Dividend Recommendation
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 22nd May 2026 recommended a dividend of ₹3.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for the financial year ended 31st March 2026, subject to approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
TDS Provisions
Under the Income Tax Act, 2025, dividend distributed by the company is taxable in the hands of shareholders, requiring Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) at applicable rates.
Key Thresholds and Rates
- No TDS for resident individual shareholders if total dividend during Tax Year 2026-27 does not exceed ₹10,000
- TDS rates vary based on residential status, shareholder category, and documentation provided
Resident Shareholder TDS Structure
Standard Deduction Rates:
- 10% TDS with valid PAN updated with Depository Participant/RTA
- 20% TDS with no/invalid PAN
- Rate specified in lower tax withholding certificate obtained from Income Tax Department u/s 395(1) of the Act
Nil TDS Eligibility Conditions:
1. Individuals with dividend income exceeding ₹10,000 furnishing Form No. 121 and PAN copy
2. Entities exempt u/s 393(1) (LIC, GIC, Business Trusts like REIT, InVIT) with self-declaration and documentary evidence
3. Entities covered u/s 393(5) (Government, RBI, specified Mutual Funds, tax-exempt corporations) with self-declaration
4. Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds with self-declaration of exemption under Schedule V to Section 11
5. Entities covered u/s 393(6) with self-declaration and documentary evidence
Non-Resident Shareholder TDS Structure
Foreign Institutional Investors/Foreign Portfolio Investors:
- 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) or beneficial tax treaty rate
- Requires PAN (if available), self-declaration, Tax Residency Certificate for TY 2026-27, and electronically filed digital Form 41
Category III AIF in IFSC:
- 10% (plus applicable surcharge and cess)
- Requires PAN (if available), self-declaration, and documentary evidence
Other Non-Residents:
- 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) or beneficial tax treaty rate
- Requires comprehensive documentation including Tax Residency Certificate, Form 41, and self-declaration regarding permanent establishment status
Special Categories:
- 30% TDS for residents of Notified Jurisdictional Area u/s 176(1)
- NIL TDS for notified Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds under Schedule V to Section 11
- NIL TDS for subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority meeting Schedule V conditions
Documentation Deadline
Shareholders must submit all required documents by 15th July 2026. Documents submitted after this date will not be considered for TY 2026-27.
Submission Channels
Documents must be emailed to: isdho@oberoigroup.com and investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com
Documents sent to other email addresses will not be processed.
Additional Provisions
- Rule 203 declarations required if dividend income assessable in hands of person other than deductee
- Higher tax rate applied across all holdings for shareholders with multiple accounts under different status/category with single PAN
- Higher withholding rate applied under section 397(2) if PAN not updated or declaration information not provided
Bank Account Updates Mandate
Pursuant to SEBI Master Circular dated 6th February 2026:
- Dividend for physical shareholders paid only through electronic mode
- Physical shareholders must furnish PAN, contact details, bank account details, and specimen signature to RTA (MUFG Intime India Private Limited)
- Demat shareholders must update address/bank mandate changes only through their Depository Participants
Tax Credit Tracking
Tax credit can be viewed in Form 26AS through TRACES portal (https://www.tdscpc.gov.in) or Income Tax e-filing portal (https://www.incometax.gov.in)
Disclaimer
The communication summarizes tax provisions and does not constitute complete tax advice. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.