Jagran Prakashan Ltd

Jagran Prakashan Limited closes trading window from 1 October 2026 till the conclusion of 48 hours after the declaration of financial results for the quarter / half year ended on 30 September 2026

Re-appointment of Whole-time Directors

• Dhirendra Mohan Gupta re-appointed as WTD for five years from 1 Oct 2026, liable to retire by rotation.
• Sunil Gupta re-appointed as WTD for five years from 1 Oct 2026, liable to retire by rotation.
• Sanjay Gupta re-appointed as WTD for five years from 1 Oct 2026, not liable to retire by rotation.
• Shailesh Gupta re-appointed as WTD for five years from 1 Oct 2026, not liable to retire by rotation.

Continuation of Non-Executive Director

• Mahendra Mohan Gupta continued as Non-Executive Director from Oct 1, 2026, not liable to retire by rotation.

AGM overview

• 50th AGM held on 18 September 2026 via VC/OAVM at Kanpur registered office.
• Quorum achieved; attendance 48 Members and 229 remote votes.
• All resolutions passed with requisite majority.

Financial statements

• Audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY ended 31 March 2026 adopted.
• Auditors' Report and Secretarial Auditor's Report had no qualifications.

Governance changes

• Retiring directors Dhirendra Mohan Gupta and Devendra Mohan Gupta offered for re-appointment.
• Re-appointments approved for Dhirendra Mohan Gupta, Sunil Gupta, Sanjay Gupta, and Shailesh Gupta as Whole-time Directors.
• Continuation of Mahendra Mohan Gupta as Non-Executive Director not liable to retire.

AGM Details

• Date and time: 18 September 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:52 PM.
• Mode: VC/OAVM; venue deemed at registered office, Kanpur.
• Record date: 11 September 2026; remote e-voting period: 15–17 September 2026.

Resolutions and outcomes

• Resolution 1: Ordinary – adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements; passed.
• Resolution 2: Special – appointment of Dhirendra Mohan Gupta as Director; passed.
• Resolution 3: Special – appointment of Devendra Mohan Gupta as Director; passed.
• Resolution 4: Special – re-appointment of Dhirendra Mohan Gupta as Whole-time Director; passed.
• Resolution 5: Special – re-appointment of Sunil Gupta as Whole-time Director; passed.
• Resolution 6: Special – re-appointment of Sanjay Gupta as Whole-time Director; passed.
• Resolution 7: Special – re-appointment of Shailesh Gupta as Whole-time Director; passed.
• Resolution 8: Special – continuation of Mahendra Mohan Gupta as Non-Executive Director; passed.

Director changes

• Dhirendra Mohan Gupta appointed as Director; later re-appointed as Whole-time Director.
• Devendra Mohan Gupta appointed as Director; retires by rotation.
• Sunil Gupta re-appointed as Whole-time Director.
• Sanjay Gupta re-appointed as Whole-time Director.
• Shailesh Gupta re-appointed as Whole-time Director.
• Mahendra Mohan Gupta Continuation of Non-Executive Director.

Legal proceedings

• NCLT Allahabad hearings on two petitions adjourned to 7 Oct 2026, 2:30 PM.
• Order dated 1 Sep 2026 enclosed; further updates on material developments.

Regulatory update: GST show cause

• SCN dated 26 August 2026 from Excise and Taxation Officer, Hisar, under CGST Act 2017.
• Demand amount is Rs 21,73,727 plus interest under section 50 and penalty under section 74.
• Company believes SCN is not tenable and has a strong case on merits.
• Plans to file a response within prescribed timelines or explore other legal options.
• Annexure notes no impact on financials or operations due to SCN.

AGM notice and e-voting update

• Completion of dispatch of the AGM notice and Annual Report for FY2025-26 via email on 21 August 2026.
• Notice confirms the relevant dates for electronic voting and e-voting information.
• Remote e-voting window is from 15 September 2026, 9:00 AM to 17 September 2026, 5:00 PM IST.
• Members on record date for remote e-voting is 11 September 2026.
• AGM will be held on 18 September 2026 at 12:30 PM IST via VC/OAVM.
• Scrutinizer: Mr. Adesh Tandon appointed; results to be declared within two working days post-AGM.
• Access to AGM materials online: Annual Report and Notice available on JPL website and exchange portals.

Key investor updates

• 50th AGM scheduled for 18 September 2026 at 12:30 PM via VC/OAVM.
• Interim dividend of Rs 10 per share including Rs 3 special approved.
• FY2025-26 consolidated revenue Rs 1,876.22 crore.
• FY2025-26 consolidated PAT Rs 184.93 crore.
• FY2025-26 total comprehensive income Rs 187.19 crore.
• Four WTDs re-appointed for 5 years from Oct 1, 2026; Rs 21.60 Lakh/month.
• Net debt down to Rs 6,006.87 lakh.
• Promoter holding: Jagran Media Network Investment Pvt Ltd 67.97%; MBL NCIs 25.95%.
• Subsidiaries: MIL 100% owned; MBL 74.05% owned; NCI 25.95% in MBL.
• Governance: EGM may 29, 2026 to remove seven independent directors and one WTD; stay in place.

Subject & scope

• BRSR FY2025-26 submitted; standalone basis; Board oversight.

Governance & oversight

• Board reviews ESG annually; Sandeep Gupta to oversee ESG framework.

Energy

• Total energy 85,504.5 GJ; renewable energy 2,913.8 GJ.

GHG emissions

• Scope 1 744.7 tCO2e; Scope 2 14,315.6 tCO2e; intensity 9.1 MT/INR Cr turnover.

Water & efficiency

• Groundwater withdrawal 12,120.9 KL; total water 12,120.9 KL; water intensity 7.36 KL/INR Cr.

Waste management

• Total waste 5,258.66 MT; plastic 38.1 MT; e-waste 1.67 MT.

CSR & social impact

• CSR turnover 1,64,723.56 Lakhs; initiatives Mission 1000, Hriday Ki Baat, medical camps.

People & diversity

• Board women 16.6%; PF/ESI coverage 100% for employees and workers.

Procurement & inputs

• 100% procurement of key inputs (vio-green plates).

Cybersecurity & data privacy

• Cyber security and data privacy policy in place; RMC oversight; policy link.

AGM Details

• Date, time, and mode: 18 September 2026, 12:30 PM, VC/OAVM.
• Voting cut-off date: 11 September 2026.
• Remote e-voting window: 15–17 September 2026 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM IST).
• Notice and annual report dispatched to shareholders on 21 August 2026.

Key Resolutions

• Item 2: Re-appoint Dhirendra Mohan Gupta as director liable to rotate.
• Item 3: Re-appoint Devendra Mohan Gupta as director liable to rotate.
• Item 4: Re-appoint Dhirendra Mohan Gupta as Whole-time Director for 5 years.
• Item 5: Re-appoint Sunil Gupta as Whole-time Director for 5 years.
• Item 6: Re-appoint Sanjay Gupta as Whole-time Director for 5 years.
• Item 7: Re-appoint Shailesh Gupta as Whole-time Director for 5 years.
• Item 8: Continue Mahendra Mohan Gupta as Non-Executive Director not liable to rotate.