Poddar Pigments Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Sukano Polymers Corp USA to handle direct sales and distribution across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The agreement, effective from September 9, 2026, grants Sukano exclusive rights to distribute Poddar’s Single Pigment Dispersion portfolio in these regions.

The company disclosed the arrangement on September 19, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The partnership aims to strengthen Poddar’s market presence in North and South America through local stock management and dedicated sales representation.

Deal Structure

Sukano Polymers Corp USA will act as the exclusive sales representative for Poddar Pigments in the designated territories. The scope of operations includes managing local inventory and facilitating the sale of black, white, and color Single Pigment Dispersion products.

Strategic Rationale

Poddar Pigments stated that the partnership is expected to strengthen its sales footprint across the Americas. Sukano will receive commissions on sales generated under the agreement. No share exchange ratio or upfront consideration was disclosed as part of this distribution arrangement.

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 .