Data Patterns (India) Limited has scheduled its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for July 31, 2026, via video conferencing, to approve a final dividend of ₹10 per share and re-appoint key directors. The meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. IST without the physical presence of shareholders. The Board has recommended the dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, which will be paid to members whose names appear on the Register of Members as of the close of business hours on July 24, 2026.

Agenda for the 28th AGM

The ordinary business includes the adoption of financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and the declaration of the final dividend. Shareholders will also consider the re-appointment of Mr. Vijay Ananth K (DIN: 09398784), who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.

Special Business and Director Appointments

The special business encompasses the re-appointment of Mr. Vijay Ananth K as Whole-time Director for a term of five years from July 31, 2026, to July 30, 2031. His remuneration for the year 2026-27 is set at ₹1,14,32,300 per annum Cost to Company, subject to performance variable pay and other benefits. Additionally, the meeting will seek approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Prasad Raghava Menon and Mr. Sowmyan Ramakrishnan as Independent Directors for a second term of three years effective September 10, 2026. Both directors have attained the age of 75, requiring shareholder approval via special resolution.

Shareholders will also vote on the re-appointment of Ms. Anuradha Sharma as an Independent Director for a one-year term and the re-designation of Mr. Mathew Cyriac as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting July 31, 2026.

Cost Auditor Ratification

The AGM includes an ordinary resolution to ratify the remuneration of CMA G Sundaresan, Cost Accountant, for the financial year 2025-26. The approved fee is ₹85,000 plus out-of-pocket expenses and applicable taxes.

Key Meeting Details

The Register of Members and share transfer books will remain closed from July 25, 2026, to July 31, 2026. The facility for the appointment of proxies will not be available as the meeting is conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means.

Data Patterns (India) Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges on July 07, 2026. The filing includes an Independent Practitioner’s Reasonable Assurance Report on identified sustainability information provided by M/s. Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP, Chartered Accountants. The company operates in the defence and aerospace sectors, with the majority of its customers being government or public sector undertakings.

Operational and Financial Overview

The company reported a turnover of ₹924.77 crore and a net worth of ₹1,735.97 crore for the financial year 2025-26. Its business activities are primarily concentrated in Radar and Fire Control Systems, which accounted for 42.03% of turnover, and Avionics and Electronic Warfare, which contributed 40.26%. Exports constituted 6.68% of the total turnover. The company operates one plant and four offices nationally, serving markets across eight states and six countries.

Environmental Performance

Data Patterns disclosed its total energy consumption as 17,864.30 Gigajoules (GJ), comprising 1,987.94 GJ from renewable sources and 15,876.36 GJ from non-renewable sources. The total Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions stood at 3,049.42 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Water withdrawal totalled 18,571.26 kilolitres, entirely sourced from third parties, while water discharge was 10,267.96 kilolitres. The company generated 54.02 metric tonnes of waste, of which 49.44 metric tonnes were non-hazardous and 1.75 metric tonnes were hazardous.

Social and Governance Metrics

The company employed 271 permanent employees and 1,151 workers. Women comprised 4.80% of the permanent workforce and 17.46% of the total workers. The Board of Directors included two female members out of eight, representing a 25% share. Data Patterns reported zero fines, penalties, or legal actions during the year. It also recorded no instances of data breaches, product recalls, or complaints related to sexual harassment or discrimination.

Assurance and Compliance

M/s. Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP provided reasonable assurance on the BRSR Core attributes for the period from April 01, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The assurance engagement covered key indicators such as energy consumption, water withdrawal, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste management. The company confirmed compliance with applicable environmental laws, including the Water Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act, with no reported non-compliances or fines.