Roto Pumps has appointed Jörg Gertz as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO), effective October 20, 2026. The appointment is designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) and aims to strengthen the company's international sales operations.

Gertz will be based in Germany and is responsible for overseeing the company's Overseas Sales Establishments (OSEs). These establishments are currently located in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, the United States, South Africa, Malaysia, and the UAE. The appointment follows a resolution passed by circulation on October 17, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Strategic focus on global expansion

The appointment aligns with Roto Pumps' stated mission, 'Roto Next', which targets USD 100 million in sales revenue by FY31. International business is identified as a key focus area for growth. The company intends to leverage Gertz's expertise to drive business growth in these markets.

Professional background

Jörg Gertz is a German mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience in international sales and business development within the industrial machinery and pump sector. His career highlights include:

• Serving as Global Sales Director of Börger GmbH since November 2012.
• Acting as Managing Director of Börger India, managing global sales strategy and international subsidiaries.
• Holding sales leadership positions at John Crane and Allweiler AG.

His expertise encompasses global market development, sales organization restructuring, P&L management, and KPI-driven performance.

Disclosure details

The appointment was disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The term of appointment is full-time employment starting October 20, 2026.

Roto Pumps shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹0.19 per equity share of face value ₹1.00 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The resolution was passed during the company’s 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on September 29, 2026.

The meeting, conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), commenced at 11:30 am and concluded at 12:50 pm. Harish Chandra Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, chaired the session, briefing members on the company’s performance in FY26 and outlining strategic initiatives to strengthen global presence and manufacturing capabilities.

Key resolutions passed

The following ordinary and special business items were transacted at the AGM:

• Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26, along with the Board of Directors’ and Auditors’ reports.
• Declaration of the final dividend of ₹0.19 per equity share for FY26.
• Re-appointment of Anurag Gupta (DIN: 00334160) as Joint Managing Director, retiring by rotation and being eligible for re-appointment.
• Appointment of branch auditors for the company’s offices outside India.
• Ratification of the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor.

Strategic updates and governance

During the address, the Chairman highlighted the “Roto Next – Roadmap to USD 100 Million by 2030” growth strategy. He also provided updates on the ongoing merger process and the implementation of SAP systems aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. The Chairman noted that there were no qualifications, observations, or adverse comments in the reports of the Statutory Auditors or Secretarial Auditors.

The e-voting facility was managed by National Securities Depository Ltd. The results of the voting, scrutinized by Shailesh Dayal of Dayal and Maur, are scheduled to be declared within two working days from the conclusion of the meeting.

Voting results declared

The company has now formally declared the voting results pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All five resolutions passed with the requisite majority. The scrutinizer’s report, dated October 1, 2026, confirmed that 112 members cast votes representing 51.21% of the total paid-up share capital for most resolutions.

For the re-appointment of Anurag Gupta, promoter shares were excluded from voting due to interest in the resolution. Consequently, only public shareholders voted, resulting in a significantly lower vote count compared to other items. Despite this, the resolution secured 97.64% support among those who voted.