Dividend Recommendation and Approval Process

  • The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹2.15 per equity share (21.50%) on shares of face value ₹10 each at their meeting held on 30th May, 2026.
  • This dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 5th August, 2026.

TDS Implementation Framework

  • The Company is required to deduct tax at source from dividend payments as per the Income Tax Act, 2025.
  • TDS rates vary based on shareholder residential status, category, and documentation provided.
  • Shareholders must submit required documents by 29th July, 2026 to email: contact@mdplcorporate.com with copy to manish.gadia@ifgl.in.
  • No communications regarding tax determination will be entertained after the deadline.

TDS Rates for Resident Shareholders

  • Mutual Funds: 10% TDS rate, unless exemption declaration with SEBI registration certificate and PAN is provided.
  • Insurance Companies: 10% TDS rate, unless exemption declaration with IRDAI registration certificate and PAN is provided.
  • Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIF): 10% TDS rate, unless exemption declaration with SEBI registration certificate and PAN is provided.
  • Other Resident Shareholders:
  • 20% TDS if PAN not provided/available
  • Nil TDS with valid Form 12B and PAN
  • Nil/lower TDS with self-declaration and supporting documents
  • Nil/lower TDS with valid certificate under Section 395(1) of the Income Tax Act

TDS Rates for Non-Resident Shareholders

  • FIIs/FPIs: 20% TDS (plus applicable surcharge and cess) unless valid SEBI registration certificate provided.
  • Exempt Entities: No TDS if valid exemption evidence provided.
  • Other Non-resident Shareholders (Foreign Companies, NRIs, Foreign Nationals):
  • Default 20% TDS (plus applicable surcharge and cess)
  • To avail treaty benefits, must provide: Tax Residency Certificate, Indian PAN, electronically generated Form-41, and DTAA eligibility declaration
  • Singapore residents must additionally provide evidence demonstrating non-applicability of Article 24 of India-Singapore DTAA
  • Lower TDS rates apply with valid lower tax withholding certificate

Special Provisions

  • 20% TDS will be deducted for shareholders without PAN/invalid PAN/PAN not linked with Aadhar.
  • The Company will rely on information verified through Income Tax utility.
  • Shareholders with multiple accounts will be taxed at the highest applicable rate across all holdings.
  • Shareholders can claim refunds through their tax returns if higher TDS is deducted.
  • Registered shareholders must declare if dividend income is assessable to another person.

Additional Compliance Requirements

  • Physical shareholders must provide PAN, email, mobile number, bank details, and updated signatures via ISR1, ISR2 and Nomination Forms to receive dividend electronically.
  • Demat shareholders must ensure bank details, tax residential status, PAN, email, and mobile number are updated in their demat accounts.
  • TDS credit will be available in Form 16B from Income Tax e-filing portal.
  • Shareholders are responsible for any tax demands arising from misrepresentation of information.