Universal Cables 81st AGM Notice with ₹45B Borrowing Limit

Event Details

The Eighty-First Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Universal Cables Limited will be held on Monday, 3rd August, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. at the Registered Office of the Company at P.O. Birla Vikas, Satna - 485 005 (M.P.).

Ordinary Business Agenda

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

2. To receive, consider and adopt the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 with Report of Auditors

3. To declare dividend on equity shares for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026

4. To appoint Shri Prem Singh Khamesra (DIN: 00049162) as Director who retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment

Special Business Agenda

Item No. 5: Increase in Borrowing Limit (Special Resolution)

The resolution seeks to increase the borrowing limit from ₹3,500 crores to ₹4,500 crores (Rupees Four Thousand Five Hundred Crores). This supersedes the resolution passed at the 79th AGM held on 2nd August, 2024. The borrowing may include rupee loans/credit facilities, foreign currency loans/credit facilities, debentures, bonds, inter-corporate deposits, and non-fund based facilities.

Item No. 6: Creation of Security on Assets (Special Resolution)

This resolution authorizes creation of mortgages, charges, hypothecations, pledges and other securities on company assets to secure borrowings up to ₹4,500 crores, superseding the previous limit of ₹3,500 crores approved at the 79th AGM.

Item No. 7: Ratification of Cost Auditors Remuneration (Ordinary Resolution)

Seeks ratification of remuneration payable to Messrs D. Sabyasachi & Co., Cost Accountants (Registration No. 000369) amounting to ₹1,20,000/- plus applicable GST and reimbursement of actual out-of-pocket and traveling expenses for conducting cost audit for FY ending 31st March, 2027.

Dividend Information

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 23rd May, 2026 recommended a dividend of ₹4.50 per equity share (face value ₹10 each), representing 45% for FY 2025-26.

• Record Date: 27th July, 2026
• Payment Date: On or before 31st August, 2026
• Dividend will be paid to beneficial owners in dematerialized form and members in physical form as on record date

Remote e-Voting Details

The Company provides remote e-voting facility through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) at https://www.evotingindia.com

• Voting Period: Friday, 31st July, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. to Sunday, 2nd August, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
• Cut-off Date: 27th July, 2026
• Members holding shares in physical or dematerialized form as on cut-off date can vote electronically

Tax Deduction at Source on Dividend

Detailed TDS provisions are provided for both resident and non-resident shareholders:

• Resident individuals: No TDS if total dividend ≤ ₹10,000 during Tax Year 2026-27
• Default TDS rate: 10% for residents with valid PAN, 20% for invalid/no PAN
• Non-resident shareholders: Rates vary from 10% to 30% depending on category and tax treaty benefits
• Documents must be submitted to RTA by 27th July, 2026 at 17:00 Hrs IST

Additional Information

• The Company transferred ₹4,09,063.50 (unpaid dividend for FY 2017-18) to IEPF on 7th October, 2025
• 99,414 equity shares were transferred to IEPF Account on 14th October, 2025
• Registrar & Share Transfer Agent: MUFG Intime India Private Limited
• Scrutinizers appointed: Shri Rajesh Kumar Mishra and/or Ms. Jyoti Sharma for e-voting; Shri Rajesh Kumar Mishra and/or Shri P K Jain for ballot/poll process
• The Notice is issued pursuant to Regulation 30(2) read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015

Documents Availability

The Annual Report 2025-26 including Notice of AGM is available on company website https://www.unistar.co.in and stock exchange websites.