EKC to Hold 46th AGM on Aug 22, 2025; Recommends ₹0.70 Final Dividend and Board Changes
The recommended dividend has a direct financial impact on shareholders. The reappointments and new appointments to the board are significant for the company's governance and strategic direction, warranting a medium impact level.
The declaration of a final dividend of ₹0.70 per equity share is a direct positive outcome for shareholders. The board reappointments and new appointments also signal stable corporate governance.
* Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC) announced its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. IST via Video Conference (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). * The agenda includes the adoption of Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. * The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.70 per equity share (Face Value ₹2 each) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The record date for the dividend is Friday, August 14, 2025, with payment expected on or after August 28, 2025. * Key appointments and reappointments to be considered are: * Reappointment of Mr. Puneet Khurana as a Director. * Reappointment of Mr. Pushkar Khurana as Whole-time Director for a period of five years commencing from May 26, 2025. * Appointment of Mr. Sanjiv Kapur as Whole-time Director for a period from May 26, 2025, to October 31, 2026. * The Company also proposes the appointment of M/s. Aashish K. Bhatt & Associates as Secretarial Auditor for five consecutive years (2025-26 to 2029-30) at a remuneration of ₹7,20,000 (Rupees seven lakhs twenty thousand only) per annum, plus applicable taxes. * Ratification of the remuneration of M/s. Shekhar Joshi & Co. as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2025-26 at ₹2,50,000 (Rupees two lakhs fifty thousand only) plus applicable tax and out-of-pocket expenses. * Remote e-voting for the AGM will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (9:00 a.m. IST) and conclude on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (5:00 p.m. IST). The cut-off date for determining voting rights is Friday, August 14, 2025.
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