Western Carriers (India) Limited has scheduled its 15th Annual General Meeting for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 12:30 pm via video conferencing or other audio-visual means.

The Annual Report for FY26 and the AGM notice were dispatched electronically on September 8, 2026, to all members whose email addresses are registered with the company, its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, or Depository Participants. In accordance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, letters have also been sent to shareholders whose email addresses are not registered, providing web links to access the Annual Report and AGM notice on the company website.

Meeting and voting schedule

The 15th AGM will be conducted through video conferencing in compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The following key dates and timings apply to the meeting and remote e-voting process.

Members holding shares as on September 23, 2026 are eligible to cast their vote through remote e-voting. The remote e-voting module will be disabled by NSDL at 5:00 pm on September 29, 2026. Members who acquire shares after dispatch of the AGM notice and hold shares as on the cut-off date may obtain their User ID and Password for remote e-voting by sending a request to evoting@nsdl.co.in .

KYC and payment requirements

Shareholders holding securities in physical mode are required to update their KYC details as per SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2024/37 dated May 7, 2024. The required details include PAN, address with PIN code, mobile number, bank account details, specimen signature, and nomination choice. Payments including dividends will be made only through electronic mode for folios lacking updated details from April 1, 2024. The annual report and AGM notice are available on the company website and stock exchange portals.

Western Carriers (India) Ltd has secured a 15-year concession to develop and operate a General Cargo Terminal at the Kolkata Dock System. The Board also scheduled its 15th Annual General Meeting for September 30, 2026.

The agreement marks a significant expansion in the company’s logistics infrastructure capabilities. The facility will be located at the GCD Yard of the Kolkata Dock System within the Shamaprasad Mookherjee Port in Kolkata.

AGM Schedule Details

The 15th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 12:30 pm. The meeting will transact business as set out in the AGM Notice, which will be sent electronically to members with registered email addresses. A letter with a weblink will be sent to those without registered emails.

Key dates for the upcoming Annual General Meeting are as follows:

M/s Sharma and Trivedi LLP has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the voting process. The Register of Members and Share transfer books will remain closed from September 24, 2026, to September 30, 2026, inclusive.

Strategic Expansion

The Board authorized the development and operation of a General Cargo Terminal for handling containers and other cargo under the newly secured 15-year contract. The facility will be located at the GCD Yard of the Kolkata Dock System within the Shamaprasad Mookherjee Port in Kolkata.

As per the Port Authority's initial estimates, the proposed civil infrastructure development is expected to involve an investment of approximately ₹13.68 crore, subject to revision as the project progresses. The terminal is currently operational, and Western Carriers will immediately initiate the next phase of development aimed at enhancing cargo handling capacity, improving operational efficiency and expanding service offerings.

This milestone aligns with the Government of India's ongoing initiatives, including the National Logistics Policy, PM Gati Shakti, Multi Modal Logistics Parks, Bharatmala, Sagarmala, Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC), and the Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Program (LEEP).

Internal Audit Appointment

Mr. Jitendra Agarwal, currently the Head of Accounts & Finance at Western Carriers, was appointed as Internal Auditor effective August 29, 2026. He holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 14 years of experience across multiple sectors including FMCG, oil and gas, banking, NBFCs, steel, manufacturing, footwear, infrastructure, and other industrial sectors.

His extensive cross-sector experience provides him with a strong understanding of business processes, financial and operational controls, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and enterprise risk management. The appointment complies with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.