KPT Industries has scheduled the payment of its dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26 for September 2, 2026. The company made the disclosure to stock exchanges on August 26, 2026.

The intimation was issued pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This regulation mandates timely disclosure of material events to listed entities and their shareholders.

Key Details

• Dividend payment date: September 2, 2026
• Fiscal year: 2025-26
• Disclosure date: August 26, 2026

The announcement was signed by Aishwarya Toraskar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of KPT Industries. The firm operates from its registered office in Shirol, Maharashtra.

KPT Industries shareholders have formally approved a significant revision to the remuneration structure of its Managing Director, Dilip Kulkarni, during the company’s 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 8, 2026. The resolution increases Kulkarni’s commission from 4% to 10% of the company’s net profits for the remaining tenure period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. This decision, passed with near-unanimous support (99.99% in favor), underscores shareholder confidence in management’s strategic direction as the company marks its Golden Jubilee year. The payout also includes a safeguard clause: in the absence of adequate profits, Kulkarni’s remuneration will be capped at ₹84.00 lakhs per annum under Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013.

The AGM, conducted at the registered office in Shirol, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, saw robust participation with 22 members present in person, five proxies, and four authorized representatives from key trusts including the KPT Employees Welfare Trust and Prabha Kulkarni Endowment Trust. The voting process was scrutinized by Nidhi Shree J, Partner at V Sreedharan & Associates, Company Secretaries, Bengaluru, appointed under Section 108 & 109 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A total of 13,84,500 shares were polled, with 13,84,473 votes cast in favor across all ten resolutions and only 27 votes against. No invalid votes were recorded.

Key Resolutions Approved

The meeting addressed critical governance matters including financial statements adoption, dividend declaration, director appointments, and auditor remuneration. The following table summarizes the voting outcome for each resolution:

Dividend and Leadership Continuity

The approved dividend of ₹3.00 per equity share represents 60% of the ₹5 face value, totaling ₹102.00 lakhs. This payout aligns with the Board’s recommendation and provides immediate value to equity holders while maintaining operational stability.

Leadership continuity was secured through the reappointment of Dilip Kulkarni as Managing Director, with shareholders approving a revision in his commission for the remaining term from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Additionally, independent directors Sanjay Ramakant Buch, Niraj Shishir Shirgaokar, and Rama Sanjay Kirloskar were reappointed for a second term of five years, effective from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032, ensuring robust oversight. Dr. Nitin Vikas Pai was newly appointed as a Non-Executive Director, liable to retire by rotation.

Regulatory Compliance and Governance

The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited on August 8, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30, Schedule III Part-A (A-13) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. Aishwarya Toraskar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of KPT Industries Limited, authorized the submission. The scrutinizer confirmed that all ballot papers were valid and reconciled with company records, with no defects found. Electronic data related to e-voting will be preserved by the Company Secretary after the Chairperson approves the minutes.

What the Numbers Show

The near-unanimous support (99.99%) across all resolutions indicates strong alignment between management and shareholders on strategic priorities. The minimal dissent (27 votes against) suggests no significant governance concerns or disputes over remuneration or director appointments. The successful reappointment of key directors and approval of the MD’s commission revision reflect confidence in the current leadership team’s ability to drive future growth. The dividend payout, while modest relative to market peers, underscores a balanced approach to capital return and retention for operational needs.