AGM Details

The 29th Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. (IST) via Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means ('VC'/'OAVM').

Ordinary Business Items

1. To receive, consider and adopt the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, including audited Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Statement, and Reports of Board of Directors and Auditors.

2. To declare a dividend of ₹2.00 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

3. To appoint a director in place of Ms. Bharati Dhanuka (DIN: 02397650), who retires by rotation and offers herself for re-appointment.

Special Business Items

4. Approval of remuneration of Mr. Chandra Kumar Dhanuka (DIN: 00005684) in line with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 for the remaining tenure till December 31, 2028. The remuneration package includes:

  • Salary: ₹1,95,000 per month in the grade of ₹1,95,000 – 15,000 - 2,55,000
  • Perquisites: Housing (rent-free furnished accommodation or 50% HRA), medical reimbursement, LTC, club fees, credit cards, leave, personal accident insurance (premium up to ₹20,000), company car with driver
  • Telephone facilities at residence and mobile
  • Commission: Up to 2.50% of net profits
  • Other benefits: PF contribution at 12% of salary, leave encashment at end of tenure
  • Minimum remuneration payable in case of loss or inadequate profits

5. Ratification of remuneration of Cost Auditors M/s. Mani & Co (Firm Registration No. 000004) amounting to ₹2.50 lakh plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for FY2026-27.

Key Dates and Procedures

  • Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from August 13, 2026 to August 19, 2026 (both days inclusive)
  • Remote e-voting period: August 15, 2026 (9:00 AM) to August 18, 2026 (5:00 PM)
  • Cut-off date for voting rights: August 12, 2026
  • Scrutinizer: Mr. Kailash Chandra Dhanuka (FCS-2204; CP-1247), Practicing Company Secretary
  • Members can register as speakers for the AGM by email to urmi@dhunseritea.com by August 12, 2026

Financial Information Disclosure

As required under Schedule V of Companies Act, 2013 for Mr. Chandra Kumar Dhanuka's remuneration approval:

  • Nature of Industry: Plantation Industry
  • Financial Performance (₹ in lakhs):
  • Total Expenses: 34,066.05
  • Profit/(Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Exceptional Item and Tax: (398.55)
  • Exceptional Item: 639.42
  • Profit/(Loss) from Continuing Operations: 240.87
  • Tax Expense: Current Tax (108.40), Deferred Tax Credit (240.74)
  • Profit/(Loss) for the year: 590.01

Foreign Subsidiaries

The Company has six wholly owned subsidiaries outside India:

1. Dhunseri Petrochem & Tea Pte Ltd (DPTPL)

2. Makandi Tea & Coffee Estates Ltd (MTCEL)

3. Kawalazi Estate Company Ltd (KECL)

4. A.M. Henderson & Sons Ltd. (AMHSL)

5. Chiwale Estate Management Services Ltd (CEMSL)

6. Ntimabi Estate Ltd (NEL)

The entire share capital of AMHSL, CEMSL & NEL is held by MTCEL, which along with KECL is held by DPTPL, and DPTPL is wholly owned by Dhunseri Tea & Industries Limited.

Director Information

  • Ms. Bharati Dhanuka: Holds no shares in the company, attended 6 out of 6 board meetings
  • Mr. Chandra Kumar Dhanuka: Holds 13,656 shares, attended 6 out of 6 board meetings
  • Mr. Dhanuka's previous remuneration: ₹35,39,410
  • Ms. Dhanuka's previous remuneration: ₹61,35,600

Additional Information

  • The notice is being sent electronically in compliance with MCA and SEBI circulars
  • Members must update PAN, address, email ID, mobile number, bank account details, specimen signature and nomination details with the RTA if holding physical shares
  • Unclaimed dividends for 2018-19 will be transferred to IEPF on September 19, 2026
  • The company website is www.dhunseritea.com
  • RTA: M/s. Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited