Creative Newtech has fixed September 23, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder entitlement for its final dividend in the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved a final dividend of Re 0.50 per share during a meeting held on August 4, 2026. This distribution represents a 5% payout on the face value of the shares and is subject to ratification by shareholders at the company’s 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). Investors must hold their shares through the record date to receive the payment, marking a tangible return on equity for stakeholders following the fiscal year’s operations.

The Board convened at the registered office and via audio-visual modes to finalize the AGM logistics and regulatory disclosures. In compliance with Regulation 30 and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Creative Newtech disclosed the meeting outcomes to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. Tejas Doshi, Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary, signed the disclosure letter dated August 4, 2026, confirming adherence to listing norms.

AGM and E-Voting Schedule

The 22nd Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM via Video Conferencing (VC) from the company’s registered office in Kandivali West, Mumbai. Shareholders unable to attend virtually can exercise voting rights through the remote e-voting facility. The e-voting window opens at 09:00 AM (IST) on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and closes at 05:00 PM (IST) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Eligibility for e-voting is determined by the register of members as of the cut-off date, September 23, 2026.

Members whose names appear in the Register of Members or depository records as beneficial owners on the cut-off date will be eligible to cast votes electronically. The e-voting facility will be disabled immediately after the end time. The notice for the AGM and the annual report will be dispatched to shareholders based on the register of members as of August 28, 2026.

Creative Newtech Limited reported a 69.63% year-on-year increase in standalone profit after tax (PAT) to ₹9.01 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), driven by a robust 96.33% surge in EBITDA to ₹20.00 crore. The company filed these unaudited financial results with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on August 5, 2026, following approval by the Board of Directors at a meeting held on August 4, 2026. This strong operational performance, supported by total income rising 25.59% to ₹448.29 crore, signals a strategic shift towards higher-margin activities and sustainable profitability.

Financial Performance

The consolidated results reflect similar growth trajectories. Consolidated total income climbed to ₹476.84 crore in Q1FY27, up from ₹397.19 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Consolidated EBITDA expanded to ₹24.96 crore from ₹15.11 crore in Q1FY26, pushing the EBITDA margin to 5.24% from 3.81%, an improvement of 143 basis points. Consolidated PAT reached ₹13.54 crore, compared to ₹10.18 crore in Q1FY26, with PAT margin improving to 2.84% from 2.56%.

On a standalone basis, revenue from operations stood at ₹447.51 crore, a 26.87% increase from ₹352.72 crore in Q1FY26. Standalone EBITDA more than doubled to ₹20.00 crore from ₹10.19 crore, lifting the EBITDA margin to 4.46% from 2.85%, an improvement of 161 basis points. Standalone PAT rose to ₹9.01 crore from ₹5.31 crore, with PAT margin expanding to 2.01% from 1.49%.

Strategic Developments

The quarter was marked by significant contract wins reinforcing the company’s presence in technology-led government infrastructure. Creative Newtech received a ₹35.89 crore order from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the Smart Warehousing Project across 150 depots. Additionally, the company secured an Advance Work Order (AWO) from BSNL for the BharatNet Middle Mile Network Project in the Odisha Telecom Circle, with a total project value of approximately ₹3,194.83 crore.

In the consumer technology segment, the company launched WOZOYO, a global brand under its wholly owned subsidiary Secured Connection Limited (Hong Kong), marking its entry into smart lifestyle products. Approximately ₹8 crore was incurred towards the launch and development of the WOZOYO brand. It also partnered with Ravel Electronics to expand its fire and life safety technology portfolio and acquired Infinova India to enhance capabilities in video surveillance and security solutions.

Management Commentary

Ketan Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, attributed the performance to disciplined execution and operational efficiency. He noted that despite higher finance costs, the company achieved stronger operating leverage. Patel highlighted that the rapid adoption of AI and digital infrastructure investments continue to create opportunities across enterprise networking and cybersecurity segments. He emphasized the company's focus on scaling WOZOYO and integrating recent acquisitions to drive sustainable long-term growth.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue growth and EBITDA growth indicates a substantial improvement in operating leverage. The expansion of EBITDA margin by 143 basis points on a consolidated basis and 161 basis points on a standalone basis suggests that the company is successfully shifting towards higher-margin activities or achieving better cost control, rather than relying solely on volume growth. This margin expansion is a key positive signal for future profitability sustainability.