BEML shareholders approve ₹12.28 final dividend for FY26
- Shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹12.28 per equity share for FY26
- Total annual dividend payout stands at ₹17.08 per share including interim payments
- Shantanu Roy and Rajeev Kumar Gupta re-appointed as directors
- Three new independent directors appointed via special resolutions
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BEML Limited shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹12.28 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, during the company's 62nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 29, 2026.
The virtual meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means, saw the ratification of two interim dividends already paid during the year: ₹2.50 per share declared in February 2026 and ₹2.30 per share declared in May 2026. The total payout reflects a return on equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each.
Board appointments and governance updates
The AGM addressed several key governance matters, including the re-appointment of Chairman & Managing Director Shantanu Roy and Director (Rail & Metro Business) Rajeev Kumar Gupta, who retired by rotation. The shareholders also approved the appointment of new directors to strengthen the board's composition across defence and independent oversight roles.
The following individuals were appointed or re-appointed during the proceedings:
| Name | Role | Appointment Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shantanu Roy | Chairman & Managing Director | Re-appointment |
| Rajeev Kumar Gupta | Director (Rail & Metro) | Re-appointment |
| Sachin Dighde | Director (Defence Business) | New Appointment |
| Dinesh Mahur | Government Nominee Director | New Appointment |
| Promila Kundara | Independent Director | Special Resolution |
| Shankar Lal Agrawal | Independent Director | Special Resolution |
| Karunakaran Nambiar K. | Independent Director | Special Resolution |
Auditor ratifications
Shareholders ratified the remuneration payable to Cost Auditors for FY27 and approved the appointment of M/s. M. P. Sanghavi & Associates LLP as Secretarial Auditors. The fixation of remuneration for Statutory Auditors for the upcoming fiscal year was also approved. The Company Secretary confirmed that statutory and secretarial audits reported no material adverse impact on the company's functioning.
Dividend structure analysis
The approval of the final dividend brings the total annual payout for FY26 to ₹17.08 per share, combining the two interim dividends and the final declaration. This consistent distribution highlights BEML's commitment to shareholder returns amidst its operations in Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction, and Rail & Metro sectors.
Historical Stock Returns for BEML
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.51% | -6.35% | -1.14% | +43.30% | -5.97% | +243.90% |
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