WPIL Limited has declared a dividend of ₹2 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company has fixed Friday, July 31, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the dividend payment and participation in the 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend will be paid electronically on or around August 14, 2026.

The 72nd AGM is scheduled to be held on Friday, August 07, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. The meeting will transact ordinary business, including the adoption of audited financial statements and the appointment of directors, as well as special business concerning the ratification of the remuneration of the Cost Auditor.

Consequently, the Register of Members and Share Transmission Book will remain closed from Saturday, August 01, 2026 to Friday, August 07, 2026. This closure period is inclusive of both start and end dates. The decision was communicated to BSE Limited pursuant to Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 42(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Board has appointed Mr. P.V. Subramanian, Company Secretary in whole time practice, as the Scrutinizer for conducting the e-voting process. Remote e-voting commences on Tuesday, August 04, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. and ends on Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Members can participate in the AGM through VC/OAVM by accessing the link provided on the NSDL e-Voting system.

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WPIL Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with BSE. The report details the company's performance against the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) principles, covering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters.

The company reported a total workforce of 1,015 individuals, comprising 525 employees and 490 workers. Women accounted for 2.35% of the total employee strength and 0% of the workforce. The Board of Directors included one female member, representing 25% of the Board. The report confirmed that no fines or penalties were imposed by regulatory bodies during the year.

Governance and Ethics

WPIL stated that all nine NGRBC principles are covered by its policies, which have been approved by the Board. Mr. Prakash Agarwal, Managing Director, is responsible for the implementation and oversight of business responsibility policies under the guidance of the Board. The company reported zero instances of bribery or corruption charges against its directors, key managerial personnel, employees, or workers.

Environmental Performance

The company’s total energy consumption for FY26 stood at 16,392,547,200,000 joules, entirely sourced from non-renewable sources. Energy intensity per rupee of turnover was recorded at 2,143.9 joules. Water withdrawal totalled 14,384 kilolitres, with an intensity of 1.8860 kilolitres per million rupees of turnover. The company generated 315.736 metric tonnes of waste, of which 310.452 metric tonnes were non-hazardous metal chips.

Financial and Operational Metrics

The report highlighted key financial and operational figures for the reporting period.

The company confirmed that it has not conducted an independent assessment of its policies by an external agency. The assurance provider for the report is to be appointed shortly.