JK LAKSHMI CEMENT LTD.

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. has announced its 86th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM IST via Video Conference (VC)/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The company will submit its Integrated Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, along with the Notice of the AGM, to its members. The report and notice are available on the company's website and have been sent to members via email. The AGM agenda includes receiving and adopting the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY2025-26, declaring a dividend, appointing a director, and ratifying the remuneration of the cost auditors for FY2026-27. The cut-off date for determining voting rights is July 23, 2026, with remote e-voting available from July 25 to July 29, 2026.

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26, as mandated by SEBI regulations. The report, which is part of the company's Integrated Annual Report, details its corporate identity, operational scope, employee data, and market reach. The company's primary business activity is cement manufacturing and selling, accounting for 91% of its turnover. The report is prepared on a standalone basis for all integrated and grinding units. Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited provided assurance for the BRSR core indicators and other parameters.

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd has issued a notice for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is a crucial event where shareholders gather to discuss the company's performance, approve financial statements, and make key decisions regarding the company's future. Further details regarding the date, time, and agenda of the AGM will be communicated in due course. This meeting is an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the management and understand the strategic direction of the company.

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd has announced Friday, July 17, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders eligible to receive a dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend payout will be ₹6.50 per equity share of ₹5 each, equivalent to 130%. Payment is expected within three to four weeks after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to shareholders registered on the record date or their mandates. For dematerialized shares, the dividend will be based on beneficial ownership details provided by depositories.

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for dealing in the company's equity shares. This closure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The window will remain shut from July 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. This measure is standard practice to prevent potential insider trading during periods when sensitive financial information is being prepared and reviewed.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited announced a favorable outcome in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) appeal. The company had previously received orders from the Office of the Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Chhattisgarh, raising a demand of approximately ₹879.15 Lakhs for tax, ₹659.35 Lakhs for interest, and ₹87.91 Lakhs for penalty for FY 2019-20. These demands primarily related to Reverse Charge Mechanism on inter-state purchases, disallowance of Input Tax Credit, and other matters. The company challenged these orders, and the appellate authority, vide an order dated 11.06.2026, has set aside the demand in favor of JK Lakshmi Cement. Consequently, there are no expected financial implications for the company.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited has successfully appealed against Goods and Services Tax (GST) orders that had raised a demand of ₹879.15 Lakhs for tax, ₹659.35 Lakhs for interest, and ₹87.91 Lakhs for penalty for FY 2019-20. The appeal, concerning issues like Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on inter-state purchases and disallowance of Input Tax Credit, was decided in favor of the company by the Office of the Additional Commissioner (Appeal) of State Tax, Chhattisgarh. Consequently, the entire demand has been set aside, with no expected financial implications for the company.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, through its various schemes, has acquired 7,50,000 shares of JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. on June 08, 2026, via open market purchase. This acquisition has increased their total shareholding to 5.586% of the paid-up capital. The fund stated that these acquisitions are for investment purposes and not to seek controlling interest. The disclosure was made under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd announced an investment of up to ₹16 Crore in DynoSpark Private Limited and Elevate Solar Energy Private Limited, acquiring 26% equity in each. These Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) will facilitate the purchase of solar power under the captive power route. The investment aims to secure solar power at competitive rates for the company's plant locations, with the project expected to be completed by October 31, 2026. DynoSpark will support a 25 MW solar plant with battery storage at the Udaipur Unit, while Elevate Solar will support a 17.14 MW solar plant at the Durg Unit. This strategic move aligns with the company's objective to increase renewable power sourcing.

JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd announced an investment of up to ₹16 Crore in DynoSpark Private Limited and Elevate Solar Energy Private Limited, acquiring 26% equity in each. These Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) will facilitate the purchase of solar power under the captive power route. The investment aims to secure solar power at competitive rates for the company's plant locations, with the project for DynoSpark involving a 25 MW (AC) solar plant and BESS at Udaipur, and for Elevate Solar, a 17.14 MW (AC) plant at Durg. The acquisition is expected to be completed by October 31, 2026.