Mamata Machinery recommends dividend of ₹0.5 for FY26
Mamata Machinery Limited's board recommended a dividend of ₹0.5 per equity share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. The board accepted the retirement of CEO Apurva N. Kane effective September 30, 2026, and appointed Rajashekar Venkat as the new CEO from October 01, 2026. Additionally, M/s. C. B. Modh & Co. was appointed as Cost Auditor for FY 2026-27, and M/s. Desai & Desai was appointed as Internal Auditor.

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Mamata Machinery Limited's board has recommended a dividend of ₹0.5 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The dividend of 5% is on shares with a face value of ₹10 each. Additionally, the board approved key leadership changes and auditor appointments during its meeting on July 06, 2026.
The board accepted the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Apurva N. Kane, who will superannuate from the company effective September 30, 2026, after over four decades of service. Succeeding him, Rajashekar Venkat has been appointed as the new CEO and Key Managerial Personnel, effective October 01, 2026. Venkat brings over 27 years of experience in the capital equipment manufacturing industry, having held leadership roles at multinational organizations including Kennametal, Markem-Imaje, Mettler Toledo, and Domino Printing.
In audit-related decisions, the board appointed M/s. C. B. Modh & Co., Cost & Management Accountants, as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The remuneration for the cost auditors will be placed before shareholders for ratification at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The firm was appointed based on the Audit Committee's recommendation and under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The board also appointed M/s. Desai & Desai, Chartered Accountants, as the Internal Auditors of the company. These decisions were taken pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Appointments and Changes
| Position | Name | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Retiring CEO | Apurva N. Kane | September 30, 2026 |
| New CEO | Rajashekar Venkat | October 01, 2026 |
| Cost Auditor | M/s. C. B. Modh & Co. | FY 2026-27 |
| Internal Auditor | M/s. Desai & Desai | Immediate |
Historical Stock Returns for Mamata Machinery
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.14% | -4.53% | +4.54% | -5.70% | -5.20% | -37.12% |
How will the leadership transition from Apurva N. Kane to Rajashekar Venkat impact Mamata Machinery's strategic direction?
What growth initiatives does the new CEO plan to implement given his extensive experience in multinational capital equipment firms?
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