GKB Ophthalmics shareholders unanimously approved all seven resolutions at its 44th Annual General Meeting held on August 25, 2026. The company reported that every resolution passed with 100% support from the votes polled, reflecting strong backing for the board’s governance and financial proposals.

The meeting, chaired by Chairman & Managing Director K.G. Gupta, took place at the company’s registered office in Mapusa, Goa. It commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 11:25 am. A total of 32 shareholders were present either in person or through proxy, comprising four from the promoter group and 28 from the public category. No shareholders attended via video conferencing.

Governance Approvals

Shareholders approved the adoption of both standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. These ordinary resolutions received overwhelming support, with 2,202,809 votes cast in favour out of 2,202,809 polled. Institutional investors held 90,000 shares but did not cast any votes on these items.

Special resolutions were passed to re-appoint senior leadership. Mr. Cedric Lobo was re-appointed as Executive, Non-Independent, Whole Time Director, while Mr. K.G. Gupta was re-appointed as Chairman and Managing Director. Additionally, Mr. Vikram Gupta, who retires by rotation, was re-appointed as a director through an ordinary resolution. All three governance-related resolutions secured 100% approval from the votes cast.

Voting Participation Breakdown

Promoter group participation varied across resolutions. For the adoption of financial statements, promoters polled 2,155,064 votes (83.59% of their holding). However, for Mr. K.G. Gupta’s re-appointment, promoter participation dropped significantly to 650,430 votes (25.23% of holding), though those who voted did so unanimously in favour.

Public non-institutional shareholders showed consistent engagement, polling approximately 47,745 votes on most resolutions. Public institutional shareholders remained inactive throughout the meeting, casting zero votes despite holding a stake.

Operational Context

In his address, the Chairman highlighted significant global economic uncertainty affecting the manufacturing sector. He cited geopolitical tensions, changing trade policies, volatile raw material prices, and supply chain disruptions as key challenges for FY26.

Despite these headwinds, management emphasized a focus on improving operational performance and strengthening market position. The company aims to create lasting value for stakeholders amidst a complex macroeconomic environment.

Meeting Details

The company provided remote e-voting facilities from August 22 to August 24, 2026. Shareholders who did not vote remotely could cast their votes via poll at the meeting. As on the record date of August 18, 2026, the company had 2,602 shareholders.

Statutory auditors MSKA & Associates LLP, secretarial auditor Ms. Girija Nagvekar, and internal auditors RRK & Co attended the meeting. Mr. Shivaram Bhat served as the scrutinizer for the voting process. His report confirmed compliance with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

GKB Ophthalmics will hold its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST at its registered office in Mapusa, Goa. The company has confirmed that no dividend is proposed for the financial year 2025-26, indicating a strategy to retain capital rather than distribute profits to shareholders during this period. This decision impacts investor returns for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to finalize the list of shareholders eligible for the meeting. Shareholders holding units as of the end of business on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, are entitled to vote. During the closure period, no transfer of shares or registration of new members will be processed.

Key Dates and Details

Shareholders can exercise their voting rights through remote e-voting or by attending the AGM in person. The remote e-voting period begins on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and concludes on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The facility is provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). Members who have already cast their votes via remote e-voting may attend the meeting but cannot vote again.

Regulatory Compliance and Voting Process

The book closure and AGM proceedings comply with Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice for the AGM, along with the Annual Report for FY25-26, was dispatched electronically on Friday, July 31, 2026, to members with registered email addresses. For those without registered emails, a letter containing the web-link to the documents was sent.

Mr. Shivaram Bhat, a practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. 10454), has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process. The results of the voting will be declared within 48 hours of the AGM's conclusion. Members holding shares in physical mode are requested to update their KYC details and email addresses with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, using Form ISR-1 if they have not done so previously.