Control Print declares ₹6 final dividend, reappoints Kabra
Control Print Limited declared a ₹6 final dividend per share and reappointed Basant Kabra as Chairman and Managing Director at its 35th AGM on July 23, 2026. The meeting also adopted FY26 financial statements and ratified the ESOP scheme, with all resolutions passing by significant majorities under the scrutiny of CS Nilesh Shah.

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Control Print Limited shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹6 per equity share (60% payout) and reappointed Chairman and Managing Director Basant Kabra during the company’s 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 23, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), also saw the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. This dividend declaration ensures continued income for investors, while Kabra’s reappointment signals stability in leadership.
The AGM commenced at 4:00 P.M. IST with the requisite quorum present. Murli Manohar Thanvi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, confirmed that all business mentioned in the notice dated May 20, 2026, was duly transacted. Statutory and secretarial auditors were present, issuing reports without qualifications or adverse remarks. Remote e-voting was available from July 20, 2026, to July 22, 2026, with an additional voting window post-meeting closure. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on the register as of the record date, July 10, 2026.
Key Resolutions Passed
Shareholders voted on five ordinary resolutions and one special resolution. The key outcomes include:
| Resolution | Description | Type | Support % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Statements | Adoption of Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for FY26 | Ordinary | 99.99% |
| Dividend | Declaration of Final Dividend of ₹6 per equity share (Face Value ₹10) | Ordinary | 99.99% |
| Board Appointment | Re-appointment of Mr. Basant Kabra (DIN: 00176807) retiring by rotation | Ordinary | 99.98% |
| Cost Auditors | Approval of remuneration for Cost Auditors for FY27 | Ordinary | 99.99% |
| ESOP Scheme | Ratification of Control Print Employee Stock Option Scheme 2025 | Special | 98.97% |
Governance and Compliance
The meeting adhered to Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. CS Nilesh Shah, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. FCS - 4554), served as the scrutinizer for the e-voting process pursuant to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. Joint Managing Director Shiva Kabra and Chief Financial Officer Jaideep Barve addressed shareholder queries during the session. The AGM concluded at 5:58 P.M. IST. A total of 28,629 shareholders were on the record date, with 155 promoters and 149 public shareholders attending via VC/OAVM.
Historical Stock Returns for Control Print
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.98% | -0.79% | -11.53% | -10.99% | -22.71% | +60.45% |
How might the ratification of the Control Print Employee Stock Option Scheme 2025 impact future earnings per share through potential dilution?
What strategic growth initiatives is Control Print likely to pursue in FY27 given the 60% dividend payout ratio and approved cost auditor remuneration?
Could the reappointment of Basant Kabra signal any upcoming changes in corporate governance or succession planning for the Kabra family leadership?


































