Date: June 18, 2026

Dividend Declaration or Non-Declaration

  • The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 26, 2026, recommended payment of a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share of ₹10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
  • The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 18, 2026.
  • The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from August 12, 2026, to August 18, 2026 (both days inclusive) for determining eligibility.
  • Dividend will be paid to members whose names are on the Company's Register of Members as of August 11, 2026, and to beneficial owners as per details from NSDL and CDSL as of close of business on August 11, 2026.

Other Operational / Legal / Strategic Disclosures

TDS Applicability and Rates

  • Pursuant to the Income Tax Act, 2025, as amended by the Finance Act, 2026 (effective April 1, 2026), dividend declared and paid by the Company is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and the Company is required to deduct tax at source at prescribed rates.

SEBI Mandate on Electronic Payment

  • SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD_RTAMB/P/CIR/2021/655 dated November 3, 2021 (and subsequent amendments) mandates that dividend to security holders holding shares in physical form shall be paid only through electronic mode effective April 1, 2024.
  • Such payment requires furnishing PAN, choice of nomination, contact details including mobile number, bank account details, and specimen signature. Dividend will be withheld if KYC details are not updated.

Instructions for Shareholders

  • Shareholders holding shares in physical form must update KYC details with the Company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, by sending duly completed ISR 1, ISR 2, and Choice of nomination forms with signature attested by their banker, along with a cancelled cheque leaf or bank statement.
  • Shareholders holding shares in demat form are advised to keep bank details updated with their depository participants.
  • All links for submitting documents will be disabled after 23:59 hours on August 11, 2026.

TDS Rates for Resident Members

  • (a) No TDS if aggregate dividend during FY does not exceed ₹10,000.
  • (b) With PAN (exceeding ₹10,000): 10%
  • (c) Without PAN/Invalid PAN: 20%
  • (d) Non-linking of PAN and Aadhaar: 20%
  • (e) Submitting Form 12I: NIL (for individuals 60 years and older or other persons meeting conditions)
  • (f) Submitting order under Section 395: Rate provided in the order
  • (g) Mutual Funds under Section 393(5)10: NIL (with self-declaration and PAN)
  • (h) Insurance Company exempted under Section 393(4): NIL (with self-declaration and documentary evidence)
  • (i) Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) established in India: NIL (with documentary evidence and declaration)
  • (j) New Pension System Trust: NIL (with self-declaration and PAN)
  • (k) Other exempted residents: NIL (with documentary evidence and PAN)

TDS Rates for Non-Resident Members

  • (a) Companies: 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess)
  • (b) FIIs/FPIs: 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) – DTAA benefits not applicable
  • (c) Other Non-resident Shareholders: 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) or Tax Treaty Rate, whichever is less. To apply DTAA, must submit PAN, Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), Form 10F, and self-declaration.
  • (d) Submitting order under Section 197: Rate provided in the order

General Provisions

  • Valid PAN is mandatory. If PAN is invalid or inoperative due to non-linking with Aadhaar, TDS will be deducted at 20%.
  • For joint shareholders, the first-named shareholder must furnish requisite documents.
  • Documents must be submitted online via provided links; submissions via email or hand delivery will not be considered.
  • Documents must be submitted once for FY 2026-27 (April 2026-March 2027) after this communication and before August 11, 2026. Previous submissions are invalid.
  • If TDS is deducted at a higher rate, shareholders may claim a refund by filing their income tax return; no claim shall lie against the Company.
  • TDS certificates will be emailed to registered email IDs, and credit can be seen in Form 26AS.
  • The Company will deduct TDS based on records from depositories (demat) or RTA (physical); no requests for revision of TDS return will be entertained.