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.