BASF India schedules 82nd AGM for August 12, 2026

BASF India Limited has scheduled its 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means. The company has dispatched the Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the company, depository participants, or the registrar. For members without registered email addresses, a letter providing a web link to access these documents is being sent in accordance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The documents are also available on the company's website and the websites of BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹25 per equity share, representing 250%, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The record date for determining dividend entitlement is Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Friday, July 31, 2026, to Wednesday, August 5, 2026, both days inclusive. Payment of the dividend is scheduled on or after Monday, August 17, 2026.

Key AGM and Voting Dates

Particulars	Details
Record Date for Final Dividend	Thursday, July 30, 2026
Cut-off date for Remote e-voting	Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Remote e-voting start date and time	Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 9:00 am (IST)
Remote e-voting end date and time	Tuesday, August 11, 2026 till 5:00 pm (IST)
Dividend payment date	On or after Monday, August 17, 2026

The AGM agenda includes the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 and the re-appointment of Mr. Pradip P. Shah and Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva as Directors retiring by rotation. Shareholders will also vote on the ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditors M/s. R. Nanabhoy & Co. for FY27, amounting to ₹18,91,000 plus applicable taxes. Additionally, the company seeks approval for material related party transactions with BASF Hong Kong Limited (up to ₹4,500 crore) and BASF South East Asia Pte Ltd (up to ₹2,600 crore) for FY26-27 and FY27-28.

Financial Performance Summary

The company reported revenue from operations of ₹1,49,854.0 million for the standalone financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹1,48,114.4 million in the previous year. Profit After Tax for the standalone entity stood at ₹4,169.2 million, down from ₹5,011.0 million in FY25. On a consolidated basis, revenue was ₹1,49,440.0 million, with a Profit After Tax of ₹4,162.3 million. The company maintained nil borrowings as of March 31, 2026, and reported a capital expenditure of ₹2,132.1 million for the year.

Metric	Standalone FY26	Standalone FY25	Consolidated FY26	Consolidated FY25
Revenue from Operations (₹ million)	1,49,854.0	1,48,114.4	1,49,440.0	1,47,803.6
Profit After Tax (₹ million)	4,169.2	5,011.0	4,162.3	4,838.6

Corporate Governance and Compliance

CRISIL reaffirmed the company's credit rating at 'CRISIL AAA/Stable' for its long-term debt programme. The company reported no qualifications in the Statutory Auditors' or Secretarial Auditor's reports. Seven Board Meetings were held during FY26. The company has transferred unpaid dividends amounting to ₹6,30,372 for the financial year ended March 31, 2018, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Shareholders are advised to claim unclaimed dividends for FY 2018-19 and subsequent years to avoid transfer of underlying shares to the IEPF.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.75%	-3.22%	-2.02%	+0.90%	-27.89%	+34.61%

BASF India Limited filed its Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with the stock exchanges. The report, which forms part of the Annual Report 2025-26, has received reasonable assurance from TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited. The company reported a turnover of ₹149,854.0 million for FY26 and a net worth of ₹39,775.0 million as of March 31, 2026.

The BRSR covers the company's performance on the nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). The disclosures have been prepared on a standalone basis. The assurance engagement verified the nine core attributes of the BRSR framework, including greenhouse gas emissions, water footprint, energy footprint, waste management, employee well-being, and gender diversity.

Financial and Operational Metrics

The company’s paid-up capital consists of 43,285,640 equity shares of ₹10 each, aggregating to ₹432.9 million. BASF India operates four manufacturing sites, 14 offices, and three labs nationally. The contribution of exports was 2.3% of the total turnover for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

Metric	Value
Turnover (F.Y. 25-26)	₹149,854.0 million
Net worth (as on March 31, 2026)	₹39,775.0 million
Paid-up Capital	₹432.9 million
Export Contribution	2.3%

Environmental Performance

The total energy consumed during FY26 was 4,67,811.55 units, with an energy intensity of 0.0311 MJ per rupee of turnover. The company reported total Scope 1 emissions of 15,399.98 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent and total Scope 2 emissions of 21,374.69 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The total waste generated was 5,374.59 metric tonnes, of which 4,397.25 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling.

Parameter	F.Y. 2025-26	F.Y. 2024-25
Total Energy Consumed	4,67,811.55	5,36,687.43
Total Scope 1 Emissions (Mt CO2e)	15,399.98	17,750.55
Total Scope 2 Emissions (Mt CO2e)	21,374.69	14,997.40
Total Waste Generated (MT)	5,374.59	6,162.24

Social and Governance Disclosures

The company had a total workforce of 2,989 employees and 1,104 workers as of March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors comprises nine members, with two women representing 22% of the board. The company reported zero instances of fines, penalties, or settlements for the financial year. Additionally, there were no complaints related to sexual harassment or discrimination reported during FY26.