Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure Limited has disclosed to BSE the publication of newspaper advertisements regarding its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, through Video Conferencing or other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The company submitted the disclosure to the exchange in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The advertisements were published in the "Free Press Journal" (English language) and "Navshakti" (Marathi language) newspapers to inform shareholders about the upcoming AGM. The communication was addressed to BSE Limited, located at Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai, and signed by Archana Mungunti, Company Secretary.

Meeting Details

The 18th AGM will facilitate shareholder participation via VC/OAVM. The company has ensured that the necessary regulatory disclosures and public notices are in place to keep stakeholders informed. The specific agenda items for the meeting are expected to be detailed in the formal notice sent to shareholders.

Regulatory Compliance

The filing confirms that the company has adhered to the procedural requirements of informing the stock exchange about the public announcement of the AGM. The disclosure serves as a formal record of the company's communication with its shareholders through print media.

Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure reported a net loss of ₹3,274.82 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to exceptional items amounting to ₹3,648.83 lakh. The board of directors, which met on May 26, 2026, approved the audited financial results and recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per share for the fiscal year 2025-26.

The company recorded a total income from operations of ₹3,353.20 lakh for FY26. However, the bottom line was severely impacted by a loss of ₹3,648.83 lakh on the sale of investments in its erstwhile subsidiary, Kesar Multimodal Logistics Limited. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company posted a net profit of ₹228.90 lakh. The audited results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and published in newspapers on May 28, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance

The table below summarizes the financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026:

Board Decisions and Dividend

The board recommended a final dividend of 25%, or ₹1.25 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting. The record date for the dividend has been fixed as Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Additionally, the board fixed the date for the 18th Annual General Meeting as Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to be held via Video Conferencing.

The board also recommended the re-appointment of Shri Harsh Kilachand as whole-time director designated as 'executive chairman' for a period commencing from December 20, 2026, to March 31, 2031. Mrs. Natasha Kilachand was also recommended for re-appointment.

Auditor's Report

Statutory auditors M/s. Chandabhoy & Jassoobhoy issued a qualified opinion on the financial results. The qualification relates to litigation with Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) regarding demands for transfer fees and increased lease rent. The company stated that no provision has been made as the impact is currently not ascertainable pending the outcome of a Special Leave Petition filed in the Supreme Court of India.

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