Shilp Gravures has scheduled its 33rd Annual General Meeting for September 23, 2026. The meeting will be held via video conferencing or other audio-visual means at 1:00 pm.

The company proposes a dividend of ₹2.1 per equity share with a face value of ₹10 for the fiscal year 2025-26. This payout is subject to approval by shareholders during the AGM.

Key Dates

The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from September 17 to September 23, 2026, inclusive. The record date for determining dividend eligibility and e-voting rights is set for September 16, 2026.

Dividend Payment

If approved by the shareholders, the dividend will be paid within the statutory time limit following the AGM. Jay Rajendrabhai Chavda, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, issued the intimation to the BSE Limited Corporate Relationship Department.

Shilp Gravures Limited has approved a capacity expansion initiative worth ₹6.71 crore to establish new manufacturing facilities in Karnataka. The Board of Directors sanctioned the investment on August 17, 2026, marking a strategic move to bolster production capabilities ahead of long-term growth prospects.

The proposed expansion involves the purchase of plant and machinery costing approximately ₹5.71 crore, plus applicable taxes and related charges. An additional ₹1 crore has been allocated for expenses and advances related to the commencement of the manufacturing facility. The company plans to fund the entire project through internal accruals, avoiding external debt for this specific capital expenditure.

Capacity Utilization Context

The decision to expand comes as Shilp Gravures operates its existing facility in Rakanpur, Gujarat, with an annual capacity of approximately 94,000 gravure cylinders. Current utilization stands at roughly 75,000 cylinders per year. While this indicates that the existing Gujarat plant is not operating at full theoretical capacity, the board cited readiness for long-term growth as the primary rationale for the new investment.

The new Karnataka facility is designed to produce more than 18,000 gravure cylinders per year at full utilization. Manufacturing operations at the new site are expected to commence during FY26-27.

What the Numbers Show

The allocation of funds reveals a distinct split between capital expenditure and operational setup costs. Of the total ₹6.71 crore approval, approximately 85% (₹5.71 crore) is directed toward tangible assets (plant and machinery), while the remaining 15% (₹1 crore) covers ancillary expenses and advances. This structure suggests a focus on heavy asset acquisition rather than working capital buildup for the new site.

Furthermore, the addition of 18,000 units represents nearly a 19% increase in total aggregate annual capacity (from 94,000 to 112,000+ units), assuming the existing Gujarat capacity remains unchanged. This expansion provides headroom for future demand spikes without requiring immediate full utilization of the current Gujarat facility.

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. Jay Chavda, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, certified the filing.