Orient Cement has made several significant announcements following its board meeting held on April 28, 2026. The cement manufacturer disclosed key corporate developments including the scheduling of its annual general meeting, dividend recommendations, and important auditor appointments while also approving its audited financial results.

Board Meeting Outcomes

The Board of Directors approved multiple resolutions during their meeting that commenced at 6:00 p.m. and concluded at 7:00 p.m. on April 28, 2026. The company's statutory auditors, M/s. G. K. Choksi & Co, Chartered Accountants (FRN:101895W), issued their audit reports with unmodified opinion on the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.

Annual General Meeting & Dividend Declaration

The company has scheduled its 15th Annual General Meeting for Friday, June 26, 2026 at 04:30 p.m. through video conferencing and other audio-visual means, in accordance with applicable circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of face value of Re.1 each fully paid-up for Financial Year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval.

The company has fixed Friday, June 12, 2026 as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to receive the dividend. The proposed dividend, if declared by shareholders at the AGM, will be paid on or after Wednesday, July 1, 2026, subject to applicable tax deductions.

Auditor Appointments

Based on recommendations from the Audit Committee, the board approved significant auditor appointments for the upcoming financial year. M/s. P.M. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 000012), have been appointed as Cost Auditors to conduct the audit of cost records for Financial Year 2026-27.

Additionally, M/s. Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, Chartered Accountants, has been appointed as Internal Auditor, replacing Mr. Shobhit Dwivedi who ceased to be the Internal Auditor due to organizational restructuring. Grant Thornton Bharat is a member of Grant Thornton International Ltd. with over 13,000 people across 21 offices in India, offering comprehensive professional services throughout business lifecycles.

Regulatory Compliance

The audited financial results have been prepared in terms of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All announcements and results are being uploaded on the company's website at www.orientcement.com for stakeholder access and transparency. The disclosures regarding auditor appointments have been made pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDPOD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Ambuja Cements has launched its Second 100 Days Campaign - "Saksham Niveshak" from April 1, 2026 to July 9, 2026, following a directive from the Investor's Education and Protection Fund Authority, Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The initiative aims to help shareholders claim unpaid or unclaimed dividends before they are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund.

Campaign Objectives and Timeline

The campaign runs for a specific period from April 1, 2026 to July 9, 2026, designed to create awareness among shareholders about updating their details and claiming any unpaid or unclaimed dividends. The Investor's Education and Protection Fund Authority has requested companies to launch this campaign to reach out to shareholders whose dividends remain unpaid or unclaimed.

Required Documentation and Submission Process

Shareholders must submit specific forms and documents to claim their unpaid dividends. The company has outlined detailed requirements for both physical and electronic submission modes.

Submission Methods

Shareholders can submit their documents through multiple channels:

KYC Update Requirements

The company emphasizes the importance of updating key shareholder information including PAN details, nomination information, contact details such as postal address and mobile number, bank account details, and specimen signatures with the company or MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Since dividends are payable only through electronic mode, shareholders with unpaid or unclaimed dividends will receive payments only after updating the required information.

Electronic Holdings and Depository Participants

Shareholders holding shares in electronic form who have not claimed their dividends can do so by updating or modifying their details with their respective Depository Participants. The company will send letters or emails detailing unpaid dividend information along with the claiming process.

Additional Resources and Support

The required forms can be downloaded from https://web.in.mpms.mufg.com/KYCdownloads.html or from the company's website at https://www.ambujacement.com/investors/shareholders-informations . Ambuja Cements has uploaded unclaimed and unpaid dividend information for the past seven years on its website. For assistance or queries related to the Second 100 days Campaign, shareholders can contact the company at investors.relation@adani.com or investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com . The notice is available on the company's website and on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited websites.