Pokarna Limited has revised the remote e-voting end date for its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to Sunday, July 26, 2026, extending the period by one day. The AGM is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. IST via video conferencing. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.60 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The record date to determine shareholder entitlement for the dividend and voting rights remains fixed as Monday, July 20, 2026.

The company issued a corrigendum to rectify the e-voting schedule in the original AGM notice. The remote e-voting facility will commence on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. IST and conclude on July 26, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. IST. Shareholders who have not cast their votes remotely may vote during the meeting via the e-voting system available at the AGM. Kfin Technologies Limited (KFintech) has been engaged as the agency to provide the e-voting facility.

The business to be transacted at the AGM includes the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 and the declaration of dividend. Shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mr. Gautam Chand Jain as Chairman and Managing Director for five years from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, and Mr. Rahul Jain as Managing Director for five years from May 2, 2026, to May 1, 2031. Mr. Prakash Chand Jain will retire by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.

Key AGM Dates

The filing was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd in compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Pratima Khandu Gulankar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the intimation.

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Pokarna Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 to the stock exchanges, detailing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, discloses that the company sourced 90% of its inputs sustainably. The report emphasizes the company's commitment to responsible waste management, water conservation, and ethical governance across its operations spanning 45 locations.

Operational and Environmental Metrics

The company reported that exports contributed 49% to its total turnover during the financial year. Pokarna Limited operates 45 locations, including plants and offices, serving markets in the United States, China, and other regions alongside its domestic distribution network. On the environmental front, the company has implemented a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanism across its manufacturing operations, utilizing advanced wastewater treatment systems to recirculate process water and eliminate external effluent discharge.

Key Environmental Disclosures

The company stated that it is currently in the process of calculating its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Regarding waste management, the company repurposes non-hazardous dry slurry for land reclamation and manages plastic packaging in compliance with Pollution Control Board guidelines.

Governance and Compliance

Pokarna Limited confirmed that it maintains a comprehensive Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy, with zero disciplinary actions taken against Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs), employees, or workers for charges of bribery or corruption. The report also noted that there were no cases of anti-competitive conduct during the reporting period. The company’s governance structure includes Gautam Chand Jain as the highest authority responsible for the implementation of Business Responsibility policies, though it does not have a dedicated committee for sustainability.

Social and Stakeholder Engagement

The company disclosed that it does not currently have any differently-abled employees on its rolls but maintains an equal opportunity policy in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Pokarna Limited reported that it received no consumer complaints regarding data privacy, advertising, cyber-security, or unfair trade practices during the current and previous year. The company engages with stakeholders through various channels, including direct sales interactions, exhibitions, and Annual General Meetings, to incorporate feedback into its business strategy and sustainability planning.