Quest Capital Markets shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, alongside the adoption of audited financial statements, at its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 27, 2026. The Kolkata-based stockbroking firm also secured shareholder approval for the reappointment of two independent directors, signaling continued stability in its governance structure.

The AGM, conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) pursuant to SEBI and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) guidelines, commenced at 11:00 a.m. and concluded at 11:46 a.m. Harish Toshniwal, Director of the company, presided over the meeting as Chairman. Twenty-seven members attended the proceedings, including two represented by authorized representatives. In compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted the summary of proceedings to BSE Limited.

Voting was conducted through remote e-voting from July 24 to July 26, 2026, followed by e-voting during the AGM using the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) platform. K. Arun & Co., appointed as the scrutinizer by the Board, certified that the voting process adhered to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. Out of 10 million total shares, 7,501,688 votes were polled, representing a 75.02% turnout.

All five resolutions placed before the members passed with overwhelming support. The promoter group, holding 7.5 million shares, voted in favor of all items. Public non-institutional shareholders also largely supported the agenda, with resolutions receiving between 99.29% and 100% of valid votes cast. No abstentions were recorded.

Key Resolutions Passed

Sunil Kumar Sangneria was appointed as a director liable to retire by rotation. Independent directors Rusha Mitra and Trivikram Khaitan were reappointed for a second term of five consecutive years each. The company confirmed that the Auditors’ Report did not contain any qualifications, and statutory registers were made available electronically for inspection during the meeting.

Quest Capital Markets Limited has fixed July 20, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net profit of ₹2,352.95 lakh for FY26, an increase of 19.89% from ₹1,962.57 lakh in the previous year, while revenue from operations rose 21.46% to ₹3,135.04 lakh. The 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to be held on July 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. through Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means.

The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from July 21, 2026, to July 27, 2026, for the purpose of the AGM and dividend payment. Remote e-voting will commence on July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and conclude on July 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Members whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on the record date will be entitled to receive the dividend, subject to approval at the AGM.

In accordance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, the company transferred ₹551.49 lakh to the Special Reserve Fund before declaring any dividend. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year increased to ₹23.53 from ₹19.63 in the previous year. The company maintained a Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 105.90% as of March 31, 2026.

The key financial metrics for the year ended March 31, 2026 are detailed below: