RPG Life Sciences Limited has fixed Thursday, July 9, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹24 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend, recommended by the Board at its meeting on April 29, 2026, is subject to approval by shareholders at the Nineteenth Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026. The payment will be made within 30 days of the AGM to members whose names appear in the Register of Members or the depositories' records on the record date.

The company communicated this decision to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) at 3.00 p.m. (IST).

Rajesh Shirambekar, Head – Legal & Company Secretary, signed the regulatory filing confirming the schedule. The company has requested the exchanges to take the information on record. The Notice of AGM, containing further relevant details, will be issued in due course.

RPG Life Sciences Limited has set a July 3, 2026 deadline for shareholders to submit documentation required for claiming tax exemptions on the final dividend for FY26. The company's Board recommended a dividend of ₹24 per share, subject to shareholder approval, and outlined the tax deduction at source (TDS) protocols that will apply based on the residential status and category of the shareholder.

The company stated that under the Income Tax Act, 2025, the final dividend for FY26 payable in FY27 is taxable in the hands of shareholders. Consequently, RPG Life Sciences will deduct tax at prescribed rates, which vary depending on the shareholder's status and the valid documents submitted. Shareholders are required to ensure their Permanent Account Number (PAN), residential status, and bank details are updated with the depository participant or the registrar, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

Tax Rates for Resident Shareholders

For resident shareholders, TDS will be deducted at 10% on the dividend amount under Section 393(1) of the Act. However, individuals are exempt from TDS if the aggregate dividend distributed during FY27 does not exceed ₹10,000. The company warned that higher tax rates will apply to shareholders with inoperative PANs or those who have not linked their PAN with Aadhaar.

Specific categories of resident shareholders can claim exemptions from TDS by submitting self-certified documents. These include resident individuals filing Form 121, insurance companies, mutual funds, and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) established in India. Entities exempt under Section 11 of the Act and corporations established by a Central Act must also provide relevant documentary evidence to avoid TDS.

Provisions for Non-Resident Shareholders

Non-resident shareholders face a withholding tax rate of 20%, plus surcharge and cess, unless they opt for benefits under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). To avail of DTAA benefits, which may offer more favorable rates, non-residents must provide a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), e-filed Form 41, and a self-declaration of no taxable presence in India.

The company clarified that it retains sole discretion regarding the application of beneficial DTAA rates based on its review of the submitted documents. Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) will be subject to the 20% rate or the applicable DTAA rate, whichever is more beneficial, provided the necessary documentation is submitted.

Submission and Compliance Guidelines

All documents must be submitted to MUFG Intime India Private Limited via post or registered email by July 3, 2026. Shareholders with multiple accounts under different categories should note that the highest applicable tax rate will be considered for their entire holding. The company emphasized that failure to submit the required documents will result in tax deduction at higher rates, and shareholders will need to claim credits or refunds through their income tax returns.

In cases of joint holdings, the first-named shareholder must furnish the requisite documents. The company further stated that any income tax demands arising from misrepresentation or omission of information by the shareholder will be the shareholder's responsibility, including indemnifying the company.