AstraZeneca fixes July 31 record date for ₹36 dividend
AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited announced July 31, 2026, as the record date for a ₹36 per share final dividend for FY 2025-26, pending shareholder approval at the 47th AGM on August 10, 2026. The company reported a 33% rise in revenue to ₹22,756 million, driven by its Oncology business. The AGM will address auditor appointments and director re-appointments, with remote e-voting available from August 6 to 9.

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AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited has fixed July 31, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹36 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The dividend, subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, is scheduled to be paid or dispatched within stipulated timelines. This announcement follows the company's earlier disclosure regarding the dividend recommendation.
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a 33% year-on-year increase in total revenue from operations to ₹22,756 million. This growth was primarily driven by the Oncology business, which surged 44% to reach ₹16,101 million, alongside strong performance in Biopharmaceuticals and Rare Disease therapy areas. The company’s net profit for the year stood at ₹1,875 million.
The Board has recommended the appointment of M/s. BSR & Co. LLP as statutory auditors for a five-year term, replacing M/s. Price Waterhouse and Co. Chartered Accountants LLP, in accordance with mandatory rotation requirements. Additionally, the Board proposed the re-appointment of Ms. Shilpa Divekar Nirula as an Independent Director for a second five-year term commencing December 29, 2026.
The 47th Annual General Meeting will be held on August 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means. Remote e-voting facilities will be available from August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST until August 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Shareholders holding shares as of the cut-off date of August 3, 2026, are eligible to participate in the voting process. The Board has appointed Mr. Vijayakrishna K.T., Practising Company Secretary, as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process.
Key AGM Business
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Dividend | ₹36 per equity share for FY 2025-26 |
| Auditor Appointment | M/s. BSR & Co. LLP for 5 years |
| Director Re-appointment | Ms. Shilpa Divekar Nirula as Independent Director |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Record Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Remote E-voting Start | August 6, 2026 |
| Remote E-voting End | August 9, 2026 |
| AGM Date | August 10, 2026 |
| Dividend Payment | Within stipulated timelines |
Historical Stock Returns for AstraZeneca Pharma
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.42% | -2.74% | -6.95% | -3.44% | -12.78% | +127.85% |
Can the 44% surge in the Oncology business be sustained in the coming fiscal year given market competition?
Will the company maintain its aggressive dividend payout ratio given the net profit margin relative to revenue growth?
What strategic impact will the change in statutory auditors have on the company's financial reporting and compliance framework?


































