Key Dates
- 106th AGM Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST
- Meeting Format: Conducted through Video Conference (VC)/Other Audio-Video Means (OAVM) without physical attendance
- Record Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (for determining members eligible to vote and receive dividend)
- Book Closure Period: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (both days inclusive)
- E-voting Period: Saturday, September 19, 2026 (9:00 AM IST) to Monday, September 21, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
Business to be Transacted
Ordinary Business
1. To receive, consider and adopt:
- Audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY 2025-26 with Reports of Board of Directors and Auditors
- Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 2025-26 with Reports of Auditors
2. To declare a final dividend of Re. 0.20 per equity share for the year ended March 31, 2026
3. To appoint a director in place of Mr. Bharat Mohta (DIN: 00392090) who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment
Special Business
4. Appointment of Mrs. Puja Somani (DIN: 11809703) as an Independent Director of the Company to hold office until the 110th AGM in 2030
Dividend Details
- Dividend Amount: Re. 0.20 per equity share (recommended by Board on May 30, 2026)
- Payment Timeline: Dividend will be deposited in a separate bank account within 5 days from declaration date
- Eligibility: Members whose names appear in the Register of Members as of close of business on September 15, 2026
- Payment Method: Electronic mode to members who have updated bank account details
- TDS Implications: Dividend income taxable in hands of shareholders with TDS deduction as per Income Tax Act, 2025
- Higher TDS rate of 20% if PAN not registered
- Non-resident shareholders must provide PAN, Tax Residency Certificate, and Form 10F for treaty benefits
Director Information
Mr. Bharat Mohta (Seeking Re-appointment)
- DIN: 00392090
- Date of Birth: February 14, 1975 (51 years)
- Date of Appointment: October 31, 2005
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce from Kolkata University, Business Diploma from ICFAI, Harvard Business Schooling
- Expertise: Operation, Business Planning, Strategy & Human Resources
- Current Position: Chairman & Managing Director
- FY25-26 Remuneration: ₹247.72 lakhs
- Proposed FY26-27 Remuneration: ₹310.50 lakhs
- Shareholding: 7,637,530 shares
- Board Meeting Attendance: 4 out of 4 meetings in FY25-26
Mrs. Puja Somani (Proposed as Independent Director)
- DIN: 11809703
- Date of Birth: September 12, 1990 (35 years)
- Date of Initial Appointment: August 14, 2026 (as Additional Director)
- Qualifications: Chartered Accountant
- Expertise: Financial Reporting, Data Analytics, Budget & MIS (10+ years experience)
- Term: Proposed until 110th AGM in 2030
- Shareholding: Nil
- Remuneration: Nil (as Independent Director)
Voting Arrangements
- E-voting Service Provider: National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
- Scrutinizer: Md. Shahnawaz, Company Secretary (Membership No. ACS 21427, CP No. 15076)
- Voting Rights: Proportional to paid-up equity share capital as on September 15, 2026
- Result Declaration: Scrutinizer's report to be submitted within 48 hours of AGM conclusion, with results posted on company website (www.iwpkatha.com) and NSDL website (www.evoting.nsdl.com)
Additional Information
- Annual Report: Available on company website and BSE website
- Shareholder Services: RTA is M/s. Niche Technologies Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
- Physical Share Requirements: Members must update PAN, KYC, nomination details, and bank account information with RTA
- Unclaimed Dividend: Dividend for FY2018-19 declared on September 17, 2019, due for transfer to IEPF Authority on November 17, 2026
- Green Initiative: Communications sent electronically to members with registered email addresses
- Nodal Officer: Mr. Anup Gupta, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Email: iwpho@iwpkatha.co.in, Phone: 033-40012813/033-22426799)
Financial Impact
The dividend payout amount is not quantified in the disclosure. The financial impact will depend on the total number of equity shares outstanding as of the record date.