EMS Limited has fixed Saturday, September 19, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for its final dividend for FY26. The Board also approved the scheduling of the company’s 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 26, 2026.

The dividend recommendation stands at ₹1.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 each, representing a 15% payout. This follows the Board’s earlier intimation on May 29, 2026. Payment will occur within 30 days of declaration by shareholders at the AGM, subject to applicable tax deductions.

Corporate Governance Updates

The Board re-appointed M/s. Jatin Sharma & Co., Cost Accountants (FRN: 101845), as cost auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The firm, based in Delhi with over 15 years of experience, will conduct the audit of the company’s cost records.

Key Dates and Details

The 16th AGM will be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means, in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars. The Board meeting, which concluded at 3:41 pm on August 25, 2026, was signed off by Ashish Tomar, Managing Director & CFO.

EMS Limited promoter Ramveer Singh released a pledge on 4,30,000 equity shares following the repayment of a loan worth ₹8.9 crore from Tata Capital Limited.

The release of encumbrance was reported to stock exchanges on August 21, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 31(1) and 31(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The event date for the release was August 19, 2026.

Pledge Details

The disclosure outlines the movement in the promoter's pledged holdings. Prior to this release, Ramveer Singh held 84,94,100 shares under pledge, representing 15.29% of the total share capital. The release reduces the encumbered stake by 0.77%.

Holding Structure

Ramveer Singh holds 3,76,75,882 equity shares in EMS Limited, constituting 67.85% of the total share capital. Following the release, the number of encumbered shares stands at 80,64,100, which is 14.52% of the total share capital.

What the Numbers Show

The reduction in pledged shares indicates a decrease in leverage against the promoter's holding. With 80,64,100 shares still encumbered, approximately 55.8% of the promoter's total holding remains pledged (derived from disclosed figures: 80,64,100 / 3,76,75,882). This suggests continued reliance on share-backed financing for a significant portion of the promoter's stake, despite the recent debt repayment.