Goa Carbon Limited resumed operations at its Bilaspur Unit in Chhattisgarh on October 3, 2026. The company confirmed that the kiln was lit up on the same day, marking the end of a shutdown period that began following an intimation dated June 23, 2025.

The unit, located at the Sirgitti Industrial Area in Bilaspur, had been non-operational since mid-2025. The resumption of activity is a critical step for the company’s production capacity in the region.

Operational status update

The company stated that after preliminary heat-up and the commencement of feeding raw material, normal production shall resume shortly. This development follows a formal notification to both the BSE and National Stock Exchange of India regarding the restart of the facility.

Key details

• Date of Resumption: October 3, 2026
• Location: Bilaspur Unit, Chhattisgarh
• Status: Kiln lit up; normal production imminent
• Prior Intimation Date: June 23, 2025

Goa Carbon Limited shareholders approved the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 and the reappointment of Mr. Shrinivas Dempo as Director at its 58th Annual General Meeting held on September 9, 2026.

The meeting concluded at 3:52 pm via video conferencing after transacting all agenda items. The Board also secured ratification for cost auditor remuneration for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Resolutions Passed

The meeting addressed three primary items of business under Regulation 30 of SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. All resolutions were passed with member consent.

Mr. Shrinivas V. Dempo, Chairman, chaired the proceedings. Due to his interest in his own reappointment, he entrusted the conduct of that specific item to Mr. Subodh Nadkarni, a non-interested Director, before resuming the chair.

Voting Results and Participation

The company reported a total of 30,014 shareholders on the cut-off date of September 2, 2026. Participation was primarily driven by the promoter group, which holds 5,464,989 shares and voted in favor of all resolutions via e-voting.

Public non-institutional shareholders participated with 1,349 votes polled out of 3,683,811 shares held. Public institutions did not cast any votes.

Governance and Audit Highlights

The Company Secretary informed members that Statutory Auditors’ and Secretarial Audit Reports contained no qualifications or adverse remarks. Shivaram Bhat, Practicing Company Secretary, served as the scrutinizer for the remote e-voting process.

Independent Director Mr. Subhrakant Panda was unable to attend due to prior commitments. The requisite quorum was present, allowing the meeting to proceed in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars regarding virtual meetings.