Dividend Declaration Details
- Board of Directors recommended a dividend of ₹0.05 per equity share (5% of face value ₹1) for FY2025-26 at meeting held on April 23, 2026
- Dividend payment is subject to approval at the 44th Annual General Meeting
- Record date fixed for determining entitlement: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
TDS Implementation Framework
As per Income Tax Act, 2025, the company is required to deduct tax at source on dividend payments. TDS rates vary depending on:
- Residential status of shareholder
- Documentation submitted and accepted by the company
- Validity of PAN and Aadhaar linkage status
Key Dates and Deadlines
- All tax-related documents must be submitted by July 14, 2026, 5:00 PM IST
- Documents accepted via email: secretarial@kcfl.in or cs@lcfl.in
- Physical submissions accepted at company's Indore office address
TDS Rates for Resident Shareholders
Table 1: Resident Shareholder Categories
- Resident individuals submitting Form No. 12I: NIL TDS
- Order under Section 395: Rate provided in the order
- Insurance Companies: NIL TDS (with documentary evidence)
- Corporations exempt from income-tax: NIL TDS (with documentary evidence)
- Mutual Funds: NIL TDS (with documentary evidence)
- Business Trust: NIL TDS (with documentary evidence)
- Alternative Investment Fund: NIL TDS (with documentary evidence)
- Recognized Provident funds/Approved Superannuation fund/Approved Gratuity Fund: NIL TDS (with documentary evidence)
- New Pension System Trust: NIL TDS (with documentary evidence)
- Other Resident shareholders without PAN/invalid PAN/inoperative PAN: 20% TDS
TDS Rates for Non-Resident Shareholders
Table 2: Non-Resident Shareholder Categories
- Any Non-resident shareholder, FII, FPI: 20% or Tax Treaty rate whichever is lower (plus surcharge and cess)
- Non-Resident Shareholders tax residents of Notified Jurisdictional Area: 30% TDS
- Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension funds notified by Central Government: NIL TDS (with documentation)
- Subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA): NIL TDS (with self-declaration)
Critical Compliance Requirements
- Valid PAN mandatory for all shareholders - absence leads to 20% TDS deduction under Section 397(2)
- PAN must be linked with Aadhaar as per Section 262 - inoperative PANs attract higher TDS rates
- Shareholders with multiple accounts under single PAN: higher applicable tax rate will be applied to entire holding
- Physical shareholders must comply with SEBI circular dated November 03, 2021 (and amendments) regarding updated KYC details
Document Submission Procedures
For Resident Individual Shareholders
- Form No. 12I can be submitted electronically through Depository Participants (NSDL/CDSL)
- Alternatively, physical submission to company's RTA: Ankit Consultancy Private Limited
For Non-Resident Shareholders
- Required documents: Tax Residency Certificate (valid for TY 2026-27 or calendar year 2026)
- Form No. 41 executed electronically from Income tax portal
- Self-declaration confirming no Permanent Establishment in India and eligibility for Tax Treaty benefits
Additional Provisions
- Shareholders can claim refund through income tax return filing if higher TDS deducted
- TDS credit will be visible in Form 26AS available on e-filing portal
- Company relies on depository/RTA records for TDS deduction - no revision requests entertained
Annexures Provided
- Annexure 1: Form No. 12I (Declaration for receipt of dividend without deduction of Tax)
- Annexure 2: Self declaration for Resident shareholder
- Annexure 3: Self declaration regarding credit for tax deducted at source
- Annexure 4: Form No. 41
- Annexure 5: Declaration that income is assessable in hands of other person
All documents are available on company website: https://kcfl.co.in/