Godrej Agrovet Limited has issued a formal communication to its shareholders regarding the deduction of tax at source (TDS) on the proposed final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on April 30, 2026, recommended a final dividend at the rate of 110% on the equity share capital, amounting to ₹11 per equity share of face value ₹10, subject to shareholder approval at the company's 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

AGM and Record Date Details

The 35th AGM is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 4.00 p.m. (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). Key dates relevant to the dividend payment are outlined below:

The final dividend, if declared at the AGM, will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, for shares held in physical form. For shares held in dematerialized form, the dividend will be paid to beneficial owners as furnished by NSDL and CDSL as on that date.

TDS Framework Under the Income Tax Act, 2025

In accordance with the newly enacted Income Tax Act, 2025, dividend declared and paid by the company is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and the company is required to deduct TDS at applicable rates. The TDS rates vary based on the residential status of shareholders and the documents submitted. The following table summarizes the applicable TDS rates:

TDS Provisions for Resident Shareholders

For resident shareholders, TDS shall be deducted under Section 393(1) (Table Sr. No. 7) read with Section 393(4) (Table Sr. No. 10) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, provided a valid PAN linked with Aadhaar is registered. No tax will be deducted if the total dividend to be received by a resident individual during Financial Year 2026-27 does not exceed ₹10,000. Shareholders who submit a duly filled and signed Form 121 (corresponding to erstwhile Form 15G/Form 15H) under Section 393(6) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, along with a self-attested copy of PAN card, will be eligible for nil TDS deduction, subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions.

Specific exemptions are also available for other resident non-individual shareholders, including:

• Mutual Funds: Exempt under Section 11(3) (Schedule VII) (Table Sr. No. 20) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, upon submission of SEBI registration, PAN, and a self-declaration of exemption.
• Insurance Companies: Required to provide a declaration qualifying as an Insurer under Section 2(7A) of the Insurance Act, 1938, along with relevant registration documents and PAN.
• Alternative Investment Funds (AIF): Category I or Category II AIFs under SEBI regulations may claim exemption under Section 11(1)-Schedule V (Table Sr. No. 1) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, upon submission of registration documents and PAN.
• Other exempt resident non-individual shareholders: Must submit attested PAN copy and documentary evidence of applicable exemption under Section 393 or Section 393(5) of the Income Tax Act, 2025.

TDS Provisions for Non-Resident Shareholders

For Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI), tax will be deducted under Section 393(2) (Table Sr. No. 15) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, at applicable rates including surcharge and cess. For other non-resident shareholders, withholding tax shall be at the rate of 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) under Section 393(2) (Table Sr. No. 17) of the Income Tax Act, 2025. Non-resident shareholders may opt for the beneficial provisions of the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) read with the Multilateral Instrument (MLI) under Section 159 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, if more favourable. To avail treaty benefits, non-resident shareholders must submit a self-attested Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), a copy of electronically filed Form 41 (corresponding to erstwhile Form 10F), self-attested PAN card, SEBI registration certificate (for FIIs/FPIs), and a self-declaration confirming tax residency and beneficial ownership, among other requirements.

Dividend Payment Mode and KYC Requirements

As per SEBI Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2025/273 dated November 18, 2025, amending Regulation 12 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, dividend payments can now be processed only through electronic mode. Payment by way of Demand Draft, Warrant, or Cheque is no longer permitted. Shareholders are urged to immediately update or verify the following details to ensure timely dividend credit:

• PAN (mandatorily linked with Aadhaar)
• Bank Account Details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Bank Name & Branch)
• Mobile Number
• Postal Address
• Specimen Signature

All forms and documents, including Form 121 and Form 41, must be submitted to KFin Technologies Limited (KFintech), the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, on or before Monday, August 3, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (IST), via the weblink https://ris.kfintech.com/form15 . Shareholders with queries may contact KFintech at einward.ris@kfintech.com or the company at gavlinvestors@godrejagrovet.com . In cases where TDS is deducted at a higher rate due to non-submission of required documents, shareholders retain the option to file an income tax return and claim a refund, if eligible.

Godrej Agrovet has inaugurated India's first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Khammam, Telangana, marking a significant milestone in the domestic oil palm sector. The complex represents a cumulative investment of INR 300 Crore and consolidates the entire oil palm value chain—from seed and genetics to refinery operations—under one roof. This strategic development aims to enhance India's edible oil security and support the expansion of oil palm cultivation in the region.

Key Features and Investment

The Khammam facility is designed as a fully integrated unit supporting comprehensive seed-to-refinery operations. The complex includes a seed garden established in partnership with leading global companies, an R&D center, a nursery, and a processing mill. The mill, the first by a private company in the state, has commenced operations with a capacity of 30 tonnes per hour and is designed for future expansion up to 60 tonnes per hour. This scalability aligns with the company's target to increase the area under plantation in Telangana from the current 10,000 ha to 30,000 ha by 2030.

Strategic Significance

By bringing the entire value chain together, the complex is positioned to support greater efficiency, quality control, and traceability. The facility also houses a Samadhan Centre, a flagship initiative serving as a one-stop resource for farmers offering advisory support and access to farm inputs. The inauguration was attended by several key government officials, including the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, underscoring the state's support for its oil palm mission.

Facility Overview

The establishment of this complex reflects Godrej Agrovet's commitment to building a self-reliant edible oil economy and strengthening the nation's food security through sustainable agricultural practices.