Mold-Tek Packaging Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the first interim dividend of ₹2 per equity share, representing 40% on the face value of ₹5 each for the Financial Year 2025-26. The decision was taken during the board meeting held on April 20, 2026, which commenced at 11:00 A.M. (IST) and concluded at 11:35 A.M. (IST).

Dividend Details

The company has finalized the key parameters for the interim dividend distribution:

Record Date and Eligibility

The record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the interim dividend payment has been fixed as Friday, April 24, 2026. This date will serve as the cut-off for identifying members entitled to receive the dividend. The interim dividend shall be duly paid within the stipulated timelines as prescribed under law.

Stock Exchange Notifications

Mold-Tek Packaging Limited has formally notified both major stock exchanges about the board meeting outcome. The communication was addressed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, ensuring full compliance with disclosure requirements. The notification was digitally signed by Harshita Suresh Chandnani, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on April 20, 2026, with reference number MTPL/SECT/03/2026-27.

Board Meeting Timeline

The board meeting was conducted efficiently, commencing at 11:00 A.M. (IST) and concluding at 11:35 A.M. (IST) on April 20, 2026. The meeting focused on considering and approving the interim dividend proposal, which was successfully passed by the directors.

Mold-Tek Packaging Limited has provided additional clarification regarding the Rs. 18.02 lakh tax demand notice from the Income Tax Department for Assessment Year 2021-22, following queries from BSE Limited about disclosure requirements.

Tax Demand Details

The company received a demand notice of Rs. 18,02,450 under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This demand was issued against an order under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act for Assessment Year 2021-22.

Disclosure Timeline Clarification

In a follow-up communication dated March 18, 2026, Mold-Tek Packaging clarified the timeline of events surrounding the disclosure. The company received an email notification on March 14, 2026, informing it of the tax demand notice. However, as the second Saturday and Sunday were non-working days, the employees responsible for handling such matters were unavailable.

The notice came to the attention of the Compliance Officer on Monday, March 16, 2026, and was promptly communicated to the stock exchanges on the same day. The company emphasized that there was no intentional delay in submitting the information.

Company's Position and Next Steps

Mold-Tek Packaging has clarified that there are no violations or contraventions of any provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The company stated that the order is open for further submissions to the relevant authorities and is currently in the process of responding within the indicated timeframe.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Following an email from BSE Limited dated March 17, 2026, requiring additional disclosures as per SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024, the company provided comprehensive details in the prescribed format.

The announcements were signed by J. Lakshmana Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of Mold-Tek Packaging Limited, and communicated to both BSE and NSE.