Key Dates

  • Annual General Meeting Date: Monday, 28th September 2026 at 11:30 A.M. (IST)
  • Record Date for Dividend: Monday, 21st September 2026
  • Remote E-Voting Period: Commences Friday, 25th September 2026 at 9:00 AM and ends Sunday, 27th September 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cut-off Date for Voting Eligibility: Monday, 21st September 2026
  • Dividend Payment Date: On or before October 28, 2026

Dividend Declaration

  • Final dividend of ₹20 per equity share (200% of face value of ₹10) proposed for financial year ended March 31, 2026
  • Dividend subject to deduction of tax at source (TDS)
  • Payment will be made electronically to eligible members

Board Appointments and Changes

Ordinary Business Resolutions:

1. Item No. 1: Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY ended March 31, 2026

2. Item No. 2: Declaration of final dividend of ₹20 per equity share

3. Item No. 3: Re-appointment of Mr. Sun Yajie (DIN: 11191121) as Director retiring by rotation

Special Business Resolutions:

4. Item No. 4: Appointment of Mr. Wang Dazhong (DIN: 11849911) as Chairman & Managing Director

  • Tenure: 15th August 2026 to 14th August 2029 (3 years)
  • Remuneration: ₹1,00,00,000 per annum (salary, allowances, PF, PLI)
  • Previously appointed as Additional Director effective 15th August 2026

5. Item No. 5: Appointment of Mr. Sethuraman Shanmugasundaram (DIN: 11871332) as Whole-time Director designated as Chief Operating Officer

  • Tenure: 15th August 2026 to 14th August 2029 (3 years)
  • Remuneration: ₹60,00,000 per annum (salary, allowances, PF, PLI)
  • Previously appointed as Additional Director effective 15th August 2026

6. Item No. 6: Appointment of Ms. Apurva Pradeep Joshi (DIN: 06608172) as Non-Executive Independent Director

  • Tenure: 15th August 2026 to 14th August 2031 (5 years)
  • Eligible for commission payment to Independent Directors

7. Item No. 7: Approval for payment of commission to Independent Directors

  • Commission amount: ₹8,00,000 per year per Independent Director
  • In addition to sitting fees for Board/Committee meetings

8. Item No. 8: Ratification of Cost Auditor's remuneration

  • Mr. K. Suryanarayanan (Cost Accountant, Registration No. 102347)
  • Remuneration: ₹4,00,000 plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses
  • For audit of cost records for FY ending March 31, 2027

Meeting Logistics

  • AGM will be held through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM)
  • Registered Office (Dhun Building, III Floor, 827, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600002) deemed as venue
  • Facility available for 1000 members on first-come-first-served basis (exceptions for large shareholders, promoters, institutional investors, directors, KMPs, committee chairs, auditors)
  • Notice and Annual Report sent only through electronic mode
  • Physical copies available on request

E-Voting Details

  • Remote e-voting facility provided through NSDL
  • Members can vote electronically from September 25-27, 2026
  • Scrutinizer: Ms. Shaswati Vaishnav, Practicing Company Secretary (ACS No. 11392 and CP No. 8675)
  • Results to be announced within two working days after AGM conclusion

Dividend Payment Process

For Demat Holders:

  • Dividend paid based on details provided by Depository Participants
  • Members must update bank details with their DPs

For Physical Shareholders:

  • Folios must be KYC compliant for electronic dividend payment
  • Required documents must be submitted to RTA by September 21, 2026:
  • Form ISR-1 with complete details
  • Original cheque copy
  • Self-attested PAN copy
  • Address proof document
  • Form ISR-2 (bank attested)
  • Nomination forms if applicable

Tax Compliance

  • TDS will be deducted as per Income Tax Act, 2025
  • Members must submit relevant forms for lower/nil TDS deduction by September 21, 2026:
  • Resident individuals: Form 121 (erstwhile Form 15G/15H)
  • Non-resident shareholders: Permanent Establishment Declaration, Beneficial Ownership Declaration, Tax Residency Certificate, Form 41 (erstwhile Form 10F)