Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Limited has scheduled its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST via Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 15%, equivalent to ₹0.15 per equity share of face value ₹1 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The company has also appointed M/s. Sagar & Associates as Cost Auditors for FY 2026-27, with a proposed remuneration of ₹1,25,000 per annum plus expenses, pending ratification at the meeting.

Pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company disclosed that the newspaper advertisement regarding the 33rd AGM and e-voting information was published on July 09, 2026. The notice appeared in the Financial Express (all editions), an English language national daily, and Mana Telangana (Hyderabad edition), a regional language newspaper where the Registered Office of the company is situated. The information is also available on the company's website.

The AGM will transact ordinary business including the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY 2025-26 and the re-appointment of Sri. Suresh Kumar Somani (DIN: 00031096), a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director retiring by rotation. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Monday, July 24, 2026, to Friday, July 26, 2026, to determine dividend eligibility.

Key Meeting Details

Dividend Information

The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.15 per share for FY 2025-26. Payment will be made electronically to members with updated bank details, while dividend warrants will be dispatched to others. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will apply as per prevailing regulations, with no TDS for resident individuals if the total dividend does not exceed ₹10,000. Members must submit necessary documents, such as Form 121 or Tax Residency Certificates, by July 26, 2026, to claim lower or nil withholding rates.

E-Voting and Access

Remote e-voting facilities will be available from Monday, July 27, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 05:00 p.m., facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Members can cast votes during the AGM via e-voting if they have not voted remotely. The facility for appointing proxies is not available due to the virtual meeting format. Shareholders must ensure their email IDs and mobile numbers are registered with the depository or the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, M/s. XL Softech Systems Limited, to receive communications and access the meeting.

Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, details the company's adherence to responsible business conduct across its operations.

The report highlights that the company operates on a standalone basis with a primary focus on the manufacture of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and their intermediates. Bhagiradha Chemicals reported a total workforce of 832 individuals, comprising 224 employees and 608 workers, as of the end of the financial year. Women constituted 28.57% of the Board of Directors and 25% of Key Management Personnel.

Environmental and Operational Performance

The company disclosed that it has implemented a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system at its manufacturing facility to manage effluents. The ZLD infrastructure includes multiple effect evaporators, a biological treatment plant, and reverse osmosis systems. Total waste generated during FY 2025-26 was 2878.56 metric tonnes, of which 5286.54 metric tonnes were safely disposed of through incineration and landfilling. The company reported that 76% of inputs were sourced sustainably.

Energy consumption data indicated a total usage of 5,18,445 Giga Joules (GJ), with 19,111 GJ sourced from renewable energy. Water withdrawal totalled 98,520 kilolitres, entirely sourced from groundwater, with a water intensity of 189 per rupee of turnover. The company confirmed compliance with applicable environmental laws, including the Water Act and Air Act.

Social and Governance Disclosures

The BRSR confirms that Bhagiradha Chemicals maintained a clean regulatory record during FY 2025-26, with no fines, penalties, or compounding fees reported. The company stated that it did not receive any complaints regarding sexual harassment, child labour, forced labour, or discrimination. All permanent employees and workers were reported to be paid wages more than the minimum wage.

The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives benefitted 10,541 individuals during the year, with projects focused on education, rural development, and healthcare. The report also noted that exports constituted approximately 2.50% of the company's total revenue.

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