Sharda Cropchem Limited has fixed Friday, August 7, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of members entitled to receive the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend payout is subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

The 23rd Annual General Meeting of the company is scheduled to be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. IST. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), without the physical presence of members at a common venue, in compliance with circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Pursuant to Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 42 of the Listing Regulations, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the company will remain closed on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for the purpose of the Annual General Meeting.

The following table outlines the key dates announced by the company:

Electronic copies of the Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report for FY26 will be submitted separately to the members of the company.

Sharda Cropchem has signalled a significant rise in procurement costs, citing its heavy reliance on raw materials sourced from China as the primary driver. The company anticipates that these elevated input costs could translate into potential price increases of 10-15% for its products, as reported by CNBC TV18.

Cost Pressures and Pricing Impact

The anticipated surge in procurement costs stems from the company's dependence on Chinese raw materials, a factor that exposes it to supply chain and pricing volatility. In response to these pressures, Sharda Cropchem is expected to pass on the higher costs to its customers through price revisions in the 10-15% range.

The key highlights of the cost and pricing outlook are summarised below:

Freight Cost Recovery

In addition to raw material cost pressures, Sharda Cropchem has also experienced increased freight costs. The company has indicated that these elevated freight expenses are being transferred to customers, with recovery anticipated in Q1. This approach reflects the company's strategy to protect its margins amid a challenging cost environment.

The combination of rising procurement costs and higher freight charges underscores the broader input cost challenges facing the agrochemical sector, particularly for companies with significant exposure to China-based supply chains.