United Drilling Tools sets Sept 23 AGM for dividend, RPT approval
- United Drilling Tools schedules 44th AGM for September 23, 2026
- Board recommends final dividend of ₹0.60 per share, totaling ₹1.80 for FY26
- Shareholders to approve related party consultancy deal worth up to ₹1.48 crore
- Letters dispatched to non-email registered shareholders with AGM notice links

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United Drilling Tools has scheduled its 44th Annual General Meeting for September 23, 2026. The meeting will convene via Video Conferencing to approve financial statements and key corporate resolutions.
The company has dispatched letters to shareholders without registered email addresses, providing web-links to access the Annual Report for FY25-26 and the AGM notice. This complies with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Electronic copies are being sent to members with registered emails.
Dividend and Financial Approvals
Shareholders will consider the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. The Board recommends a final dividend of ₹0.60 per equity share, bringing the total dividend payout for the year to ₹1.80 per share, including two interim dividends already declared.
The final dividend payment is scheduled for October 8, 2026, subject to member approval. The record date for determining eligibility is fixed at September 16, 2026.
Related Party Transaction
A special resolution seeks shareholder consent for continuing consultancy services with M/s Oil Drilling Consultancy Services, a firm owned by Chairman Pramod Kumar Gupta. The proposed agreement covers the period until the 45th AGM in 2027.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counterparty | M/s Oil Drilling Consultancy Services |
| Monthly Fee | ₹12.40 lakh |
| Aggregate Value | ₹1.48 crore (max) |
| Tenure | Until conclusion of 45th AGM |
The transaction represents approximately 0.80% of the company’s standalone turnover for FY25-26. The Audit Committee confirmed the terms are on an arm’s length basis and not prejudicial to public shareholders.
Governance and Audits
Inderpal Sharma retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment as a director. He brings 36 years of technical experience in oil drilling tools and has been associated with the company since his career began.
Members will also ratify the remuneration of ₹75,000 plus taxes for cost auditor M/s Swati Chaturvedi for FY27. Additionally, M/s A P U & Company will be re-appointed as statutory auditors for a second term of four years, commencing from this AGM.
Voting Logistics
Remote e-voting will be available from September 20 to September 22, 2026. The register of members will remain closed from September 17 to September 23, 2026. Physical attendance is dispensed with in line with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.
Historical Stock Returns for United Drilling Tools
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10.74% | +8.66% | +3.99% | +49.28% | +14.64% | -31.31% |
How might the continuation of the related-party consultancy agreement with the Chairman's firm impact investor confidence regarding corporate governance and potential conflicts of interest?
Does the proposed final dividend of ₹0.60 per share signal a shift in United Drilling Tools' capital allocation strategy, and how does this payout ratio compare to industry peers in the oilfield services sector?
What are the implications of re-appointing M/s A P U & Company for a second four-year term as statutory auditors, particularly regarding regulatory scrutiny on auditor rotation norms?


































