Alfred Herbert shareholders approve ₹20 dividend; voting results show 99.99% support
- Alfred Herbert (India) Ltd approved a ₹20 per share final dividend for FY26 at its 106th AGM
- Voting results show 99.99% support for all three ordinary resolutions passed by shareholders
- Total votes polled were 570,207, representing a 73.92% participation rate from outstanding shares
- Promoter group voted unanimously in favor, while public non-institutional shareholders showed 98.27% support

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Alfred Herbert (India) Limited shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹20 per equity share for FY26 at its 106th Annual General Meeting held on August 28, 2026. The payout represents a 200% dividend on the face value of the shares.
The meeting was conducted via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means. Aditya Vikram Lodha, Chairman of the Board, presided over the proceedings. Thirty-one members were present via VC/OAVM, satisfying the quorum requirement throughout the meeting.
Voting Results
The company released the consolidated scrutinizer’s report for the AGM, detailing the voting outcomes for all resolutions. A total of 570,207 votes were polled out of 771,429 outstanding shares, representing a 73.92% participation rate.
Resolution Breakdown
Shareholders voted on three ordinary resolutions. All resolutions passed with requisite majority.
| Resolution | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financial Statements | 570,207 | 570,200 | 7 | 99.999% |
| Declaration of Dividend (₹20/share) | 570,207 | 570,200 | 7 | 99.999% |
| Re-appointment of Simika Lodha | 570,207 | 570,200 | 7 | 99.999% |
Promoter and Promoter Group shareholders held 569,805 shares and cast 569,801 votes, with 100% in favor of all resolutions. Public non-institutional shareholders held 201,450 shares, casting 406 votes (98.27% in favor). No institutional public shareholders cast votes.
Key Resolutions Approved
Shareholders approved the following ordinary resolutions during the AGM:
- Adoption of the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2026.
- Declaration of a dividend of ₹20 per equity share for FY26.
- Re-appointment of Simika Lodha as a Director, who retired by rotation.
Audit Opinion
Trupti Upadhyay, Company Secretary & Chief Financial Officer, informed members that M/s. ALPS & Co., the Statutory Auditors, expressed an unqualified opinion in their Audit Report for FY25-26. The report contained no qualifications, observations, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers that would materially affect the company's performance or functioning.
Voting Process Details
The company facilitated remote e-voting from August 25, 2026, to August 27, 2026. Abhijeet Jain, Company Secretary in Practice, served as the Scrutinizer for the votes cast. The e-voting facility remained open for 15 minutes after the conclusion of the AGM for attendees who had not voted remotely.
Historical Stock Returns for Alfred Herbert
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.04% | -0.57% | -5.25% | -10.23% | -10.23% | -10.23% |
How will the substantial ₹20 per share dividend payout impact Alfred Herbert's retained earnings and future capital allocation strategies for FY27?
What is the expected timeline and payment date for the declared dividend, and how might this influence short-term trading volume among public non-institutional shareholders?
Given the re-appointment of Simika Lodha, what specific strategic initiatives or operational goals has the board outlined for her tenure in the coming fiscal year?


































