Poddar Pigments Limited has scheduled its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:00 am via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting aims to adopt FY26 financial statements and approve a final dividend of ₹4 per equity share.

AGM Agenda and Key Resolutions

The Board of Directors has outlined specific ordinary and special business for shareholder approval. The primary focus remains on the finalization of FY26 accounts and corporate governance updates.

Ordinary Business

1. Adoption of Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors.
2. Declaration of the final dividend of ₹4 per Equity Share for FY25-26.
3. Re-appointment of Shri Gaurav Goenka (DIN: 00375811), Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, who retires by rotation.

Special Business

Shareholders will also consider the ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditors for FY26-27. The Board proposes appointing M/s. K.G. Goyal & Associates at a remuneration of ₹60,000 plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses.

Record Date and Book Closure

The company will close its Register of Members and Share Transfer Books from Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to Monday, September 21, 2026 (both days inclusive). Eligibility for the dividend is determined by the record date of Monday, September 14, 2026.

Dividend Payout Timeline

If approved by shareholders at the AGM, the dividend will be credited or dispatched within 30 days from the meeting date. The payout is subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) as per the Income Tax Act, 2025. Dividend income is taxable in the hands of the member.

E-Voting and Participation

The company has appointed Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to provide remote e-voting facilities. The remote e-voting period begins on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 9:00 am and ends on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Members holding shares as of the cut-off date (September 14, 2026) are eligible to vote electronically.

Physical attendance is dispensed with pursuant to MCA Circulars; therefore, the facility for appointment of proxies is not available. Corporate members intending to appoint authorized representatives must submit certified copies of Board Resolutions to the Scrutinizer by Sunday, September 20, 2026, up to 5:00 pm.

Shareholder Instructions and Annual Report Access

Members holding physical securities must ensure their KYC details, including PAN, nomination, and bank account information, are updated with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), M/s MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Those without registered email addresses will receive a letter containing a web link to access the AGM notice and annual report.

Pursuant to Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the company has sent letters providing the web-link for the FY26 Annual Report to shareholders who had not registered their email addresses as on August 21, 2026. The report is available on the company’s website under Investor Relations > Financials > Annual Reports > Year 2025-26.

Investors are advised to update their residential status and PAN with their DPs or RTA to ensure compliance with SEBI mandates effective April 1, 2024. For queries, shareholders may contact the RTA at investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com .

Poddar Pigments reported a net profit of ₹4.65 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking an 11.6% increase year-on-year from ₹4.17 crore in Q1FY26. The company’s total income rose to ₹95.03 crore, supported by a significant jump in other income, which offset a marginal decline in core revenue.

The board of directors approved the unaudited financial results on August 14, 2026. Statutory auditors K.N. Gutgutia & Co. issued a limited review report, confirming compliance with Ind AS 34 and SEBI Listing Regulations.

Financial Performance

Revenue from operations (net) stood at ₹90.13 crore, down 1.2% from ₹91.26 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. However, total income increased to ₹95.03 crore, driven by other income rising to ₹49.03 lakh from ₹20.71 lakh in Q1FY26.

Total expenses were contained at ₹87.87 crore, compared to ₹87.13 crore in Q1FY26. Cost of materials consumed remained stable at ₹63.49 crore, while employee benefit expenses increased to ₹10.72 crore from ₹10.06 crore.

Profit before tax expanded to ₹7.17 crore from ₹6.20 crore in Q1FY26. Tax expenses for the quarter totaled ₹2.52 crore, comprising current tax of ₹10.23 lakh and deferred tax of ₹14.96 lakh.

What the Numbers Show

A key divergence in the results is the impact of non-operating items on profitability. While revenue from operations contracted slightly, other income more than doubled to ₹49.03 lakh, contributing significantly to the top-line growth. This surge in other income was the primary driver behind the 15.6% rise in profit before tax, indicating that operational margin expansion alone did not account for the bottom-line improvement.

Comprehensive Income & Equity

Total comprehensive income for the period reached ₹23.61 crore, a substantial increase from ₹3.49 crore in Q1FY26. This was largely driven by a gain of ₹21.27 crore from changes in the fair value of investments carried at fair value through OCI, partially offset by remeasurement losses on defined benefit obligations.

Paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹10.61 crore. Earnings per share (basic) were reported at ₹4.38, up from ₹3.93 in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.

Corporate Actions

The board also scheduled the company’s 35th Annual General Meeting for September 21, 2026, to be conducted via video conferencing.