Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited has fixed Tuesday, September 15, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and dividend distribution. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors during their meeting on August 4, 2026, ensuring that only shareholders registered in the company’s books on this specific date will be entitled to attend the meeting and receive declared dividends.

The company will close its Register of Members and Share Transfer Books from Wednesday, September 16, 2026, through Tuesday, September 22, 2026. During this seven-day period, no transfers of shares will be processed, which may impact liquidity for investors looking to trade shares during the window. The closure aligns with the AGM scheduled for September 22, 2026, which will be conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) as per regulatory guidelines.

Key Dates and Compliance

The record date mechanism is governed by Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited issued the intimation to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited on August 4, 2026. K. Kumaravel, Director Finance & Company Secretary, signed the communication, confirming adherence to statutory requirements for public disclosures regarding corporate actions.

Operational Implications for Shareholders

Investors holding shares before the record date must ensure their names are correctly updated in the demat accounts prior to September 15, 2026. Any transactions executed after this date will not confer voting rights or dividend entitlements for this financial year’s proceedings. The virtual format of the AGM allows remote participation, but the strict cutoff for membership registration remains critical for exercising shareholder rights.

What the Numbers Show

The timing of the record date, exactly one week before the AGM, is standard practice for Indian listed entities, allowing sufficient time for clearing corporations to finalize settlement data. The simultaneous closure of transfer books ensures a static shareholder base for both voting and dividend payout calculations, reducing administrative complexity and potential disputes over entitlements during the transition period.

The Board of Directors of pondy oxides & chemical has approved the re-appointment of its statutory audit partners for the upcoming financial year. In a meeting held on August 04, 2026, the Board accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee to retain M/s. Kalyanasundaram & Associates as the Internal Auditor and M/s. Vivekanandan Unni & Associates as the Cost Auditor for FY27.

These appointments ensure continuity in the company’s compliance and assurance frameworks for the financial year 2026-27. The decision aligns with regulatory requirements under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Auditor Details

The Board confirmed the terms and profiles of the appointed firms as detailed below:

M/s. Kalyanasundaram & Associates, established in 1988, provides audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services. The firm serves a diverse clientele across various sectors. M/s. Vivekanandan Unni & Associates brings extensive experience in cost accounting, having undertaken assignments including stock audits, techno-economic viability studies, and cost audits for industries such as chemicals, paper, steel, and electricity generation.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A (7) of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Board also referenced SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, regarding the details of the appointment. No relationship between the directors and the appointed auditors was disclosed.

The intimation has been uploaded to the company’s website for shareholder access.