Signpost India has fixed September 11, 2026 as the record date for its recommended dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share for FY26. The Board of Directors approved the payout during its meeting on May 30, 2026.

The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting. Each equity share has a face value of ₹2.

Tax Deduction at Source

The company notified shareholders that dividend income is taxable under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Tax will be withheld at source based on residential status and applicable rates.

Resident Shareholders

For resident individuals with PAN, the withholding tax rate is 10% if the aggregate dividend exceeds ₹10,000. Those without a valid PAN face a 20% rate. Residents claiming exemption must submit Form 121.

Specific entities such as insurance companies, mutual funds, and Alternative Investment Funds are exempt from TDS provided they submit the requisite declarations and registration certificates.

Non-Resident Shareholders

Non-resident shareholders, including Foreign Institutional Investors, are subject to a 20% withholding tax plus applicable surcharge and cess. Lower rates may apply under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements if valid Tax Residency Certificates and Form 41 acknowledgements are furnished.

Submission Deadline

Shareholders must submit all necessary declarations and updated bank details by September 11, 2026. The company will not process any tax-related communications received after this date. Holders of physical shares must update records with KFin Technologies Limited, while demat holders should coordinate with their depository participants.

Signpost India has announced the completion of the second term of its Independent Director, Ms. Sayantika Mitra, effective from the close of business hours on August 8, 2026. The departure marks the end of her tenure on the Board and her associated roles in key statutory committees, including the Chairperson of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Member of the Audit Committee.

The company disclosed the change in directorship in an intimation filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on August 10, 2026. The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Ms. Mitra, identified by DIN 07581363, served her full term without any premature resignation or removal, as confirmed in the regulatory disclosures.

Regulatory Disclosures

The intimation was signed by Kinjal Mistry, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Signpost India Limited. The company also uploaded the details on its official website, www.signpostindia.com , ensuring transparency for investors and stakeholders. The disclosure aligns with the requirements set forth in the SEBI Master Circular bearing reference no. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Impact on Corporate Governance

The cessation of Ms. Mitra’s tenure necessitates a review of the composition of the Board’s committees. As she held the position of Chairperson of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board will need to appoint a new chairperson for this committee to ensure continued compliance with corporate governance norms. Similarly, her role as a Member of the Audit Committee will require replacement to maintain the requisite independent oversight.

The filing did not disclose immediate plans for her replacement, but standard practice under the SEBI Listing Regulations requires that vacancies in the Board and its committees be filled at the earliest general meeting or through appropriate interim measures if required by law. The company’s adherence to Regulation 30 ensures that all stakeholders are informed promptly of changes in the boardroom structure.