Abbott India declares ₹656 dividend, AGM on Aug 13
Abbott India has announced a total dividend of ₹656 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, comprising a final dividend of ₹525 and a special dividend of ₹131. The payout is scheduled for on or after August 18, 2026, to shareholders on the register as of July 24, 2026. The Eighty-second Annual General Meeting will be held via video-conference on August 13, 2026, with remote e-voting available from August 10 to August 12, 2026.

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Abbott India Limited has declared a total dividend of ₹656 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, comprising a final dividend of ₹525 and a special dividend of ₹131. The payout will be made on or after August 18, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members as on the record date of July 24, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors had previously recommended this distribution alongside the adoption of audited financial statements for the year.
The Eighty-second Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10.00 a.m. through Video-Conference and Other Audio-Visual Means. Shareholders can participate in the meeting and vote on resolutions, including the ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditors M/s. Kishore Bhatia & Associates for FY 2026-27.
Dividend Details
The Board recommended the dividend out of the company's profits for FY 2025-26. The record date for determining eligibility is July 24, 2026.
| Dividend Type | Amount per Share (₹) |
|---|---|
| Final Dividend | 525 |
| Special Dividend | 131 |
| Total Payout | 656 |
AGM and Voting
The meeting will be conducted via VC/OAVM without physical presence at a venue. Remote e-voting will be available from 9 a.m. on August 10, 2026, until 5 p.m. on August 12, 2026. Members registered as on the cut-off date of August 6, 2026, are entitled to vote. The facility for appointing proxies is not available due to the virtual mode of the meeting.
Business Agenda
Ordinary business includes the adoption of financial statements, dividend declaration, and the retirement of Directors Mr. Munir Shaikh and Mr. Kaiyomarz Marfatia. Special business encompasses the ratification of cost auditor remuneration fixed at ₹0.09 Crores plus taxes for FY 2026-27.
Historical Stock Returns for Abbott
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.38% | +4.64% | +9.98% | +5.35% | -15.90% | +64.09% |
What factors drove the decision to declare a special dividend alongside the final dividend?
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