1. Annual Report and Notice of AGM

The Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26 and the Notice of the 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) were sent to shareholders via electronic mode at their registered email addresses.

  • AGM Date & Time: Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. (IST)
  • AGM Mode: Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) without physical attendance.
  • Availability: The documents are available for download from the company's website, the BSE website (www.bseindia.com), and the CDSL website (www.evotingindia.com).

2. Dividend and TDS Communication

A communication regarding the deduction of Tax at Source (TDS) on Dividend for FY 2025-26 was sent to shareholders via electronic mode.

  • Dividend: The Board of Directors, at its meeting on May 24, 2026, recommended a final dividend of Re. 1.00 (10%) per equity share (face value Rs. 10) for the year ended March 31, 2026.
  • Payment: The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM and will be paid within 30 days thereafter.
  • Record Date: The cut-off date for determining eligibility for the dividend and e-voting is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  • Payment Mode: Dividend will be paid exclusively through electronic mode. Shareholders must update their bank details with their Depository Participant (DP) or the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA).

E-Voting Procedures

The company is providing remote e-voting and e-voting during the AGM facility through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).

  • Remote E-Voting Period: Commences on August 17, 2026, at 09:00 am IST and ends on August 19, 2026, at 05:00 pm IST.
  • Voting Eligibility: Members holding shares as of the cut-off date (August 13, 2026).
  • Login Credentials: The EVSN for the company's AGM is 260723006.

TDS Provisions on Dividend

The communication details the TDS provisions under the Income Tax Act, 2025, which are applicable from April 1, 2026. Shareholders must provide/update their residential status, PAN, and category with the Company/RTA/DP on or before the Record Date (August 13, 2026).

For Resident Members:

  • Standard TDS rate is 10%.
  • A rate of 20% applies for: No PAN/Invalid PAN, Non-linking of PAN and Aadhaar.
  • A NIL rate can be claimed by submitting specific forms and declarations (e.g., Form 121 for individuals, declarations for Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies, AIFs, NPS Trust) via the RTA's portal (https://mdpl.in/login) by August 13, 2026.

For Non-Resident Members:

  • Standard TDS rate is 20% (plus surcharge and cess).
  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)/Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are also subject to 20%.
  • Lower Tax Treaty Rates under applicable DTAAs can be claimed by submitting a suite of documents including PAN (if available), Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), Tax Identification Number, and a self-declaration of DTAA eligibility via the RTA's portal by the deadline.
  • Shareholders from Notified Jurisdictional Areas are subject to a 30% rate.

General Provisions for All Members:

  • Documents must be submitted exclusively through the provided online links by August 13, 2026. Documents received by post, courier, or hand delivery are also accepted, but those sent via other electronic methods (e.g., email) will not be considered.
  • The company is not obligated to apply beneficial DTAA rates and reserves the right to reject documents for discrepancies.
  • For joint holders, the first-named shareholder must furnish the requisite documents.
  • The company will deduct TDS based on records from depositories or the RTA, and no requests for revision of the TDS return will be entertained.
  • Shareholders are responsible for any tax demands arising from misrepresentation in the documents they provide.

AGM Participation

  • Registration for Speaking: Members wishing to speak at the AGM must register by sending an email to investors@sumedhafiscal.com from their registered email ID by August 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM, providing their name, demat/folio number, and mobile number.
  • Joining the AGM: Members can join the AGM 15 minutes before or after its start time using their e-voting credentials on the CDSL website (www.evotingindia.com).