Meeting Details

  • Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. (IST)
  • Location: Conducted through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) without physical attendance, as permitted by MCA Circulars including General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025.
  • Type: Annual General Meeting
  • Cut-off Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 for determining member eligibility to vote and attend.

Proposed Resolutions and Implications

Ordinary Business

1. Adoption of Financial Statements: To receive, consider, and adopt the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for FY26 along with Board and Auditor reports.

2. Dividend Declaration: To declare a final dividend of ₹4.25 per equity share (face value ₹10 each) for FY26.

3. Director Re-appointment: To appoint Mr. Shaishav Dharia (DIN: 06405078), who retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment.

4. Auditor Appointment: To appoint M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013) as Statutory Auditors for a five-year term from the conclusion of the 31st AGM until the 36th AGM in 2031, at a remuneration of ₹28.5 million for FY27 with a 6% annual escalation.

Special Business

5. Director Continuation: To approve the continuation of Mr. Rajinder Pal Singh (DIN: 02943155) as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director after attaining 75 years of age, for a three-year period from August 14, 2026 to August 13, 2029.

6. Cost Auditor Remuneration: To ratify the remuneration of ₹10,00,000 plus applicable taxes and expenses for M/s. D. C. Dave & Co., Cost Accountants (Registration No. 000611) for FY27 cost audit.

Voting Process and Methods

  • Remote E-voting Period: Commences at 09:00 AM IST on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and concludes at 05:00 PM IST on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  • Platform: Managed by MUFG Intime India Private Limited (RTA) via InstaVote.
  • Eligibility: Members holding shares as of the cut-off date (August 7, 2026) in physical or electronic form.
  • Methods: Shareholders can vote through:
  • NSDL OTP-based login, IDeAS facility, or e-voting website
  • CDSL e-voting page or Easi/Easiest facility
  • InstaVote for physical shareholders and non-individual shareholders
  • Meeting Voting: Members attending the AGM via VC/OAVM who have not voted remotely can vote during the meeting through the InstaMeet platform.

Key Voting Outcomes and Scrutinizer

  • Scrutinizer: Mr. Ashish Garg (Membership No. FCS 5181) of M/s GDR & Partners LLP appointed to scrutinize the e-voting process.
  • Result Declaration: The scrutinizer will submit a consolidated report to the Chairman post-AGM. Results will be declared to stock exchanges within two working days and made available on the company website.
  • Quorum: Members attending via VC/OAVM will be counted for quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

The notice confirms compliance with:

  • SEBI Listing Regulations (Regulations 34, 36, 44, 53, 58)
  • Companies Act, 2013 (Sections 102, 108, 112, 113, 139, 142, 148, 152, 170, 189)
  • Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
  • MCA Circulars permitting virtual AGMs
  • Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2)
  • Income-tax Act, 2025 provisions for TDS on dividend

Dividend Information

  • Record Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
  • Payment Date: On or after Monday, August 17, 2026
  • TDS Applicability: Dividend subject to TDS deduction as per Income-tax Act, 2025:
  • 10% for residents with valid PAN
  • 20% for residents without PAN/invalid PAN
  • 20% plus surcharge and cess for non-residents, unless DTAA benefits apply
  • Document Submission Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 for submitting Forms 121/41 and other documents to claim lower/nil TDS.

Additional Information

  • The 5th Integrated Report for FY26 is being sent electronically to members with registered email addresses.
  • Members without registered emails will receive a letter with a web link to access the report.
  • Physical copies of the Integrated Report are available upon request.
  • The notice and report are available on the company website (www.lodhagroup.com) and stock exchange websites (BSE and NSE).
  • Detailed instructions are provided for updating PAN, KYC, bank details, and nomination facilities.
  • Members are urged to convert physical shares to demat form to avail seamless services.
  • Unclaimed dividends for seven years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).