (www.nseindia.com) websites
  • Physical copies available on request to investors@centumelectronics.com

Director Details for Re-appointment

Ms. Tanya Mallavarapu

  • Date of Birth: February 9, 1989
  • Date of Appointment: May 27, 2023
  • Qualifications: Master's in Economics from Duke University, Bachelor's in Business Administration from University of Southern California
  • Current Holdings: 6,44,240 shares in the company
  • Relationship: Daughter of Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Mallavarapu Venkata Apparao, and sister of Joint Managing Director Mr. Nikhil Mallavarapu

Important Notes

  • No physical proxy facility available due to virtual meeting format
  • Members must update PAN, bank details, and contact information with Depository Participants (demat) or KFin Technologies (physical)
  • Dividend payments require complete KYC documentation including PAN, bank account details, and specimen signatures
  • Company's Registrar and Transfer Agent: KFin Technologies Limited, Hyderabad
  • Senior Citizens Investor Cell available for shareholders above 60 years