Black Rose Industries Limited has announced the record date for its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the payment of dividends. The company specified that shareholders holding equity shares on the record date will be eligible for the dividend, subject to approval by members at the AGM and deduction of tax at source.

The record date is set for September 2, 2026. During this period, the company will close its books from September 3, 2026 to September 9, 2026, both days inclusive. This intimation was issued pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Key Dates

The announcement was signed by Darshana Sawant, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on August 17, 2026. Black Rose Industries is headquartered in Mumbai with its factory located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Black Rose Industries has released its annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reporting steady growth across key financial metrics despite a challenging operating environment. The company recorded consolidated revenue from operations of ₹323.01 crore, a 4.3% increase from the previous year. Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹22.42 crore, marking a 7.1% year-on-year growth.

Financial Performance

The company's EBITDA margin expanded by 9.1% year-on-year to 10.97%, with EBITDA reaching ₹35.44 crore. The net profit margin was reported at 6.94%. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations decreased by 4.25% to ₹323.01 crore (₹32,301.40 lakh), while standalone PAT fell to ₹22.50 crore (₹2,249.61 lakh) from ₹26.59 crore in the prior year.

Note: Previous year figures derived from disclosed growth percentages where absolute values were not explicitly stated in the summary highlights.

Operational Highlights

The manufacturing business remained the primary driver of profitability. Acrylamide liquid volumes registered healthy growth driven by strong domestic demand and export market acceptance. The N-Methylol Acrylamide (NMA) business delivered an outstanding performance, with sales volumes nearly doubling over the previous year due to higher offtakes from key customers and new additions. The company also advanced its polyacrylamide (PAM) project to the piloting stage, signaling progress in downstream product development.

The distribution business faced subdued export demand during parts of the year due to global uncertainty but saw improvement towards the latter part of FY26. The company discontinued its polyacrylamide liquid business and exited the ceramic binder segment in Morbi to focus on areas with stronger long-term potential.

Dividend and AGM Details

The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on May 13, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share of face value ₹1 each for FY26. This recommendation is subject to approval by shareholders at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM).

Key dates for shareholders include:

• Record Date: September 2, 2026
• AGM Date: September 9, 2026
• Book Closure Period: September 3, 2026 to September 9, 2026

Corporate Governance and Strategy

Mr. Anup Jatia, Non-Executive Director, retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment. The Board also seeks ratification of remuneration for M/s. Poddar & Co., Cost Accountants, for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.

The company emphasized its strategy of "Deepening Chemistry, Broadening Horizons," focusing on expanding manufacturing capabilities, widening customer reach, and reinforcing its position across the chemical value chain. Capital employed increased by 3.64% to ₹166.50 crore, while net worth rose by 10.90% to ₹169.28 crore, reflecting retained profits.