Ador Welding Limited has fixed July 16, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹23 per equity share for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. The Board of Directors recommended the dividend at 230% of the face value of ₹10 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or after July 28, 2026. The company will hold its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 23, 2026, at 11:30 am IST via video conference to transact ordinary and special business.

The meeting agenda includes the adoption of financial statements for FY 2025-26 and the ratification of the remuneration payable to M/s. Kishore Bhatia & Associates, Cost Accountants, for the financial year 2026-27. Shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mr. Aditya T. Malkani as Managing Director for a period of three years effective from September 14, 2026. Additionally, the company seeks approval for the payment of remuneration to executive directors and commission to non-executive directors.

The Board has recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Ravin A. Mirchandani, Director, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment. The company has appointed M/s. Hemanshu Kapadia & Associates as the Scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting and remote e-voting process. The notice and annual report are available on the company’s website.

Remote e-voting facilities will be available from July 20, 2026 (9:00 am IST) to July 22, 2026 (5:00 pm IST). Members entitled to attend and vote may appoint a proxy or authorized representative, though physical attendance has been dispensed with in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars. The facility for joining the AGM through video conferencing will open 15 minutes before the scheduled commencement time.

Ador Welding Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The report, which forms part of the 73rd Annual Report, outlines the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters. The disclosures cover the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and are presented on a standalone basis.

Environmental Performance

The company reported a total energy consumption of 80,456.90 GJ for the fiscal year, with energy intensity recorded at 0.71 GJ per lakh rupee of turnover. Renewable energy sources accounted for 2,210.97 GJ of the total consumption. Greenhouse gas emissions included 1,257.45 TCO2e of Scope 1 emissions and 11,269.98 TCO2e of Scope 2 emissions. Water withdrawal totalled 54,225.88 kilolitres, while water consumption stood at 36,121.88 kilolitres. The company achieved Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) across its manufacturing units.

Social and Governance Metrics

Ador Welding employed a total of 536 employees and 915 workers as of March 31, 2026. Women constituted 9.70% of the total workforce and 30% of the Board of Directors. The company reported one worker fatality during the year. The median remuneration for male employees was ₹10,33,677, while for female employees it was ₹7,94,444. The company spent 0.12% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures.

Material Issues and Risks

The BRSR identified several material responsible business conduct issues, including energy management, greenhouse gas emissions, and water management. The company views energy and water management as opportunities for positive financial implications through cost savings and efficiency. Conversely, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, workforce health, and materials sourcing are categorized as risks with potential negative financial implications. The company has implemented mitigation strategies such as tracking Scope 1 and 2 emissions and diversifying its supply chain.

Financial and Operational Data

The company's turnover for FY 2025-26 was ₹1,13,545 lakhs, with exports contributing 13.29% to the total turnover. Welding consumables accounted for 75% of the turnover, followed by welding equipment at 20%. The report confirms that the company has not incurred any fines or penalties during the financial year and that there were no complaints related to sexual harassment or discrimination.