Key Dates
- AGM Date: Thursday, 6th August 2026
- AGM Timing: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Original Submission Date: 7th August 2026 (with delay)
- Condonation Request Date: 10th August 2026
- E-voting Period: 3rd August 2026 (9:00 AM) to 5th August 2026 (5:00 PM)
AGM Details
The 79th AGM was held through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means as per MCA and SEBI circulars. Mr. Dilip D. Dandekar, Chairman & Non-Executive Director, chaired the meeting. All Board of Directors, Chief Financial Officer, Statutory Auditor, and Secretarial Auditor were present.
Business Transacted
Ordinary Business (Ordinary Resolutions)
1. Adoption of audited financial statements for FY 2025-26 ended 31st March 2026, along with Reports of Board of Directors and Auditors
2. Declaration of dividend of ₹0.30 per equity share of ₹1 each (30%) for FY 2025-26
3. Re-appointment of Mr. Masaharu Inoue (DIN: 10154904) who retired by rotation
Special Business (Special Resolution)
4. Continuation of Mr. Dilip D. Dandekar (DIN: 00846901) as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director - Chairman
Voting Process
The company provided remote e-voting facility between 3rd-5th August 2026. Mr. J. H. Ranade, Practising Company Secretary (FCS 4317, CP 2520) of M/s. JHR & Associates was appointed as scrutinizer. Results of combined remote e-voting and e-voting at AGM were to be declared within two working days.
Delay Explanation and Condonation Request
The company disclosed that the AGM proceedings could not be filed within the prescribed timeline due to "unforeseen technical glitches." The delay was approximately one hour. The company emphasized that it made sincere efforts for timely compliance and submitted immediately upon resolution of the technical issue. They requested condonation considering the brief and inadvertent nature of the delay and assured utmost care for future submissions.
Financial Statement Note
The Chairman noted that the audited financial statements contained no qualifications from Statutory Auditors except regarding "quantity recorded in the books of accounts and the physical inventory which is seen on the co figures."
Presentation and Q&A
Mr. Satish Veerappa, Managing Director, presented on operational and financial performance for FY 2025-26. The Chairman, Managing Director, and CFO addressed queries from registered speakers.