Emami Paper Mills Limited has set Friday, August 28, 2026 as the record date for the payment of dividends for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company will convene its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (IST) via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). Shareholders holding shares on the record date will be eligible to receive the dividend, subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM and subsequent payment within the statutory period of 30 days from the date of such approval.

The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from Saturday, August 29, 2026, to Friday, September 4, 2026, both days inclusive, for the purpose of the AGM and dividend payment. This book closure ensures that only shareholders registered in the company’s records as of the end of business on August 28, 2026, are entitled to participate in the AGM and receive the declared dividend.

Key Dates for Shareholders

Tax Deduction at Source Requirements

Pursuant to the Income Tax Act, 1961, dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and Emami Paper Mills is required to deduct tax at source (TDS) at prescribed rates. Resident shareholders holding a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) may claim non-deduction of TDS by submitting Form No. 15G or 15H (where applicable) to the company’s Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA).

Non-resident shareholders, including Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), may avail concessional tax rates under applicable Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) or tax treaties. To do so, they must submit a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), Form 10F, No Permanent Establishment Declaration, Beneficial Ownership Declaration, and other required documents in PDF format to contact@mdplcorporate.com .

All declarations and supporting documents for TDS exemption or concessional rates must be submitted by shareholders on or before Friday, August 28, 2026. Failure to submit these documents by the deadline will result in TDS being deducted at standard rates.

AGM Participation and Voting

The 44th AGM will be conducted entirely through VC/OAVM facilities in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) circulars and SEBI regulations. Physical presence at a common venue is not permitted. Attendance of shareholders joining through VC/OAVM will be counted for reckoning quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Shareholders can cast their votes through remote e-voting or e-voting during the AGM. Detailed instructions for joining the meeting and voting procedures are available in the AGM notice. Members who have not registered email addresses can access the Annual Report and AGM notice via web-links and QR codes provided in intimation letters sent to them. Those holding shares in physical form or without registered emails must register their details with the RTA at www.mdpl.in or the company website to participate in e-voting.

Compliance Updates for Physical Shareholders

Emami Paper Mills has reminded shareholders holding securities in physical form that SEBI mandates updated folio details for receiving payments electronically. Folios lacking valid PAN, nomination, contact details, mobile number, bank account details, or specimen signatures are eligible to receive dividends, interest, or redemption payments only through electronic mode after furnishing all required details to the RTA. The company has already communicated this requirement to concerned shareholders to ensure smooth dividend disbursement.

Emami Paper Mills has reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with significant year-on-year growth in revenue and profitability. The company's board approved the unaudited financial results on July 22, 2026, reflecting a marked improvement in operational efficiency and margins compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. A subsequent corrigendum was issued on July 23, 2026, to correct the commencement time of the board meeting to 12:00 noon from the previously stated 12:30 p.m., while all other financial details remain unchanged. The results were published in the Business Standard and Aajkaal newspapers on July 23, 2026.

Revenue and Profitability Performance

Emami Paper Mills recorded revenue from operations of ₹560.16 crore for Q1FY27, a notable increase from ₹459.76 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. This top-line growth was accompanied by a sharp rise in net profit, which stood at ₹38.61 crore compared to ₹6.31 crore in the year-ago period. The company's EBITDA for the quarter more than doubled to ₹83.15 crore from ₹39.28 crore, driving a substantial expansion in operating margins.

The following table summarizes the key financial metrics for the quarter:

Operating Margin Expansion

The quarter witnessed a significant expansion in operating profitability, with the EBITDA margin widening to 14.8% from 8.5% year-on-year. This improvement underscores enhanced cost efficiency and operational leverage. Profit before tax also improved considerably, rising to ₹53.26 crore from ₹9.35 crore in the prior year quarter.

Key Highlights and Corporate Actions

• Revenue grew to ₹560.16 crore from ₹459.76 crore YoY.
• Net profit increased to ₹38.61 crore from ₹6.31 crore YoY.
• EBITDA more than doubled to ₹83.15 crore from ₹39.28 crore YoY.
• EPS (Basic) stood at ₹6.21 for the quarter, compared to ₹0.84 in the previous year.

The Board also noted the redemption of unlisted Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (OCRPS). The company will redeem 7,50,000 Series II Tranche IV OCRPS on July 31, 2026, and 11,25,000 Series III OCRPS on September 16, 2026. The aggregate redemption amounts are ₹45 crore and ₹78.75 crore respectively.