Centum Electronics shareholders approved all five ordinary resolutions at the company’s 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 13, 2026. The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, saw strong participation with over 98 lakh votes cast across all agenda items.

The most significant outcome for investors was the approval of a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The resolution received overwhelming support, with 98,04,611 votes in favour and only 12 votes against.

Financial Statements Adopted

Shareholders also approved the adoption of both the standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for FY26.

The promoter group, holding 69,10,278 shares, voted in favour of all resolutions. Institutional investors also showed full support, while non-institutional public shareholders recorded negligible dissent.

Governance and Auditor Approvals

Ms. Tanya Mallavarapu (DIN: 01728446), who retired by rotation, was reappointed as a director. The resolution received 98,04,588 votes in favour against 35 votes against.

The company also approved the remuneration for its cost auditors, K.S. Kamalakara & Co., Cost Accountants. The approved fee is ₹1,50,000 per annum plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses for the financial year 2026-27.

Voting Process Details

Mr. S.P. Nagarajan, Practicing Company Secretary, served as the scrutinizer for the e-voting and instapoll processes. The remote e-voting facility was provided by KFin Technologies Limited, with voting open from August 10 to August 12, 2026. The cut-off date for voting rights was August 6, 2026.

All resolutions were passed as ordinary resolutions with the requisite majority under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Centum Electronics Limited has announced the schedule for its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), set for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. IST. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) circulars permitting remote participation. This procedural update ensures shareholder access to governance decisions without physical presence.

The company has designated Friday, July 31, 2026, as the record date to determine members eligible for the final dividend on equity shares for the financial year 2025-26, if declared at the AGM. Any dividend approved will be paid within 30 days from the date of the meeting. Shareholders whose names appear in the register of members or depository records as on Thursday, August 6, 2026, will be entitled to avail the remote e-voting facility.

Remote e-voting will begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and conclude on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Once cast, votes cannot be altered. Members who have already voted remotely may attend the AGM via VC/OAVM but cannot vote again. Those who did not vote remotely can use the Insta Poll system during the meeting.

Key Dates and Procedures

The notice was published on July 23, 2026, in The Business Standard and Prajavani, pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Mr. S.P. Nagarajan, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as the scrutinizer to ensure a fair and transparent voting process. Technical assistance is available through KFin Technologies Limited.

What the Numbers Show

While this filing focuses on corporate governance rather than financial performance, the establishment of a clear record date and e-voting window underscores the company’s adherence to regulatory timelines for FY26 disclosures. Shareholders should monitor the AGM outcome for any dividend declarations or strategic resolutions that may impact future valuation metrics.