Creative Newtech has fixed September 23, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved a final dividend of Re 0.50 per share, equivalent to 5% on face value, during a meeting held on August 4, 2026. This payout is subject to approval by shareholders at the company’s 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). For investors holding shares, maintaining ownership through the record date is essential to receive the dividend payment.

The Board convened at the registered office and via audio-visual modes to consider the notice for the upcoming AGM. In compliance with Regulation 30 and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company disclosed the outcome of the meeting to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. The Board also finalized the logistics for the AGM, including the remote e-voting window and the virtual venue details.

Shareholders are required to hold their shares as of the cut-off date to participate in the voting process. The remote e-voting facility will commence at 09:00 AM (IST) on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and conclude at 05:00 PM (IST) on Tuesday, September 29, 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 their votes electronically. The e-voting facility will be disabled immediately after the end time.

The 22nd Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM via Video Conferencing (VC) from the company’s registered office. The deemed venue for the meeting remains the registered office located in Kandivali West, Mumbai. Shareholders who are not able to attend the meeting virtually can still exercise their right to vote by casting their votes electronically during the specified e-voting period.

Key Dates and Details

The notice for the AGM and the annual report will be sent to shareholders based on the register of members as of August 28, 2026. Tejas Doshi, Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary, signed the disclosure letter dated August 4, 2026, confirming the board’s decisions and regulatory compliance.

Creative Newtech reported a 32% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,353.53 lakh for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), driven by a 21% rise in revenue from operations to ₹4,760.70 lakh. The Board of Directors approved these unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on August 4, 2026, alongside the CREATIVE Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2026. This strong start to FY27 signals robust operational momentum, particularly within its core Market Entry Specialist segment, while the new ESOP scheme aims to align employee incentives with long-term shareholder value.

Financial Performance

Consolidated revenue from operations climbed to ₹4,760.70 lakh in Q1FY27, up from ₹3,929.64 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This top-line growth was supported by strong performance across both business segments. The Market Entry Specialist segment contributed ₹4,057.96 lakh, while the Brand Business segment generated ₹702.75 lakh.

Operating profitability improved significantly, with EBITDA expanding to ₹1,677.41 lakh before tax adjustments, compared to ₹1,180.12 lakh in Q1FY26. The expansion in operating margins reflects improved cost management and operational efficiency during the period.

Segment-wise Results

The Market Entry Specialist segment remained the primary revenue driver, accounting for approximately 85% of total consolidated revenue. Its segment result stood at ₹3,141.98 lakh, up from ₹1,303.70 lakh in the year-ago quarter. The Brand Business segment saw its result improve to ₹2,613.92 lakh from ₹2,244.94 lakh, indicating healthy growth in both core areas.

Standalone results showed even sharper improvement, with net profit surging nearly 70% to ₹900.67 lakh from ₹530.95 lakh. Standalone revenue reached ₹4,475.12 lakh, up from ₹3,527.19 lakh in Q1FY26.

Corporate Developments

The Board approved the grant of up to 2,00,000 Employee Stock Options under the CREATIVE ESOP Scheme – 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The scheme is compliant with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. Options will be exercised through a direct route, with an exercise price linked to the market price but not below the face value of ₹10 per share. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee will administer the scheme, and vested options must be exercised between one and five years from vesting.

The 22nd AGM is scheduled for September 30, 2026, via video conferencing. The record date for determining dividend entitlements for FY26 has been fixed as September 23, 2026.

Audit and Compliance

Gupta Raj & Co., Chartered Accountants, issued a limited review report on the financial statements. Statutory Auditor Nikul Jalan confirmed that the results are free from material misstatement and comply with Ind AS 34 and SEBI Listing Regulations. The Board declared that the financial results do not contain any false or misleading information.