Alfred Herbert (India) Limited has announced the convening of its 106th Annual General Meeting on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. (IST), to be held through Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), without the physical presence of members at the registered office. The meeting will be conducted pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. The AGM Notice, along with the Annual Report for FY 2025-26, was electronically dispatched to shareholders on Saturday, August 01, 2026.

AGM Key Dates and Schedule

The following table summarises the key dates and milestones associated with the 106th AGM:

E-Voting and Shareholder Participation

The company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to provide the e-voting facility. Remote e-voting will be open from Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. and will close on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Members who have not cast their votes through remote e-voting and are present at the AGM via VC/OAVM will be eligible to vote through the e-voting system during the meeting. Members who have already cast their votes through remote e-voting may attend the AGM via VC/OAVM but will not be entitled to vote again.

Only those members whose names are recorded in the register of members or register of beneficial owners maintained by depositories as on the cut-off date of August 21, 2026 will be entitled to avail the remote e-voting facility or vote at the AGM. Members with queries related to e-voting may contact CDSL at the toll-free number 1800 210 9911 or write to helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com .

Dividend Recommendation

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 27, 2026, recommended payment of dividend on equity shares for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The record date for determining the names of members eligible for dividend, if declared at the AGM, is August 21, 2026. As per the prevailing provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, dividend paid or distributed by the company is taxable in the hands of members, and the company will deduct tax at source (TDS) at the prescribed rates at the time of payment.

Members are requested to submit applicable documents on or before August 21, 2026 to enable the company to determine the appropriate TDS rate. Members holding shares in demat form are required to register or update their KYC details with their respective Depository Participant. Members holding shares in physical form are required to submit duly filled and signed Form ISR-1 to Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd., 23, R.N. Mukherjee Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata - 700 001.

Access to AGM Notice and Annual Report

The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 are accessible through the following channels:

• Company website: www.alfredherbert.co.in
• BSE Limited: www.bseindia.com
• CDSL website: www.evotingindia.com

Physical copies of the AGM Notice and Annual Report 2025-26 will be sent to members who request the same. The notice has been published in Financial Express (English Edition) and Ekdin (Bengali Edition) on Sunday, August 02, 2026, pursuant to applicable regulatory provisions. The communication has been signed by Trupti Upadhyay, Company Secretary & Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Alfred Herbert (India) Limited, from Kolkata, dated 1st August, 2026.

alfred herbert reported a standalone net profit of ₹4,551.59 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a significant rise from ₹62.30 crore in FY25. The surge was primarily driven by an exceptional item of ₹4,804.72 crore, representing the net profit from the sale of its immovable property in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Excluding this one-time gain, the company’s operational performance remained stable, with revenue from operations growing to ₹447.34 crore from ₹102.50 crore in the previous year. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹20 per equity share, aggregating to ₹154.29 crore, for approval at the 106th Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 28, 2026.

The company’s total assets stood at ₹5,693.76 crore as of March 31, 2026, compared to ₹1,151.24 crore in the prior year, reflecting the liquidity generated from asset disposals and investment activities. Total liabilities were minimal at ₹98.83 crore, underscoring a strong balance sheet position with negligible debt. The equity base remained unchanged at ₹77.14 crore, while other equity reserves increased to ₹5,587.21 crore due to retained earnings and revaluation adjustments. Statutory auditors ALPS & Co. issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements, confirming compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).

Financial Performance Highlights

The following table outlines the key financial metrics for Alfred Herbert (India) Limited for FY26 compared to FY25:

Operational income, comprising interest, dividend, rental, and fair value gains, totaled ₹447.74 crore. Interest income rose to ₹59.62 crore from ₹6.47 crore, while dividend income increased to ₹5.32 crore from ₹3.97 crore. Rental income remained steady at ₹4.87 crore. The company also recognized a net gain on fair value changes of ₹186.89 crore and a profit on the sale of investment property of ₹190.64 crore. Total expenses were contained at ₹43.81 crore, including employee benefits of ₹5.44 crore and depreciation of ₹8.12 crore.

What the Numbers Show

The financial results reveal a distinct bifurcation between core operations and capital management activities. While operational revenue grew significantly, driven by higher interest yields and fair value appreciation in mutual funds, the bottom-line explosion is entirely attributable to the strategic divestment of the Whitefield property. This suggests a deliberate shift towards liquidity generation and portfolio rebalancing rather than organic operational expansion. The high cash balance of ₹489.04 crore in other bank balances indicates readiness for redeployment into new investments or debt instruments, aligning with the company’s stated strategy to enhance dividend and interest income through patient capital deployment.

Corporate Governance and AGM Details

The 106th Annual General Meeting will be held via Video Conferencing on August 28, 2026. Shareholders holding shares as of the record date, August 21, 2026, are eligible to vote and receive the dividend. The meeting agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements, declaration of dividend, and the re-appointment of Mrs. Simika Lodha as a director retiring by rotation. Remote e-voting will be facilitated by Central Depository Services (India) Limited from August 25 to August 27, 2026. The company emphasized that unclaimed dividends remaining unpaid for seven years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), urging shareholders to update their bank and contact details to ensure timely receipt of payouts.