Date: 6th August, 2026

KMP / Board / Auditor Changes

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Dividend Declaration or Non-Declaration

The document details the circumstances around a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share for FY 2025-26, which was recommended by the Board during its meeting on 6th May, 2026. This item was not included in the prior intimation to the exchanges, leading to the regulatory action.

Board Meeting Outcomes

The Board of Directors meeting held on 6th August, 2026 discussed the following:

  • Noted the fines levied by NSE (Letter: NSE/LIST-SOP/FINES/0678) and BSE (Mail: SOP-Review-15.06.2026) dated 15th June, 2026.
  • Discussed the alleged non-compliance with Regulation 29 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
  • Took note that the company had paid the penalty of ₹11,800 (inclusive of GST) to each exchange.
  • Advised that going forward, the company shall include the agenda item 'Recommendation of Dividend, if any' in all prior intimations under Regulation 29, irrespective of management proposal.

Financial Results

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Auditor’s Report

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Disinvestment / Strategic Actions

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Other Operational / Legal / Strategic Disclosures

The core of the document is a regulatory compliance disclosure. Key details include:

  • The alleged non-compliance was for omitting the dividend agenda from the prior intimation for the Board Meeting held on 6th May, 2026.
  • The company's rationale was that at the time of the prior intimation (29th April, 2026), no dividend proposal existed from management, and including it could create unwarranted market expectations.
  • The dividend recommendation arose suo-moto from Non-Executive and Independent Directors during the board meeting and was approved under 'Any Other Business'.
  • The outcome, including the dividend, was promptly intimated to the exchanges post-meeting.
  • The company submitted detailed representations to both BSE and NSE (Case No. CS1534722 at NSE) requesting reconsideration.
  • NSE advised submitting a formal waiver application via the NEAPS portal, but the non-refundable processing fee was ₹10,000 + 18% GST, equivalent to the fine amount.
  • Consequently, the company paid the fines of ₹10,000 + ₹1,800 GST = ₹11,800 to each exchange on 26th June, 2026 (UTR: HDFCH01083064664 for BSE, HDFCH01083064665 for NSE).
  • The promoters of the company were informed of the identified non-compliance.