Meeting Logistics

The 39th AGM was held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:16 PM IST via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM).

The deemed venue was the Registered Office at Eco Centre, 8th Floor, EM-4, Sector-V, Kolkata – 700091.

The meeting was conducted in compliance with MCA circulars and SEBI Listing Regulations.

Attendees

Directors Present:

  • Mr. Sushil Jhunjhunwala (Chairman & Executive Director, Chairman of CSR Committee)
  • Mr. Ajit Jhunjhunwala (Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Chairman of the Meeting)
  • Mrs. Nidhi Jhunjhunwala (Executive Director)
  • Mr. Subir Bose (Independent Director, Chairman of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and Risk Management Committee)
  • Ms. Suparna Chakrabortti (Independent Director, Chairperson of Audit Committee)
  • Mr. Saradindu Dutta (Independent Director)

Key Managerial Personnel Present:

  • Mr. Alok Pandey (Chief Financial Officer)
  • Mr. Jit Roy Choudhury (Company Secretary & Compliance Officer)

Other Attendees:

  • Mr. Giridhari Lal Choudhary (Partner, M/s. Singhi & Co., Statutory Auditors)
  • Mr. Pravin Kumar Drolia (Secretarial Auditor, Practicing Company Secretary, Scrutinizer)

Voting Process

Remote e-voting was conducted by NSDL from August 24, 2026 (9:00 AM IST) to August 26, 2026 (5:00 PM IST).

E-voting during the AGM remained open for 15 minutes after the meeting concluded for members who joined virtually and had not voted remotely.

The Scrutinizer's Report and Voting Results will be submitted separately as per Regulation 44(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations.

Business Transacted

Ordinary Business:

1. Adoption of Financial Statements for FY ended March 31, 2026, along with Reports of Board of Directors and Auditors.

2. Declaration of Dividend @ 250% i.e., ₹5.00 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY ended March 31, 2026.

3. Re-appointment of Mrs. Nidhi Jhunjhunwala (DIN: 01144803) as Director who retired by rotation.

Special Business:

4. Re-appointment of Ms. Suparna Chakrabortti (DIN: 07090308) as Non-Executive Woman Independent Director for a second term of five years from January 27, 2027, to January 26, 2032.

5. Appointment of Mr. Saradindu Dutta (DIN: 00058639) as Non-Executive Independent Director for five years from July 8, 2026, to July 7, 2031.

6. Appointment of Mr. Abhyuday Jhunjhunwala as Vice President Business Development (holding an office or place of profit).

Shareholder Interaction

The Chairman delivered a speech highlighting financial performance for FY 2025-26 and outlook.

Registered shareholder speakers were invited to express views and seek clarifications on agenda items.

Mr. Ajit Jhunjhunwala responded to queries regarding the company's accounts and businesses.

Conclusion and Disclosure

The meeting concluded after all business was completed and the 15-minute e-voting window closed.

The voting results will be made available on the company website (www.laopala.in) and NSDL website, and forwarded to NSE and BSE.