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Action</in-capmkt:CategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution2">Dividend</in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution contextRef="D_DetailofResolution2">To declare a dividend of Rs.3.5/- per equity share for the year ended 31st March, 2026.</in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution><in-capmkt:TypeOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution3">Ordinary Resolution</in-capmkt:TypeOfResolution><in-capmkt:CategoryOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution3">Appointment/Re-appointment/Removal/Ratification/Retirement/Remuneration</in-capmkt:CategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution3">Retirement by rotation</in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution contextRef="D_DetailofResolution3">To re-appoint Mr. Rajendar Kumar Rewari (DIN: 00619240) as a director liable to retire by 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contextRef="I_DetailofResolution4">Retirement by rotation</in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution contextRef="D_DetailofResolution4">To re-appoint Mr. Toshio Ito (DIN: 09654963) as a director liable to retire by rotation.</in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution><in-capmkt:DesignationOfDesignatedPerson contextRef="I_DetailofResolution4">Non-Executive - Non-Independent Director</in-capmkt:DesignationOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:NameOfDesignatedPerson contextRef="D_DetailofResolution4">Toshio Ito</in-capmkt:NameOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:DirectorIdentificationNumberOfDirector contextRef="D_DetailofResolution4">09654963</in-capmkt:DirectorIdentificationNumberOfDirector><in-capmkt:DateOfStartOfTenure contextRef="D_DetailofResolution4">2026-09-18</in-capmkt:DateOfStartOfTenure><in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure contextRef="D_DetailofResolution4">2029-09-30</in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure><in-capmkt:TypeOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution5">Special 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contextRef="D_DetailofResolution5">2023-08-02</in-capmkt:DateOfStartOfTenure><in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure contextRef="D_DetailofResolution5">2028-08-01</in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure><in-capmkt:AmountOfRemuneration contextRef="D_DetailofResolution5" unitRef="INR" decimals="0">12600000</in-capmkt:AmountOfRemuneration><in-capmkt:TypeOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution6">Ordinary Resolution</in-capmkt:TypeOfResolution><in-capmkt:CategoryOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution6">Appointment/Re-appointment/Removal/Ratification/Retirement/Remuneration</in-capmkt:CategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution6">Remuneration</in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution contextRef="D_DetailofResolution6">To ratify the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending 31st March, 2027.</in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution><in-capmkt:DesignationOfDesignatedPerson 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Ramanath Iyer &amp; Company</in-capmkt:NameOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:DateOfStartOfTenure contextRef="D_DetailofResolution6">2026-04-01</in-capmkt:DateOfStartOfTenure><in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure contextRef="D_DetailofResolution6">2027-03-31</in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure><in-capmkt:AmountOfRemuneration contextRef="D_DetailofResolution6" unitRef="INR" decimals="0">75000</in-capmkt:AmountOfRemuneration><in-capmkt:TypeOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution7">Special Resolution</in-capmkt:TypeOfResolution><in-capmkt:CategoryOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution7">Appointment/Re-appointment/Removal/Ratification/Retirement/Remuneration</in-capmkt:CategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution contextRef="I_DetailofResolution7">Others</in-capmkt:SubCategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:DetailsOfOtherSubCategoryOfResolution contextRef="D_DetailofResolution7">To approve continuation of the term of Mr. Rajendar Kumar Rewari (DIN: 00619240) as an Executive Director of the Company upon attaining the age of 70 years.</in-capmkt:DetailsOfOtherSubCategoryOfResolution><in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution contextRef="D_DetailofResolution7">To approve continuation of the term of Mr. Rajendar Kumar Rewari (DIN: 00619240) as an Executive Director of the Company upon attaining the age of 70 years.</in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfResolution><in-capmkt:DesignationOfDesignatedPerson contextRef="I_DetailofResolution7">Executive Director</in-capmkt:DesignationOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:NameOfDesignatedPerson contextRef="D_DetailofResolution7">Rajendar Kumar Rewari</in-capmkt:NameOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:DirectorIdentificationNumberOfDirector contextRef="D_DetailofResolution7">00619240</in-capmkt:DirectorIdentificationNumberOfDirector><in-capmkt:DateOfStartOfTenure contextRef="D_DetailofResolution7">2022-07-25</in-capmkt:DateOfStartOfTenure><in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure contextRef="D_DetailofResolution7">2027-07-24</in-capmkt:DateOfEndOfTenure></xbrli:xbrl>
