Bata India Limited has fixed Friday, July 31, 2026, as the record date for the purpose of dividend payment, which is subject to approval at its upcoming 93rd Annual General Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. IST through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means, in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Notice convening the AGM and the Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, will be sent via email to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Shareholders holding shares in physical mode or without registered email addresses must submit specific documents, including a self-attested PAN card and address proof, to the company or the RTA to register their email and participate in e-voting.

Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Listing Regulations, the record date for dividend payment is set for July 31, 2026. The company stated that dividend payments, if approved, will be made after the necessary deduction of tax at source (TDS) in compliance with the Income-tax Act, 2025. The applicable withholding tax rates will vary based on the residential status and documentation provided by shareholders.

Physical shareholders are required to furnish their PAN, contact details, bank account details, and specimen signature to the RTA to facilitate dividend payments through RBI-approved electronic modes. Members holding shares in demat mode must update their email addresses and bank mandates directly with their respective Depository Participants. The Notice and Annual Report will be available on the company’s website and will be forwarded to the BSE, NSE, and Calcutta Stock Exchange for dissemination.

Key Event Details

Bata India Ltd has communicated the tax deduction at source (TDS) provisions applicable to the dividend of ₹9 per equity share recommended for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company specified that the dividend, if approved at the Annual General Meeting on August 12, 2026, will be subject to withholding tax in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 2025. Shareholders must ensure their records are updated and submit required documents by July 22, 2026, to facilitate the correct deduction of tax.

The Board of Directors recommended the dividend, amounting to 180% of the face value of ₹5 per share, at its meeting held on May 27, 2026. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility has been fixed as July 31, 2026. The company emphasized that dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders and that it is obligated to deduct TDS at applicable rates.

For resident shareholders, the TDS rate varies based on the dividend amount and the availability of a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN). No tax will be deducted if the total dividend for the financial year does not exceed ₹10,000, provided the PAN is available. For other resident shareholders with a valid PAN, the TDS rate is 10%. In cases where the PAN is invalid, inoperative, or not available, the tax deduction rate increases to 20%. Resident members seeking lower or nil deduction must submit specific forms such as Form 121 or a lower tax withholding certificate under Section 395(1) of the IT Act.

Non-resident members face a standard withholding rate of 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess. However, they may opt for the beneficial rate specified under the relevant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (Tax Treaty) if applicable. To avail treaty benefits, non-resident shareholders must submit documents including a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), Form 41, and a self-declaration confirming their tax residency and beneficial ownership status. Specific categories, such as Category I Foreign Portfolio Investors and Alternative Investment Funds located in International Financial Services Centres, are subject to a 10% tax rate.

The company has stipulated that documents must be submitted to its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited, on or before July 22, 2026. Any documents received after this date will be accepted at the sole discretion of the company. Bata India clarified that tax deducted based on the information available will be considered final, and no subsequent refunds or adjustments will be made. Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors for guidance on their specific tax liabilities.

Applicable TDS Rates for Resident Members

Key Deadlines and Details

• Record Date: July 31, 2026
• AGM Date: August 12, 2026
• Document Submission Deadline: July 22, 2026
• RTA: M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited