Avadh Sugar & Energy has fixed Friday, July 17, 2026, as the record date to determine members eligible for a dividend of ₹10 per equity share of ₹10 each, subject to declaration at the 12th Annual General Meeting. The Board has recommended the dividend, which will be paid within 30 days from the AGM, subject to tax deduction at source. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), complying with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars.

The AGM agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and the declaration of dividend. Shareholders will also vote on the ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditor Mr. Somnath Mukherjee at ₹1,92,500 for FY2026-27. Additionally, the meeting will consider the appointment of Mr. Amit Dalal and Mr. Rahul Chhabra as Independent Directors for terms of five years each, effective from May 12, 2026, and June 15, 2026, respectively.

E-voting facilities will be available for shareholders to cast votes on the business items. Remote e-voting will begin on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and end on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. The cut-off date for shareholders eligible for e-voting is Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The facility to vote will also be available during the meeting for those who have not voted remotely. Shareholders attending the AGM through VC/OAVM shall be counted for the purpose of reckoning the quorum.

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company disclosed the meeting details to the stock exchanges. The notice for the 12th AGM and the Annual Report for FY2025-26 will be sent electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses. Shareholders holding shares in physical form are urged to update their Electronic Bank Mandate to receive dividends directly and ensure their PAN is linked to Aadhaar.

Avadh Sugar & Energy Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The filing, submitted by Company Secretary Prashant Kapoor, outlines the company's performance against the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) and details its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

The report identifies climate change and water management as primary material risks. The company states that sugarcane cultivation and processing are susceptible to climate variability, which it aims to mitigate through energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy integration. It also highlights water conservation measures, including Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems and rainwater harvesting, to address the water-intensive nature of its operations.

Operational and Financial Overview

Avadh Sugar & Energy operates six plants and three offices nationally, with no international operations. The company’s business activities are segmented into sugar, industrial alcohol, and power generation. Sugar production accounts for 77.27% of the turnover, while industrial alcohol and power contribute 15.92% and 6.81%, respectively.

The company reported a total workforce of 1,890 individuals, comprising 879 employees and 1,011 workers, as of March 31, 2026. Women constitute 0.5% of the total workforce. The Board of Directors includes 8 members, with female representation at 25%.

Governance and Compliance

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee of the Board oversees the implementation of sustainability-related initiatives. The report confirms that the company has not received any fines, penalties, or punitive actions from regulators during the financial year. It also states that there were no instances of non-compliance with environmental laws, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

Environmental Performance

The company disclosed its greenhouse gas emissions for FY 2025-26, reporting total Scope 1 emissions of 34,890 MTCO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 570 MTCO2e. The emission intensity per rupee of turnover adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) was 0.000027 MTCO2e/INR. The report also notes that 100% of molasses and bagasse generated from cane crushing are utilized in ethanol production and power generation, respectively, supporting a circular economy model.