Batliboi Limited has set a firm deadline of August 5, 2026, for shareholders to submit necessary documentation to claim exemptions or lower rates on Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) for its final dividend payout. This procedural requirement ensures compliance with the Income-tax Act, 2025, as amended by the Finance Act, 2026, which mandates that dividends are taxable in the hands of the recipient. Shareholders who fail to provide valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) details or relevant exemption certificates by this date will face higher withholding tax rates, directly impacting their net dividend income.

The Board of Directors recommended the final dividend during its meeting on May 20, 2026. The proposal includes a 12% dividend on equity shares with a face value of ₹5, amounting to ₹0.60 per share. For preference shares, the Board recommended a 1% dividend (Re. 1 per share) on 692,480 shares and an 8% dividend (₹8 per share) on 270,000 shares, both carrying a face value of ₹100. These dividends are subject to approval by shareholders at the 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for August 7, 2026, via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. If approved, the company intends to distribute the dividend within 30 days.

TDS Provisions for Resident Shareholders

For resident shareholders, the company is required to deduct tax at source under Section 393(1) read with Section 393(4) of the Act. The standard TDS rate is 10% if the shareholder has registered a valid PAN. However, the rate jumps to 20% under Section 397 if the PAN is missing, invalid, or deemed inoperative due to non-linking with Aadhaar.

Resident individuals may avoid TDS deduction if their total dividend income in FY 2027 does not exceed ₹10,000, or if they furnish Form 121 along with meeting all eligibility conditions. Resident non-individuals, including insurance companies, mutual funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and New Pension System (NPS) trusts, can claim exemption by providing specific self-declarations and registration certificates as detailed in Annexure 2 of the communication.

Withholding Tax for Non-Resident Shareholders

Non-resident shareholders face a withholding tax rate of 20%, plus applicable surcharge and cess, under Section 393(2). To avail of lower rates under Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), non-residents must submit a comprehensive set of documents by the August 5 deadline. These include a self-attested PAN card (or specific identification details if PAN is unavailable), a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) for FY 2027, and an e-filed Form 41. Additionally, shareholders must provide a self-declaration confirming beneficial ownership and treaty eligibility. Foreign Institutional Investors must also submit their SEBI registration certificates.

The company emphasized that it is not obligated to apply beneficial DTAA rates unless the submitted documents are complete and satisfactory. Shareholders are advised to independently verify their eligibility for DTAA benefits.

Submission Guidelines and Deadlines

Shareholders must submit all tax-related documents to investorsqry@datamaticsbpm.com or investors@batliboi.com on or before August 5, 2026. Any submissions received after this cutoff will not be considered for determining the withholding tax rate for this dividend cycle. For those seeking lower withholding under Section 395, the certificate must be issued against the company’s TAN: MUMB12649A; certificates against other TANs will be rejected.

Shareholders holding physical folios must ensure their bank account details, PAN, and nomination choices are updated to receive electronic dividend payments, as mandated by SEBI circulars effective from April 1, 2024. Tax credits deducted will be available via Form 168 on the TRACES portal or the Income Tax e-filing website.

Batliboi has secured a major contract valued at ₹52 crore from SAEL Industries Limited to design, supply, install, and commission pollution equipment. The order is for a 6GW Solar Cell Line at a manufacturing facility located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The project is expected to be commissioned within the next 6 to 8 months.

Order Details

The contract was awarded by a domestic entity, SAEL Industries Limited. The scope of work for Batliboi Ltd - EEG Division includes the design, engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning of a PEX System to support the client's solar cell manufacturing operations.

The company confirmed that the promoter, promoter group, or group companies do not have any interest in the entity that awarded the order. The transaction does not fall within related party transactions.