Graphite India Limited has fixed Monday, July 20, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of members entitled to receive a dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company announced that its 51st AGM will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. IST through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

To facilitate shareholder participation, the company has established Friday, July 28, 2026, as the cut-off date to determine eligibility for voting. Members whose names appear in the register of members or the statement of beneficial owners maintained by depositories as of July 28, 2026, will be entitled to vote via remote e-voting or at the AGM. The remote e-voting period commences on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST.

Key Dates and Events

The company has specified that dividends will be paid through electronic mode only to members holding shares in physical form if the folio is KYC compliant. A folio is considered KYC compliant upon registration of full address, mobile number, email ID, bank details, and a valid PAN linked to Aadhaar for all holders. To avoid delays in receiving dividends, shareholders are requested to update their KYC and bank details with their Depository Participants for demat shares or with MUFG Intime India Private Limited for physical shares.

Compliance and Documentation

Pursuant to the Income-tax Act, 1925, dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and the company is required to deduct tax at source (TDS) at prescribed rates. The TDS rate will vary based on the residential status of shareholders and the documents submitted. To enable compliance, members must complete or update their residential status, PAN, and category details by uploading documents to the specified portal by 11:59 p.m. IST on July 25, 2026.

The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report 2025-26 were sent electronically on July 8, 2026, to members with registered email addresses. Those without registered emails received a letter with a web-link to access the report. The documents are also available on the company’s website and the websites of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Graphite India Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange. The report, which forms an integral part of the Annual Report 2025-26, details the company's adherence to the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) and its performance on key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.

The company reported that renewable energy sources constituted 23% of its total energy consumption during the year, an increase from 22% in the previous fiscal year. Graphite India Limited’s total Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity stood at 102.84 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent per INR crore of turnover, an improvement from 111.96 in FY 2024-25. The company also achieved a reduction in energy intensity in terms of physical output to 17,760 MJ per metric tonne (MT) from 18,578 MJ/MT in the prior year.

Operational and Financial Metrics

The company’s operations are diversified across graphite electrodes, calcined petroleum coke, impervious graphite equipment, and high-speed steel. Exports contributed 41.41% to the total turnover. The report disclosed that the company incurred costs on well-being measures equivalent to 0.21% of total revenue. Additionally, the female workforce representation increased by 15% compared to the previous year, as part of the company’s five-year gender diversity goals.

Environmental Performance

Graphite India Limited reported significant progress in waste management and water conservation. The total waste generated was 39,923.87 metric tonnes, with a waste intensity of 14.19 MT per INR crore of turnover. The company attained zero liquid discharge (ZLD) status across plants and implemented rainwater harvesting to reduce water consumption. Water intensity was recorded at 1.73 KL per MT of production, an improvement from 1.78 KL/MT in the previous year.

Governance and Assurance

The report confirmed that no substantial fines or penalties were levied on the company during the year. TUV India Private Limited conducted an independent assurance of the BRSR Core disclosures, verifying nine attributes including GHG footprint, water footprint, energy footprint, and employee safety. The assurance engagement covered 100% of the manufacturing plants through onsite and remote verification, confirming compliance with SEBI’s BRSR reporting requirements.