Meeting Details

  • Date and Time: Monday, 3rd August 2026 at 10:30 a.m. IST
  • Location: Held through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The Registered Office at 'Ramakrishna Buildings', 2, Dr. P.V. Cherian Crescent, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008 is deemed the venue.
  • Type of Meeting: Annual General Meeting

Proposed Resolutions and Implications

Ordinary Business

1. Item 1: Adoption of Audited Financial Statements - To adopt the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2026, along with the Reports of Directors and Auditors.

2. Item 2: Declaration of Dividend - To declare a dividend on equity shares for the year ended 31st March 2026. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share (50%).

3. Item 3: Re-appointment of Director - To re-appoint Sri. Ravi Chitturi (DIN: 00328364), who retires by rotation.

Special Business

4. Item 4: Appointment of Statutory Auditors - To appoint M/s. Brahmayya & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Regn. No. 000513S) as Statutory Auditors for a 5-year term from the conclusion of the 85th AGM till the 90th AGM.

5. Item 5: Ratification of Cost Auditors' Remuneration - To ratify the remuneration for the financial year ending 31st March 2027:

  • M/s. Narasimha Murthy & Co., Cost Accountants, Hyderabad (Cement): ₹10,00,000 + taxes + out-of-pocket expenses.
  • M/s. S. Mahadevan & Co, Cost Accountants, Chennai (Heavy Engineering): ₹4,00,000 + taxes + out-of-pocket expenses.

6. Item 6: Appointment of Non-Executive Director - To appoint Sri. K.V.S.R. Subbaiah (DIN: 10828022) as a Non-Executive Director, liable to retire by rotation.

7. Item 7: Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director - To appoint Sri. Parthapratim Brahma (DIN: 0009784238) as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a 5-year term, not liable to retire by rotation.

8. Item 8: Payment of Commission to Directors - To approve payment of commission up to 1% of net profits to Non-Executive and Independent Directors, with a specific proposal of ₹5,00,000 each for FY 2025-26.

Voting Process and Methods

The company will provide a facility for remote e-voting through NSDL, as well as e-voting during the AGM.

  • Remote e-voting period: Commences on Friday, 31st July 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST and ends on Sunday, 2nd August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST.
  • Cut-off date: Monday, 27th July 2026 (for determining eligibility to vote).
  • Book Closure: The Register of Members will be closed from Tuesday, 28th July 2026 to Monday, 3rd August 2026 (both days inclusive).

Scrutinizer Appointment

The company has appointed Sri. Balu Sridhar (FCS 5869 and CP No. 3550), or failing him Sri. Anil Kumar Jain (FCS 4851 and CP No. 3283), partners of M/s A.K. Jain & Associates, Company Secretaries, Chennai, to act as the Scrutinizer. Their role is to scrutinize the entire e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner and submit a consolidated report to the Chairperson.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

The notice confirms compliance with:

  • The Companies Act, 2013
  • SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
  • MCA Circulars (including General Circular Nos. 14/2020, 17/2020, and the latest 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025) permitting virtual AGMs
  • SEBI Circulars regarding electronic communication and e-voting

Dividend Details

  • Record Date: Monday, 27th July 2026
  • Payment Date: On or after Thursday, 20th August 2026
  • Unclaimed Dividends: Dividends unclaimed for 7 years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).

Additional Information

  • The Annual Report and AGM Notice were filed with NSE and BSE on 10th July 2026.
  • Members are encouraged to dematerialize their shares, as all future transfers, transmissions, and transpositions will be effected only in dematerialized form.
  • The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent is M/s. Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, Chennai.