Kuantum Papers Limited has scheduled its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 27, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. IST, to be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, representing a 250% payout on the Re. 1 face value shares. This proposal is subject to shareholder approval at the meeting. The record date for determining dividend entitlement is set for August 20, 2026. Shareholders holding shares as of this cut-off date are eligible to vote and receive the dividend if approved.

The company emphasized strict compliance with SEBI’s Master Circular No. HO/38/13/(4)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/4298/2026 dated February 06, 2026, which mandates electronic processing of all dividend payments. Consequently, no physical dividend warrants will be issued. Shareholders holding shares in physical form must update their Permanent Account Number (PAN), email address, mobile number, signature, and bank account details with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), MAS Services Limited. Failure to provide these details will result in withheld dividend payments until the information is furnished. Demat shareholders must also update their bank details, including IFSC and MICR codes, with their Depository Participants.

Key Dates and Dividend Details

The following table outlines the critical dates and financial parameters associated with the AGM and dividend declaration:

Shareholder Compliance and E-Voting

Shareholders who have not registered their email addresses have received physical letters containing web links and QR codes to access the Annual Report 2025-26 and the Notice of AGM, pursuant to Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Physical shareholders must submit specific forms to MAS Services Limited to update their records:

• ISR-1: For updating PAN, address, email, mobile number, and bank details.
• ISR-2: For confirmation of signatures.
• SH-13: For incorporation of nomination.
• SH-14: For change of nomination.
• ISR-3: For removal or opt-out of nomination.

Gurinder Singh Makkar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, confirmed that physical forms can be downloaded from the RTA’s website. Shareholders are advised to link their PAN with Aadhar before submission. Remote e-voting will be facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) from August 24 to August 26, 2026. Sushil Kumar Sikka, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as Scrutinizer for the voting process. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from August 21 to August 27, 2026.

Kuantum Papers Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing details the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable sourcing, operational safety, and regulatory compliance.

The report confirms that Kuantum Papers achieved 100% sustainable sourcing of inputs during FY26. The company maintains its Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification (License Code: FSC-C109585), ensuring raw materials are procured from responsibly managed forests. This achievement is supported by social, farm, and agroforestry programs within a 150–200 km radius of its mills, engaging local communities to secure consistent wood supply while promoting rural livelihoods.

Environmental Stewardship and Waste Management

Kuantum Papers operates under an ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System. The company reported generating 69,503 metric tonnes of total waste in FY26, a reduction from 81,460 metric tonnes in the previous year. The waste intensity per rupee of turnover decreased to 0.0000063 from 0.0000074 in FY25.

The company does not operate a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system, citing technical and economic constraints inherent to integrated pulp and paper operations. Instead, treated effluent is utilized for irrigating over 2,000 acres of agricultural land through a dedicated pipeline network. Online effluent quality monitoring is connected to the Punjab Pollution Control Board servers, with samples analyzed by NABL-approved laboratories.

Operational Safety and Social Governance

Safety remains a core priority, with the company implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) certified under ISO 45001:2018 by the British Standards Institution. The system covers 100% of the workforce, including permanent and non-permanent employees. No fines, penalties, or imprisonment punishments were recorded for the entity or its directors/key managerial personnel during the financial year.

The report outlines several material risks, including wood availability, coal supply, and greenhouse gas emissions. To mitigate these, Kuantum Papers has adopted a multi-faceted strategy including:

• Substituting fossil fuels with biofuels such as rice husk, wood dust, and agro-residues.
• Operating a recovery boiler entirely on black liquor, a biofuel byproduct.
• Producing 4.77 million saplings through its clonal nursery program to support carbon sequestration.

What the Numbers Show

The data reveals a significant improvement in operational efficiency regarding waste management. Total waste generation dropped by approximately 14.7% year-on-year, while waste intensity per rupee of turnover also declined. This divergence suggests that waste reduction initiatives outpaced revenue growth or operational scale expansion in terms of physical output impact. Furthermore, the complete absence of regulatory penalties combined with 100% sustainable sourcing indicates strong compliance governance, reducing potential ESG-related reputational risks for investors.

The Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Pavan Khaitan, stated that "Growth with Sustainability" forms the core of operations, with ESG strategies integrated into the business roadmap. The Board of Directors retains oversight of the Business Responsibility Policy, with performance reviewed half-yearly.