Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited has fixed Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend payment and e-voting at its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, via video conferencing. This announcement clarifies the cut-off date previously referenced in the company's communication on June 20, 2026.

The board had earlier recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share of ₹10 each (12.5%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. This represents an increase from the previous year's dividend of ₹0.50 per share. The record date ensures that shareholders listed on the register of members on July 8, 2026, will be entitled to receive the dividend and participate in the e-voting process.

Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited reported a 73% rise in net profit for FY26 to ₹3,812.12 lakh, compared to ₹2,202.87 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations increased 29% to ₹24,478.22 lakh from ₹18,961.38 lakh in FY25, driven by the principal defence products segment. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, net profit stood at ₹1,230.28 lakh, while revenue was ₹6,484.60 lakh.

Financial Performance

The company's total income for FY26 stood at ₹24,805.06 lakh, up from ₹19,249.19 lakh in the previous year. Total expenses for the year were ₹19,723.86 lakh. Basic earnings per share (EPS) for FY26 increased to ₹25.95 from ₹15.73 in the previous year. On a consolidated basis, profit after tax and share of associate's profit for FY26 was ₹4,131.55 lakh.

The board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jaykumar Toshniwal and Mr. Divyakant Zaveri as independent directors for a second term of five consecutive years, effective from August 23, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, the board appointed M/s Zarna Thakar Associates as Cost Auditor and M/s Niket Shah & Associates as Internal Auditor for the financial year 2026–27.

Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited has fixed Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share. The dividend, amounting to 12.5% on shares with a face value of ₹10, is for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and is subject to approval at the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST via Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

The dividend will be paid within the statutory timeframe, subject to tax deduction at source, to members whose names appear on the Register of Members as on the record date. The company has stated that pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024, it is not required to close its registers of members and share transfer books. Consequently, the registers will remain open during the period.

E-voting and Key Dates

Members have been provided with the facility to cast votes on resolutions through remote e-voting, managed by Bigshare Services Private Limited. The remote e-voting period commences on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Members who have cast their votes remotely may attend the AGM but are not entitled to vote again. Those who have not voted remotely and are present via VC/OAVM may vote during the meeting.

The following table outlines the critical dates for shareholders regarding the dividend and the upcoming meeting:

The disclosure was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited by Gunjan Bhagtani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.