JK Lakshmi Cement Limited shareholders approved a dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share and the five-year re-appointment of Chairperson & Managing Director Smt. Vinita Singhania during the company’s 86th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 30, 2026. The virtual meeting, conducted via Video Conference/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), concluded with unanimous support for key governance resolutions, including the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26, signaling stability in corporate leadership and continued commitment to shareholder returns.

The meeting was chaired by Smt. Vinita Singhania, who welcomed directors Mr. Shrivats Singhania, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, and Dr. Arun Kumar Shukla. Independent directors Mr. Sadhu Ram Bansal, Mrs. Shweta Shroff, and Mr. Vimal Bhandari participated remotely. Management representatives present included Sudhir A. Bidkar, Executive Director (Corporate Affairs) & CFO, and Amit Chaurasia, Company Secretary. Statutory auditors M/s. Lodha & Co. LLP and secretarial auditor M/s Ronak Jhuthawat & Co. confirmed no qualifications in their respective reports, underscoring clean compliance with regulatory standards under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Key Resolutions Passed

The following resolutions were transacted during the AGM:

Dr. Arun Kumar Shukla, retiring by rotation, offered himself for re-election and was re-appointed as a Director. The Board also sought approval to ratify the remuneration of M/s. R.J. Goel & Co., Chartered Accountants, as the Cost Auditor for the Financial Year 2026-27.

Leadership Tenure Extension

A special resolution passed to re-appoint Smt. Vinita Singhania as Chairperson & Managing Director for a period of five years, effective from August 1, 2026. This continuity aims to provide strategic stability as the company navigates sectoral dynamics. The Chairperson addressed shareholders on the cement industry outlook and the company’s performance for FY25-26.

Voting Process and Shareholder Compliance

Remote e-voting was open from July 25, 2026 (10:00 A.M.) to July 29, 2026 (5:00 P.M.). Members present at the AGM could vote until 15 minutes after the meeting’s conclusion at 3:50 P.M. The Scrutinizer, Dr. Ronak Jhuthawat, will submit the consolidated voting report within two working days.

Amit Chaurasia emphasized strict compliance with dematerialization norms. Physical shareholders must furnish KYC details using forms available on the company’s website; otherwise, no service requests will be entertained. Dividends for physical folios will be paid electronically only.

What the Numbers Show

The ₹6.50 dividend represents a 130% payout ratio relative to face value, reflecting management’s confidence in cash flows despite broader sectoral headwinds. Clean audit reports from both statutory and secretarial auditors reinforce adherence to corporate governance standards, reducing regulatory risk for investors.

JK Lakshmi Cement has rescheduled its Board meeting from July 29, 2026, to August 5, 2026, to consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY27. The company cited unavoidable circumstances for the change, which impacts the timeline for result declaration and the reopening of the trading window for designated persons.

The Board meeting, originally notified on July 23, 2026, will now take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Its primary agenda remains the approval of the Standalone and Consolidated Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This delay pushes back the formal announcement of Q1FY27 performance metrics, including revenue and profit figures, which were previously expected to be discussed in late July.

Trading Window Status

In compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company’s Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading by Designated Persons, the trading window is currently closed. It opened on July 1, 2026, and will remain shut until August 8, 2026. This extension ensures that insiders do not trade during the sensitive period surrounding the delayed financial results approval.

*Note: Trading windows typically reopen after results are announced; the original closure was tied to the initial meeting schedule.

Conference Call Details Remain Unchanged

Despite the board meeting rescheduling, the company will still host a conference call on July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. Organized by PhillipCapital (India) Private Limited, this call was initially scheduled to discuss the unaudited results. However, given that the Board has not yet approved the figures as of the call date, the presentation may focus on operational updates or preliminary discussions, with final numbers likely to be shared post-August 5. Investors should monitor subsequent disclosures for any further changes to the earnings communication plan.

Key Speakers

Senior leadership from JK Lakshmi Cement is confirmed to lead the discussion on July 30:

Vaibhav Agarwal will serve as the call leader. Participants are advised to pre-register via the provided dial-in numbers to avoid wait times.

Regulatory Compliance

The rescheduling notice was issued under Regulation 30(6) read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Amit Chaurasia, Company Secretary, digitally signed the intimation on July 27, 2026. The company continues to adhere to governance standards, ensuring all participant details and recordings are maintained as per regulatory requirements.