Continental Securities has received listing approval from BSE Limited for 13,00,000 equity shares issued on a preferential basis. The shares, each with a face value of ₹2, were issued to the promoter and are subject to trading commencement upon receipt of depository confirmations.

The approval was granted via a letter dated September 29, 2026, referencing application number LOD/PREF/AA/FIP/864/2026-27. The specific block of shares bears distinctive numbers from 3,04,53,001 to 3,17,53,000. The exchange noted that these shares were issued at par to the promoter.

Conditions for trading commencement

While listing approval has been granted, actual trading of these shares is contingent upon several procedural compliances. The company must file specific documents with the exchange before trading permissions are activated. These requirements ensure that the shares are properly credited to beneficiary accounts and that any applicable lock-in periods are registered with the depositories.

The key conditions for obtaining trading approval include:

• Receipt of confirmation letters from National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) or Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) regarding the credit of shares to beneficiary accounts.
• Confirmation from NSDL/CDSL regarding the lock-in of pre-preferential holding, if applicable.
• Submission of listing approval from the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., if the company is also listed there.

Regulatory compliance framework

The exchange emphasized that Continental Securities must adhere to Regulation 167 of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. Furthermore, the company is required to comply with Schedule XIX of the ICDR Regulations and SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/00094 dated June 21, 2023.

According to this circular, listed entities must apply for trading approval within seven working days from the date of grant of listing approval by the stock exchange. Non-compliance with this timeline attracts penalties as specified in the same circular. Additionally, if the issuance results in a change exceeding 2% of the total paid-up share capital, the company must file its shareholding pattern in XBRL mode under Regulations 31(1)(c) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Continental Securities declared a dividend of ₹0.05 per equity share (2.50%) for the financial year 2025-26 during its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 28, 2026. The payout was approved alongside the adoption of audited financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026.

The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), commenced at 2:08 pm and concluded at 2:31 pm. The proceedings were chaired by Rajesh Khuteta, Chairman of the company, who also apprised members of the company's performance during FY26.

Resolutions Passed

All ordinary and special business resolutions set out in the AGM notice were passed by the requisite majority of shareholders. Key decisions included:

• Adoption of audited financial statements, Directors' Report, and Statutory Auditors' Report for FY26.
• Declaration of a dividend of ₹0.05 per equity share.
• Re-appointment of Mahima Khuteta (DIN: 08245957), who retired by rotation and offered herself for re-appointment.
• Approval of remuneration payable to Executive Directors who are Promoter Group Directors, pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013.

Voting and Participation Details

The company facilitated remote e-voting from September 25 to September 27, 2026, with additional e-voting facilities available during the meeting. Ajay Khandelwal & Associates served as the scrutinizer for the voting process.

The video recording of the AGM proceedings has been made available on the company's website for member review.