Nature of the Event

Kaynes Technology India Limited (Scrip Code: KAYNES/543664) has issued a notice for its Eighteenth Annual General Meeting for the Financial Year 2025-26. This is a regulatory disclosure under SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.

Meeting Details

The 18th AGM will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means. The venue is deemed to be the Registered Office at 23-25, Belagola Food Industrial Estate, Metagalli PO, Mysuru 570016, Karnataka, India.

Ordinary Business Agenda

Item 1: Adoption of Financial Statements

To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Financial Statements (including Consolidated Financial Statements) for the year ended March 31, 2026, together with Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors.

Item 2: Re-appointment of Director Retiring by Rotation

To appoint Mrs. Savitha Ramesh (DIN: 01756684) who retires by rotation and offers herself for re-appointment.

  • Age: 54 years
  • Date of initial appointment: March 28, 2008
  • Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Commerce from University of Madras
  • Current Remuneration: ₹18 million per annum
  • Board Meetings attended: 7 out of 9 meetings during FY 2025-26
  • Equity shares held: 19,800 shares as of August 7, 2026
  • Directorships in other companies: 9 companies including Kaynes Semicon Private Limited, Kaynes Circuits Private Limited, etc.

Item 3: Appointment of Statutory Auditors

To appoint Messrs. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013) as statutory auditors for a term of 5 years from conclusion of 18th AGM till conclusion of 23rd AGM.

  • Remuneration to be mutually agreed between Board and auditors
  • Replaces Messrs. K.P. Rao & Co. who completed their first term
  • Firm has 98 partners and 20 offices across India
  • Valid peer review certificate and empaneled with CAG

Special Business Agenda

Item 4: Ratification of Cost Auditors Remuneration

To ratify remuneration of M/s. GA and Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 000409) for FY 2026-27.

  • Remuneration: ₹1,00,000 plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses at actuals
  • Appointed by Board on May 13, 2026

Item 5: Re-appointment of Whole-Time Director

To re-appoint Mr. Jairam Paravastu Sampath (DIN: 08064368) as Whole-Time Director for 5 years from April 1, 2027.

  • Remuneration: ₹15 million per annum
  • Currently Whole-Time Director and CFO since April 1, 2022
  • Qualification: B.Tech (Mechanical) from IIT Madras, PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad
  • 30 years experience in manufacturing, operations, finance
  • Holds no equity shares in the company

Item 6: Re-appointment of Independent Director

To re-appoint Mr. Alexander Koshy (DIN: 07896084) as Independent Director for second term of 5 years from February 21, 2027 to February 20, 2032.

  • Qualification: Fellow Chartered Accountant (19th and 16th ranks in CA Inter and Final)
  • Former Director (Finance) & CFO of Bharat Electronics Ltd.
  • Expertise in finance, corporate governance, defense sector

Item 7: Re-appointment of Independent Director

To re-appoint Mrs. Poornima Ranganath (DIN: 00349450) as Independent Director for second term of 5 years from March 31, 2027 to March 30, 2032.

  • Qualification: Law graduate from National Law School of India University
  • 30 years experience in corporate law, HR laws, contract management
  • Founder and Managing Partner at Law Assist

Item 8: Authorization for Loans, Guarantees and Investments

Special resolution to authorize Board to make loans, give guarantees, and make investments in any body corporate up to ₹7,000 crores over and above limits mentioned under Section 186(2) of Companies Act, 2013.

  • Purpose: Optimal use of funds and long-term strategic objectives
  • Specifically mentions expansion in semiconductor, circuits, electronic manufacturing services, railways, metering, space technology
  • Excludes limits applicable to wholly-owned subsidiaries

Voting and Participation Details

Cut-off Dates

  • Record date for e-voting: Friday, September 11, 2026
  • Cut-off date for physical document requests: Friday, August 14, 2026

E-voting Schedule

  • Remote e-voting starts: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM IST
  • Remote e-voting ends: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST
  • E-voting during meeting: September 17, 2026 during AGM

Voting Platforms

  • CDSL e-voting platform: www.evotingindia.com
  • Helpline: helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com or 18002109911
  • Scrutinizer: Mrs. Kalaivani S, Practising Company Secretary (M. No. 57112)

Document Availability

  • Annual Report available at: https://www.kaynestechnology.co.in/doc/Regulation-46-of-sebi-lodr-regulation/2025-26.pdf
  • Physical copies available on request for shareholders not registered email

Financial Implications

  • Statutory auditor remuneration to be mutually agreed (not quantified)
  • Cost auditor remuneration: ₹1,00,000 plus taxes and expenses
  • Director remuneration: Mrs. Savitha Ramesh - ₹18 million/year, Mr. Jairam Sampath - ₹15 million/year
  • Investment authorization: ₹7,000 crores above statutory limits