Manali Petrochemicals Board Recommends ₹0.50 Dividend; Reappoints T K Arun as Independent Director
Manali Petrochemicals' board approved audited financial results on 21st May 2026 and recommended a ₹ 0.50 dividend per share, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. T K Arun was reappointed as an Independent Director for five years starting 29th September 2026, pending member consent. Revisions to the remuneration of Mr. R Chandrasekar and Mr. G R Sridhar were also approved via postal ballot.
Dividend announcements and key management reappointments typically have a moderate impact on investor confidence and company stability.
The announcement includes positive elements such as dividend recommendation and reappointment of an independent director, suggesting stable governance and financial health.
The Board of Directors of Manali Petrochemicals Limited, in its meeting held on 21st May 2026, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2026. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹ 0.50 per equity share of ₹ 5 each (10%), subject to the approval of members at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The date of dividend payment will be informed in due course after finalizing the AGM date.
Mr. Thanjavur Kanakaraj Arun (T K Arun) has been reappointed as an Independent Director for a second term of five years, effective from 29th September 2026, subject to member approval. Mr. Arun has over 40 years of experience in investment promotion and project development, having served in various government organizations. He initially joined MPL’s Board in February 2018 as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director and was appointed as an Independent Director w.e.f. 29th September 2021.
The Board also approved seeking member consent via postal ballot for the reappointment of Mr. T K Arun and revisions in remuneration for Mr. R Chandrasekar, MD & CEO – MPL Group, and Mr. G R Sridhar, Wholetime Director (Head of Plant Operations). The board meeting commenced at 2:00 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 4:40 P.M. (IST).
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