Universal Cables Limited has fixed Monday, July 27, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the payment of a final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹4.50 per equity share, subject to the approval of shareholders at the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 3, 2026. If declared, the dividend will be paid on or before August 31, 2026, subject to tax deduction at source. The company reported its highest-ever standalone Revenue from Operations of ₹302267.33 lakhs in FY26, a growth of approximately 25.50% from the previous year, while Net Profit After Tax increased by 68.52% to ₹9652.87 lakhs.

Financial Performance and AGM Agenda

On a consolidated basis, net profit stood at ₹16310.92 lakhs. Shareholders will consider the adoption of audited financial statements, the declaration of dividend, and the re-appointment of a director. The Annual Report 2025-26, including the Notice of AGM, is accessible on the company's website at unistar.co.in.

Special Resolutions

The AGM agenda includes special resolutions to increase the company's borrowing limit to ₹4500 crore from the existing ₹3500 crore under Sections 180(1)(c) and 180(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, shareholders will vote on creating securities on the company's assets up to ₹4500 crore under Section 180(1)(a). An ordinary resolution seeks ratification for the remuneration of the cost auditor, Messrs D. Sabyasachi & Co., at ₹1,20,000 plus applicable taxes.

Key Meeting Details

Universal Cables Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing that approximately 40% of its total energy consumption was derived from renewable sources. The company reported a reduction in CO2 emission intensity by 23.87% during the year, driven by energy efficiency improvements and a switch from furnace oil to LPG for boilers.

The report highlights that the company commissioned a 4 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant in July 2024 under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement. Additionally, rooftop solar plants with capacities of 2 MW at Satna and 0.5 MW at Goa operated reliably during the fiscal year. The company has set a target to increase the share of renewable energy in total electricity consumption to exceed 40% by FY 2026-27.

Financial and Operational Metrics

Universal Cables reported a total energy consumption of 2,46,954 Gigajoules (GJ) for FY 2025-26, comprising 61,954 GJ from renewable sources and 1,85,000 GJ from non-renewable sources. The energy intensity per rupee of turnover stood at 81.70 GJ/Crore INR, an improvement from 82.45 GJ/Crore INR in the previous year.

Environmental Impact and Waste Management

The company generated a total of 68.91 metric tonnes of waste during FY 2025-26, down from 83.11 metric tonnes in the previous year. The waste intensity per rupee of turnover was reported at 0.228 metric tonnes/Crore Rs. The company achieved zero liquid discharge and ensured that 100% of the generated waste was recovered through recycling operations.

Total greenhouse gas emissions, comprising Scope 1 and Scope 2, were reported at 21,716 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The emission intensity per rupee of turnover decreased to 7.18 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent/Crore Rs. from 8.97 in the prior year.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

The BRSR confirms that Universal Cables has established policies covering all nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). The Board's Audit Committee reviewed the company's performance against these policies annually, while compliance with statutory requirements was reviewed quarterly. No fines, penalties, or imprisonment were imposed on the company or its management during the financial year.