Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

Meeting Details

  • Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 hrs. IST
  • Location: Conducted entirely through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM)
  • Type: Annual General Meeting
  • Venue: The Registered Office of the Company (Administrative Building, Cochin Shipyard Premises, Perumanoor, Ernakulam, Kerala – 682015) is deemed to be the venue

Proposed Resolutions and Implications

Ordinary Business

1. Adoption of Financial Statements: To receive, consider and adopt the audited standalone financial statements for FY ended March 31, 2026, with Reports of Board of Directors and Auditors

2. Adoption of Consolidated Financial Statements: To receive, consider and adopt the audited consolidated financial statements for FY ended March 31, 2026, with Report of Auditors

3. Dividend Declaration: To confirm payment of first interim dividend of ₹4.00 (80%) per equity share and second interim dividend of ₹3.50 (70%) per equity share, and to declare final dividend of ₹1.50 (30%) per equity share (face value of ₹5) for financial year 2025-26

4. Director Re-appointment: To appoint Dr. Harikrishnan S (DIN: 10221559) who retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment

5. Auditor Remuneration: To authorize Board of Directors to fix remuneration of auditors appointed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India for FY 2026-27

Special Business

6. Director Appointment - Mukesh Mangal: Approval of appointment of Shri Mukesh Mangal ITS (DIN: 10460089), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, as Part-time Official (Nominee) Director, replacing Shri Venkatesapathy S IAS, effective July 17, 2026 until further orders

7. Director Appointment - Anupama T.V.: Approval of appointment of Smt. Anupama T. V. IAS (DIN: 06932600), Secretary, Transport Department, Government of Kerala, as Part-time Official (Nominee) Director, replacing Shri P B Nooh IAS, effective July 17, 2026 until further orders

8. Director Appointment - Vani Ahluwalia: Approval of appointment of Dr. Vani Ahluwalia (DIN: 11754971) as Non-official (Independent) Director for a period of three years from August 17, 2026 to August 16, 2029

9. Cost Auditor Remuneration: Ratification of remuneration of ₹2,00,000/- per annum plus applicable taxes payable to M/s. BBS & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors for FY 2026-27

Voting Process and Methods

The Company is providing facility of remote e-voting to its Members:

  • Remote e-voting period: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 09:00 hrs to Monday, September 28, 2026 at 17:00 hrs
  • Cut-off date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (members must be on record as of this date)
  • E-voting service provider: Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL)
  • Voting website: www.evotingindia.com
  • Scrutinizer: CS Sreekumar P. S. (FCS No. 8130, CP No. 8067), Partner, M/s. SVJS & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, Kochi
  • Voting methods: Remote e-voting prior to meeting AND e-voting during the AGM for those who haven't voted remotely

Dividend Details

  • Record date for final dividend: Friday, September 18, 2026
  • Payment date: By October 28, 2026 (within 30 days from approval)
  • Payment mode: Electronic mode only as mandated by SEBI
  • TDS applicability: Dividend taxable in hands of shareholders with TDS deduction at applicable rates
  • Document submission deadline: September 18, 2026 for TDS determination documents
  • Unclaimed dividend: Final dividend for 2018-19 due to be credited to IEPF by September 13, 2026

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

The notice confirms compliance with:

  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
  • Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Rules
  • MCA General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025
  • MCA General Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 05, 2020
  • Secretarial Standards on General Meetings issued by ICSI
  • Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority Rules, 2016

Additional Information

  • Annual Report 2025-26: Available on company website and stock exchange websites
  • Document inspection: Register of Directors and other documents available for electronic inspection
  • RTA: MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited)
  • Helpdesk: CDSL helpdesk at helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com or toll free 1800 21 09911
  • ODR Portal: Available at https://smartodr.in/login for dispute resolution
  • Virtual meeting access: Link available through e-voting system, opens 30 minutes before AGM