Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE: CHENNPETRO | BSE: 500110)

Announcement Date: 15 October 2026

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Introduction

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPC) has submitted two regulatory notices to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) concerning upcoming board meetings and related compliance matters for the financial year 2026‑27.

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Key Points from the Filings

1. Board Meeting – Consideration of Interim Dividend

• Date of board meeting: 22 October 2026 (Thursday)
• Agenda: The board may consider the declaration of an interim dividend for FY 2026‑27, subject to approval.
• Regulatory basis: Pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 – Regulation 29(1) & (2) and Regulation 50(1).
• Current status: No interim dividend has been declared yet; the matter is pending board approval.

2. Board Meeting – Approval of Audited Financial Results

• Date of board meeting: 22 October 2026 (same meeting as above)
• Agenda: Approval of audited standalone and consolidated financial results for:
  • The quarter ended 30 September 2026
  • The half‑year ended 30 September 2026
• Regulatory basis: Same SEBI regulations (Regulation 29(1) & (2) and 50(1)).

3. Trading Window Closure

• Effective period: The trading window for insiders remains closed until 24 October 2026.
• Reference: Earlier communication dated 24 September 2026 regarding the closure of the trading window, in line with the company’s Insider Trading Code.

4. Compliance & Disclosure

• Both notices reaffirm CPC’s adherence to SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR), ensuring timely communication of board agendas and insider trading restrictions.

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Implications for Investors

• Dividend Outlook: Investors should await the outcome of the 22 October board meeting to determine whether an interim dividend will be announced for FY 2026‑27.
• Financial Results: The upcoming approval of audited results will provide the first formal insight into CPC’s performance for the quarter and half‑year ending 30 September 2026.
• Insider Trading Restrictions: The continued trading window closure limits insider transactions until 24 October 2026, reducing the risk of market-sensitive information leakage during this period.

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The information above is extracted directly from the corporate announcements dated 9 October 2026 and 15 October 2026. No additional financial metrics or forward guidance were disclosed in the filings.