Dividend Recommendation

The Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 18, 2026 recommended a dividend of ₹21 per equity share (@210%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend is subject to approval at the ensuing 50th Annual General Meeting. The record date will be announced in due course.

Tax Deduction Requirements

Pursuant to the Income Tax Act, 2025, dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders. The company is required to deduct tax at source (TDS) at the time of dividend payment.

Shareholder Documentation Requirements

Shareholders must ensure their details are complete/updated including valid PAN, residential status, account category, email/postal address, and bank account details. For demat holdings: update with Depository Participant. For physical holdings: update with KFin Technologies Limited, the company's RTA.

TDS Rates for Resident Shareholders

  • 10% TDS if valid PAN registered
  • 20% TDS if no PAN/invalid PAN
  • No TDS if dividend amount ≤ ₹10,000 for resident individuals
  • No TDS for resident individuals submitting Form 121 with PAN copy
  • No TDS for certain non-individual entities with specific declarations (Insurance Companies, Mutual Funds, AIFs, NPS Trust)

Special Requirements

  • Aadhaar must be linked with PAN; unlinked PAN considered invalid (20% TDS applies)
  • Lower/NIL withholding possible with Section 395(1) certificate

Non-Resident Shareholder Requirements

  • 20% TDS plus surcharge and cess under domestic law
  • DTAA benefits available upon submission of:
  • PAN copy or declaration if no PAN (Annexure 3)
  • Tax Residency Certificate for 2026-27/2026
  • Form 41 filed electronically
  • No Permanent Establishment declaration (Annexure 5)
  • Treaty eligibility declaration (Annexure 6)
  • SEBI registration certificate for FIIs/FPIs

Documentation Deadline

All documents must be uploaded by 5:00 PM, August 15, 2026 on RTA website: https://ris.kfintech.com/ and emailed to einward.ris@kfintech.com. No communications accepted after this deadline.

Payment Method

Dividend payments will be made only through electronic modes as per SEBI Listing Regulations. No payable-at-par warrants/cheques will be issued.

Important Notes

  • TDS determination based on records from depositories (demat) or RTA (physical)
  • No revision of TDS after determination
  • Shareholders responsible for any tax demands arising from misrepresentation
  • Multiple accounts under single PAN: highest applicable tax rate applied to entire holding

Shareholder Update Requirements

Shareholders must update PAN, bank details, signature, mobile number, email, address, residential status, category, and nomination with their DPs (demat) or submit forms ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3 or SH-13, SH-14 to KFin Technologies Limited (physical).

Disclaimer

The information provided does not constitute legal or tax advice. Investors should consult their tax consultants for specific implications.