ADC India declares ₹25 dividend, reappoints Lin Xia Smyth
ADC India Communications Limited held its 38th AGM on August 7, 2026, where it declared a ₹25 per share dividend for FY26 and reappointed Lin Xia Smyth as a director. The virtual meeting was attended by 48 members and chaired by Nagendra Venkaswamy, with full compliance with SEBI and MCA regulations.

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ADC India Communications Limited declared a dividend of ₹25 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, during its 38th Annual General Meeting held on August 7, 2026. The meeting also approved the reappointment of Lin Xia Smyth as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, who was eligible for re-election after retiring by rotation. This payout signals the Board’s confidence in the company’s cash flows and commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst ongoing operational activities.
The AGM was conducted through video conferencing and other audio-visual means (OAVM) in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The meeting commenced at 11:00 a.m. (IST) and concluded at 12:15 p.m. (IST), including time allocated for e-voting. Forty-eight members were present via VC/OAVM, satisfying the quorum requirements. The proceedings were scrutinized by Mr. Pradeep B. Kulkarni, Partner at V Sreedharan and Associates, with Mr. V. Sreedharan serving as the alternate scrutinizer.
Key Resolutions Passed
The primary items of business transacted at the meeting included the adoption of audited financial statements and the declaration of dividends. The details of the key resolutions are outlined below:
| Resolution | Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Statements | Adoption of Audited Financial Statements for FY26 |
| Dividend Declaration | ₹25 per equity share (Face Value: ₹10) |
| Director Reappointment | Lin Xia Smyth (DIN: 11525342) reappointed |
Nagendra Venkaswamy, Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director, presided over the meeting. He delivered the chairman’s address, followed by remarks from J. N. Mylaraiah, Managing Director. The Chairman also noted the sad demise of Vijaya Latha Reddy, an Independent Director of the company, during the proceedings.
Governance and Compliance
The statutory auditors, S R B C & CO LLP, were represented by Partner Pushkar Sakhalkar and Manager Mukul Maheshwari. Geetha Desikachari, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, informed members that statutory registers were open for e-inspection and detailed the e-voting schedule. Voting lines remained open for fifteen minutes after the conclusion of the meeting to ensure fair participation. The results of the voting were to be declared based on the scrutinizer’s report and intimated to BSE Limited.
The company emphasized its adherence to regulatory norms under Regulation 30, Part-A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The summary of proceedings is available on the company’s website, www.adckcl.com , for further reference by investors and stakeholders.
Historical Stock Returns for ADC India Communications
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.45% | -0.15% | -10.75% | +59.72% | +75.91% | +728.81% |
How will the declared dividend payout ratio impact ADC India's capital allocation strategy for upcoming infrastructure projects in FY27?
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