The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited reported a net loss of ₹667.05 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reversing the net profit of ₹24.11 lakh recorded in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the year increased to ₹6,830.32 lakh from ₹5,057.10 lakh in FY25. The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹0.75 per equity share of ₹10 each, pending approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The company’s total income for FY26 stood at ₹7,089.42 lakh, up from ₹5,113.35 lakh in the prior year. Total expenses rose significantly to ₹7,365.65 lakh compared to ₹5,063.82 lakh in FY25. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of ₹981.23 lakh, while revenue from operations was ₹1,210.23 lakh.

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Board Decisions and Appointments

The Board approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Additionally, the Board re-appointed Mrs. Alka Lakshmi Niwas Bangur as Managing Director for a period of three years effective from September 17, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mrs. Bangur has been associated with the company since 1993.

Audit and Compliance

The statutory auditors, Jayaraman and Krishna, provided an unmodified opinion on the standalone annual financial results. A key audit matter involved the recognition of the company's investment in Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited (MSUML) at a fair value of ₹38,703.68 lakh, following an amalgamation scheme approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The company also recognized a statutory impact of ₹5.95 lakh related to new Labour Codes under exceptional items.

The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited has launched a comprehensive shareholder outreach initiative under regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance with investor protection norms.

IEPFA Compliance Campaign Details

The company has initiated the Second 100 Days Campaign "Saksham Niveshak" running from April 1, 2026 to July 9, 2026. This campaign is being conducted in accordance with directions issued by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA).

Shareholder Action Requirements

The campaign specifically targets shareholders whose dividends remain unpaid or unclaimed and whose Know Your Customer (KYC) and other details have not been updated. The company is requesting these shareholders to take immediate action to update their details and claim any unpaid or unclaimed dividends.

This initiative aims to prevent shareholders' shares or dividends from being transferred to the IEPFA, which occurs when regulatory compliance requirements are not met within specified timeframes.

Contact Information for Shareholders

Shareholders who have not claimed their unpaid or unclaimed dividends or have not updated their KYC details are advised to contact the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA). The designated RTA is MUFG Intime India Private Limited, located at "Surya", 35, Mayflower Avenue, Behind Senthil Nagar, Sowripalayam Road, Coimbatore-641028, Tamil Nadu.

Company Information

The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited is registered at 7, Munshi Premchand Sarani, Hastings, Kolkata - 700 022. The notice was issued on April 27, 2026, and published on April 28, 2026, as part of the company's regulatory compliance obligations.

Shareholders can download KYC forms directly from the company's website at www.periatea.com to facilitate the updating process. The company emphasizes the importance of timely action to ensure shareholders retain control over their investments and dividend entitlements.