Date: July 20, 2026

Dividend Declaration

  • Board recommended dividend of INR 1.20 (60%) per equity share of face value INR 2 each for FY ended March 31, 2026
  • Subject to shareholder approval at forthcoming Annual General Meeting
  • Record date: Friday, July 17, 2026
  • Payment within 30 days from AGM date if approved

TDS Procedures for Shareholders

Resident Shareholders

  • 10% TDS with valid PAN (Section 393(1) of Income Tax Act, 2025)
  • 20% TDS without PAN, invalid PAN, or inoperative PAN (Section 397)
  • Nil TDS for individuals if total dividend ≤ Rs. 10,000 or with duly verified Form 121
  • Special categories with nil TDS: Mutual Funds, Insurance companies, Alternative Investment Funds (Category I/II), NPS Trust, certain corporations, Government, RBI
  • Required documentation: Self-declaration forms, PAN copies, registration certificates as applicable

Non-Resident Shareholders (including FPIs)

  • Standard rate: 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess (Section 393(2))
  • Lower/Nil rate with certificate from tax authorities under Section 395(1)
  • Treaty rates available with documentation: PAN copy, Tax Residency Certificate, Form 41, Self-Declaration of No PE, SEBI Registration Certificate for FPIs
  • Application of treaty rates at Company's discretion based on documentation completeness

General Provisions

  • Rule 203: Declaration required if dividend income assessable to person other than registered shareholder
  • Multiple accounts under single PAN: Higher tax rate applicable to any status will apply to entire holding
  • Submission deadline: August 6, 2026 via RTA portal (MUFG Intime India Private Limited)
  • Late or incomplete documents will not be considered
  • TDS certificates will be emailed to registered email IDs
  • Shareholders responsible for any tax demands arising from misrepresentation

Operational Notes

  • Dividend payments processed only through electronic mode
  • Shareholders must update bank account details, PAN, and KYC in demat accounts/physical folios
  • Company will not accept declarations via email - only through RTA portal
  • Documents available for download: Form 121, NR Shareholder declaration, Resident Shareholder Other Category declaration, Rule 203 declaration, Information Under Rule 217(2)

Disclaimer

  • Communication does not constitute tax or legal advice
  • Investors advised to consult their own tax advisors for specific implications