DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited has convened its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), in accordance with circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The AGM notice and Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 were emailed to members on June 20, 2026. The company has also detailed TDS requirements for its maiden dividend of ₹0.40 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.

AGM Schedule and Key Dates

The company has fixed key dates for the AGM process, as summarised below:

The AGM agenda includes adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, declaration of a maiden dividend of ₹0.40 per equity share of face value ₹2 each, re-appointment of directors liable to retire by rotation, ratification of Cost Auditors' remuneration, approval for payment of commission to Non-Executive Directors, and alteration of the Articles of Association.

Business Agenda and Special Resolutions

Among the special business items, the company seeks member approval to pay commission to Non-Executive Directors not exceeding 1% of the net profits per annum, computed under Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013, commencing from FY 2026-27. The Board also proposes to amend the Articles of Association to allow the Managing Director and/or Chief Executive Officer to serve as Chairperson, and to exempt the Managing Director from retiring by rotation, providing stability at the top-level management hierarchy. The cost auditors M/s. Ramanath Iyer & Co. have been appointed for FY 2026-27 at a remuneration of ₹1 lakh plus GST and out-of-pocket expenses, subject to member ratification.

Two directors are proposed for re-appointment as directors liable to retire by rotation:

Financial Performance

The company reported a decline in financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, attributed primarily to geopolitical situations, demand shrinkage in PG & derivatives, and one-time charges. Key standalone and consolidated financial metrics are presented below:

*Figures from Restated Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025.

PBT was adversely impacted by a one-time payment of arrears of power due to increase in rates by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited retrospectively, resulting in an additional cost of ₹4.55 crore, and a loss of ₹3.10 crore on account of transfer of land at Dahej along with reversal of GST input credit amounting to ₹2.29 crore. The company retired all outstanding debt during the year, entering the new financial year in a debt-free position. Key financial ratios for the standalone entity are as follows:

Dividend and TDS Requirements

The Board of Directors has recommended a maiden dividend of ₹0.40 per equity share (20%) on 8,69,92,185 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹2 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The total expected cash outflow for the dividend is ₹3.48 crore. The closing balance of retained earnings after accounting for the proposed dividend will be ₹179.49 crore. Tax will be deducted at source in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 2025, with rates varying by shareholder category:

Non-resident shareholders seeking DTAA benefits must submit a self-attested PAN card, a valid Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), a self-declaration in Form 41, and a specific self-declaration for FY 2026-27. Shareholders residing in notified jurisdictional areas face a higher TDS rate of 30%. All relevant documents must be submitted to the Registrar and Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited, via the specified portal by July 1, 2026.

Corporate Governance and Board Composition

As on March 31, 2026, the Board comprised 11 directors, including three Executive Directors and eight Non-Executive Directors, of whom five are Independent Directors. Nine Board meetings were held during FY 2025-26. The company's credit ratings assigned by CARE are as follows:

The company's CSR expenditure for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹36.63 lakhs against a mandatory obligation of ₹36.52 lakhs. Foreign exchange outgo for FY 2025-26 was ₹43.15 crore (FY 2024-25: ₹45.67 crore), while foreign exchange earned was ₹29.96 crore (FY 2024-25: ₹45.10 crore). As on March 31, 2026, the company had 589 permanent employees on its rolls.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE0OFM01015/919d10be47884a70.pdf

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals disclosed that its promoters and persons acting in concert hold 50.11% of the company's equity shares, amounting to 4,35,90,115 shares, as of the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The filing confirms that no shares were pledged or encumbered, directly or indirectly, by the promoter group during FY26. This regulatory submission was made to BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on April 07, 2026.

The disclosure was submitted pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing was signed by Kokila Arora, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on behalf of the company, and Urvashi Tilakdhar on behalf of the promoters.

Promoter Shareholding Details

The total promoter holding of 4,35,90,115 equity shares is distributed among various individuals and entities within the promoter group. The breakdown of the shareholding is detailed in the table below.

The document explicitly states that the promoters have not made any pledge or encumbrance of shares during the specified period. This information has been submitted for the records of the stock exchanges.