Bharat Bijlee Limited has fixed Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for its 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11.00 a.m. through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The facility for remote e-voting will be available from July 20, 2026, to July 22, 2026.

AGM Agenda

The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹35 per equity share (700%) of face value ₹5 each for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. Other key agenda items include the adoption of audited financial statements for FY 2025-26 and the re-appointment of Mr. Sanjiv N. Shah and Mr. Jairaj C. Thacker as directors, who are retiring by rotation.

Cost Auditor Ratification

Shareholders will consider the ratification of remuneration payable to Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, for the financial year 2026-27. The proposed remuneration is ₹1,49,000 plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. The Audit Committee has recommended the appointment of this firm, replacing the previous cost auditors M/s. P.M. Nanabhoy & Co.

Voting and Meeting Details

Mr. Bhaskar Upadhyay or Mr. Bharat Upadhyay of Messrs N. L. Bhatia & Associates has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The register of shareholders will remain closed from July 16, 2026, to July 23, 2026. If approved, the dividend will be paid on or after Monday, August 03, 2026.

Promoters of Bharat Bijlee Limited have confirmed that no encumbrance has been created over the equity shares held by them, their promoter group, or persons acting in concert during the financial year 2025-2026. This declaration, submitted on April 07, 2026, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements regarding the pledging of shares by key stakeholders.

The disclosure was made by Mr. Nikhil J. Danani and Mr. Nakul P. Mehta, Promoters of Bharat Bijlee Limited, in accordance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The regulation mandates periodic disclosures to maintain transparency regarding the holding status of shares by promoters and related entities.

The declaration explicitly states that apart from any encumbrances previously disclosed, no new charges have been placed on the equity shares directly or indirectly by the promoters or their associates during the specified financial year. This information is critical for investors as it indicates the absence of additional leverage risk associated with the promoter's shareholding.

The following table details the key information from the disclosure:

The filing was addressed to the Listing Department of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited to update official records. This confirmation provides assurance to the market regarding the stability of the promoter's shareholding structure for the period under review.