Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation Limited has fixed the book closure period from Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to Monday, July 13, 2026, for the 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and to determine shareholder eligibility for dividend. The company's Board recommended a dividend of ₹9 per equity share, or 90% of the face value of ₹10 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The AGM is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST via video conferencing.

The meeting will be conducted through audio-visual means in accordance with circulars from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The proceedings will be deemed to be held at the company's registered office in Kolkata. The intimation regarding the book closure was submitted under Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Shareholders are required to ensure their holdings are registered before the book closure begins to qualify for the dividend payout. The dividend payment is subject to the approval of shareholders at the AGM. The company had previously informed shareholders regarding the tax deduction at source (TDS) implications on the dividend income, which varies based on residential status and documentation submitted.

The company has engaged Niche Technologies Private Limited as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents. Shareholders holding shares in physical form were advised to update their KYC and bank details to avoid restrictions on dividend payments.

Birla Group Holdings Private Limited has confirmed that it, along with persons acting in concert, has not created any encumbrance on shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This annual declaration is significant as it assures shareholders regarding the status of the promoter's holdings in Hindalco Industries Limited, where Birla Group Holdings Private Limited acts as the promoter.

The filing, addressed to the Audit Committee of Hindalco Industries Limited and submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India, explicitly states that no encumbrance was made directly or indirectly other than those already disclosed. The submission includes the Permanent Account Number (PAN) details of the promoter and promoter group entities as required.

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The declaration was signed by Shrikant Turalkar, Company Secretary of Birla Group Holdings Private Limited, on April 8, 2026. The document serves as a formal compliance record for the financial year, ensuring transparency regarding the promoter's shareholding structure.