Chandra Prabhu International has fixed Monday, August 24, 2026, as the cut-off date for determining shareholder eligibility to cast votes through e-voting for its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:30 AM (IST) and will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). This timeline ensures that only members holding shares in their demat accounts or physical form as of the close of business on August 24, 2026, are entitled to participate in the voting process.

The company’s Board of Directors will consider and approve the Integrated Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), along with other routine matters. The notice of the AGM, accompanied by the annual report, is being dispatched electronically to members who have registered their email addresses with the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), M/s Alankit Assignments Limited. For those without registered emails, physical letters containing weblinks and QR codes are being sent.

Shareholders attending the meeting via VC/OAVM will be counted towards the quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013. The virtual format aligns with regulatory guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and SEBI Listing Regulations, ensuring broader accessibility while maintaining compliance. The company has emphasized that updated Know Your Customer (KYC) details are critical for seamless participation and dividend processing.

E-Voting and Eligibility

The e-voting facility allows shareholders to cast their votes remotely without attending the meeting physically. To be eligible, shareholders must ensure their holdings are reflected in their demat accounts or physical folios by the cut-off date of August 24, 2026. The e-voting window typically opens a few days before the cut-off date; specific login credentials and instructions will be provided in the AGM notice. Members can contact Ms. Pallavi Bhatiani, Assistant Vice-President at National Securities Depository Ltd., or the company’s compliance officer at cs@cpil.com for queries related to the e-voting process.

Regulatory Compliance and KYC Updates

Chandra Prabhu International is complying with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-POD-1/P/CIR/2024/81 dated June 23, 2025, and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-POD-1/P/CIR/2024/81 dated June 10, 2024. Shareholders holding shares in physical form are urged to update their Permanent Account Number (PAN), postal address with PIN code, email address, mobile number, bank account details, and specimen signature with the RTA. Failure to maintain updated KYC records may lead to delays in dividend payments and corporate communications.

The use of VC/OAVM for the AGM is permitted under MCA General Circulars No. 14/2020, No. 20/2020, No. 10/2022, No. 09/2024, and General Circular No. 10/2025 dated September 22, 2025. These regulations allow general meetings to be held without physical presence, provided adequate technological infrastructure is in place.

Key Dates and Details

Physical copies of the AGM notice and annual report can be requested by emailing cs@cpil.com with the Depository Participant (DP) ID and Client ID. The documents are also available on the company’s website at www.cpil.com and the Bombay Stock Exchange website at www.bseindia.com .

Chandra Prabhu International returned to profitability in Q1FY26, reporting a net profit of ₹206.62 lakh compared to a net loss of ₹406.13 lakh in Q1FY25. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results on July 29, 2026, highlighting a turnaround in operational performance despite a decline in top-line revenue. The company’s return to profit underscores improved cost management and reduced financial expenses, which fell significantly quarter-on-quarter.

The Board also approved the Board’s Report, Corporate Governance Report, and Management Discussion and Analysis Report for FY26. Additionally, the Board scheduled the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be conducted via Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) was appointed to provide remote e-voting facilities, while Mr. Krishna Kumar Singh was designated as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process.

Financial Performance Highlights

Revenue from operations decreased by 16.1% year-on-year to ₹2,307.40 lakh in Q1FY26, down from ₹2,748.98 lakh in Q1FY25. However, the company managed to reduce total expenses to ₹2,284.83 lakh from ₹2,796.86 lakh in the corresponding period last year. This cost discipline resulted in a profit before tax of ₹276.12 lakh, a sharp improvement from the loss before tax of ₹406.13 lakh recorded in Q1FY25.

Financial costs dropped to ₹50.60 lakh in Q1FY26 from ₹121.85 lakh in Q1FY25, contributing materially to the bottom-line improvement. Other income remained stable at ₹50.49 lakh. The statutory auditor, J P S & Co Chartered Accountants, issued a limited review report on the results, confirming compliance with Ind AS 34 and SEBI Listing Regulations.

Segment-wise Analysis

The Coal Division remained the primary revenue driver, generating ₹2,288.23 lakh in sales, down slightly from ₹2,471.80 lakh in Q1FY25. However, the Metal Division saw a sharper contraction, with revenue falling to ₹191.67 lakh from ₹2,771.81 lakh in the previous year. Despite the revenue drop, the Metal Division turned profitable, reporting a segment result of ₹21.98 lakh against a loss of ₹46.00 lakh in Q1FY25.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue decline and profit improvement indicates significant operational efficiency gains. While top-line growth was negative, the reduction in financial costs and other expenses outpaced the revenue drop. The Metal Division’s ability to turn profitable despite an 83% revenue collapse suggests either a shift in product mix towards higher-margin items or stringent cost controls within that segment. Investors should monitor whether this margin expansion is sustainable as volume pressures persist in the metal trading space.