Black Box has confirmed its 40th Annual General Meeting will be held on September 16, 2026, at 11:00 am via video conferencing. The company will approve a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share and restructure its authorized capital.

Remote e-voting begins on September 13, 2026, at 9:00 am and concludes on September 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Shareholders holding shares as of the cut-off date, September 9, 2026, are eligible to vote. The Board recommended the dividend on May 26, 2026. Payouts are scheduled for September 23, 2026, for shareholders on record as of August 28, 2026.

Capital Structure Reclassification

The company seeks approval to reclassify its authorized share capital of ₹145 crore. This move increases equity headroom without raising the total limit, facilitating future fundraising.

Paid-up equity capital stands at ₹35.52 crore, comprising 17.76 crore shares. This utilizes approximately 79% of the current authorized equity headroom of ₹45 crore.

Governance Updates

Mr. Anshuman Ruia, Executive Director, retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment. He attended three board meetings during FY26 and drew no remuneration. Mr. Ruia leads technology investments for the Essar Group.

Black Box Limited submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange on August 24, 2026. The filing outlines the company’s consolidated environmental, social, and governance disclosures across its global operations.

The report identifies data security, supply chain management, and climate resilience as material issues. Black Box operates across 35 countries with 13 national offices in India and 52 international locations. It serves customers across broadcast, data centre, finance, and government sectors.

Key Disclosures

The company reported a total workforce of 2,931 permanent employees as of March 31, 2026. Female representation among permanent employees stood at 19.14%, with women comprising 14.28% of the Board of Directors. No female members serve in Key Management Personnel or Senior Management roles.

Black Box disclosed zero monetary penalties or fines from regulators during the reporting period. The company maintains an anti-corruption policy with a zero-tolerance approach to bribery. All contracts include clauses prohibiting payments of bribes or kickbacks.

Environmental Impact

Total energy consumption decreased to 63,484 GJ in FY26, down from 65,911 GJ in the prior year. Non-renewable sources accounted for the majority of usage at 63,025 GJ. Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions fell to 5,138 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, while Scope 2 emissions dropped to 2,034 metric tonnes.

Waste generation declined significantly to 143 metric tonnes, compared to 281 metric tonnes in FY25. The company recycled 83 metric tonnes of waste, primarily paper and cardboard. E-waste management remains a focus, with 0.3945 MT recorded and managed under Extended Producer Responsibility rules in India.

Governance and Compliance

The Board of Directors oversees business responsibility policies, supported by an ESG Core Committee. Black Box holds multiple certifications including ISO 27001 for information security and ISO 14001 for environmental management. The company received the EcoVadis Committed Badge during the reporting period.

No complaints were filed regarding sexual harassment or child labour. Two complaints related to workplace discrimination and two regarding wages were filed and remain pending resolution. The company maintains whistleblower mechanisms across all regions of operation.