S Chand schedules 55th AGM on Sept 23, proposes ₹4 dividend
- S Chand schedules 55th AGM for September 23, 2026, via video conferencing
- Shareholders to approve interim dividend of ₹4 per share as final dividend for FY26
- Walker Chandiok & Co LLP proposed for reappointment as statutory auditor for five years
- Audit fees for FY27 set at ₹7 million; fees for remaining term to be mutually decided
- Remote e-voting window open from September 19 to September 22, 2026

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S Chand & Company has scheduled its 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 23, 2026. The company will seek shareholder approval for an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share and the reappointment of its statutory auditors.
The meeting will be held via video conferencing at 3:00 pm, in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025. The filing was submitted to BSE and NSE on August 26, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 34(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Key Resolutions
The Board of Directors has proposed several ordinary businesses for consideration at the AGM:
- Adoption of standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for FY26.
- Approval of the interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share, declared by the Board on May 22, 2026, as the final dividend for FY26.
- Reappointment of Ms. Savita Gupta as a non-executive director liable to retire by rotation.
- Reappointment of M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as Statutory Auditors for a second term of five years.
Auditor Reappointment Details
Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, currently serving as statutory auditors since September 28, 2021, is eligible for reappointment. The firm, established in 1935, has over 2,215 professionals across 15 cities.
The proposed audit fees for FY27 are set at ₹7 million. For subsequent years, fees will be mutually decided between the Audit Committee and the auditors. The Board noted that none of the directors or key managerial personnel have any financial interest in this resolution.
| Auditor Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Firm Name | Walker Chandiok & Co LLP |
| Term | Second term of 5 years |
| Period | From conclusion of 55th AGM to 60th AGM |
| Proposed Fees (FY27) | ₹7 million |
AGM Logistics and Voting
Shareholders holding shares in demat form as of the cut-off date, September 16, 2026, are eligible to vote. Remote e-voting will be facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Voting Cut-off | September 16, 2026 |
| Remote E-voting Start | September 19, 2026, 9:00 am |
| Remote E-voting End | September 22, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| AGM Date | September 23, 2026, 3:00 pm |
Mr. R.S. Bhatia, a Company Secretary in Practice, has been appointed as the scrutinizer. The annual report and AGM notice are available electronically on the company’s website and NSDL platform.
Historical Stock Returns for S Chand & Company
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.10% | -1.24% | -7.95% | -11.38% | -30.47% | 0.0% |
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