Meeting Details

The 56th Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 A.M IST through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The Registered Office of the Company at "Kothari Buildings", 114, Nungambakkam High Road, Mahathma Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034 shall be deemed to be the venue for the AGM.

Ordinary Business Agenda

1. To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, together with the Reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors thereon.

2. To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, together with the Report of the Auditors thereon.

3. To appoint a director in the place of Ms. R. Sulaiha Banu (DIN: 11609138), who retires by rotation and being eligible offers herself for re-appointment.

Special Business Agenda

4. To appoint Mr. R. Manoranjan (DIN: 11882006) as Independent Director through a Special Resolution for a term of five consecutive years from 17th August 2026 till 16th August 2031.

Voting Schedule

The Company has fixed the following schedule for remote e-voting:

  • Cut-off date for e-voting: Wednesday, 23.09.2026
  • E-voting start: From 9:00 a.m. (IST) on Sunday, September 27, 2026
  • E-voting end: Up to 5:00 p.m. (IST) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Share Transfer Book Closure

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company shall remain closed from 24.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting.

Director Appointments

Mr. R. Manoranjan was appointed as Additional Director under the category of Independent Director with effect from 17th August 2026. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, holds a Master's Degree in Commerce and a Bachelor's Degree in Law, with over 15 years of experience in corporate law, secretarial matters, capital markets, and regulatory compliances. He has previously worked with Panasonic Group, Tata Group, and Cauvery Group.

Ms. R. Sulaiha Banu (DIN: 11609138), aged 21 years, holds B.Com qualification and was initially appointed on the Board on 20-03-2026. She is the daughter of Managing Director Mr. Rafiq Ahmed and holds no shares in the company.

Document Availability

The notice of AGM and Annual Report for FY 2025-26 are available on the company's website www.kotharis.in, websites of BSE Limited at www.bseindia.com, and on CDSL website at www.evotingindia.com.

Scrutinizer Appointment

Mr. S. Ganesan, Practicing Company Secretary (COP Number: 8336) has been appointed as Scrutinizer to scrutinize e-voting process.

Dividend History

The company has not declared any dividend from the year 1995 onwards, so no transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is required.

Shareholding Information

Members holding shares in physical form are advised to dematerialize their shares as any request for transfer, transmission or transposition will be processed only in demat form.