Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has fixed Friday, July 17, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend of ₹1.40 per equity share recommended for FY 2025-26. This dividend, if approved by shareholders, will be paid within 30 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), specifically on or before September 3, 2026. The payout is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming meeting.

The 62nd AGM of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (IST) via video-conferencing. The meeting will be conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, along with relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Members participating through the virtual platform will be reckoned for the purpose of quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report 2025-26 were dispatched on July 10, 2026, through electronic mode to those with registered email addresses. These documents are also accessible on the company’s website, the websites of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and the e-voting agency’s portal. Members holding shares in physical form must register their email addresses with the Registrar & Transfer Agent, M/s Bigshare Services Private Limited, or the company to receive these communications.

Shareholders as on the cut-off date of July 29, 2026, may cast their votes remotely through e-voting prior to the meeting. The facility for remote e-voting will be available from Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. to Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Additionally, electronic voting systems will be available at the AGM for attendees who have not cast their votes remotely. The company is also providing a 'Speaker Registration' facility from July 27, 2026, to July 30, 2026, for members to express their views or ask questions.

Key AGM and Dividend Details

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26, outlining its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2047 through the HARIT BHEL initiative. The report details the company's environmental performance, social impact, and governance frameworks, highlighting significant progress in emission reduction and renewable energy adoption.

Environmental Performance

The company reduced its emission intensity by approximately 15.40% during the year. It expanded its captive solar capacity to approximately 43 MWp, generating approximately 44 million units of electricity, an increase of approximately 12% year-on-year. This solar capacity contributed to the avoidance of 31,308 MT of carbon emissions. BHEL planted over 44,000 saplings and secured GreenCo certification for four additional manufacturing units, bringing the total to twelve certified units over the last three years.

Energy and Water Management

Total energy consumption for FY 2025-26 stood at 2,814,172 Giga Joules, comprising 158,747 Giga Joules from renewable sources and 2,655,425 Giga Joules from non-renewable sources. The energy intensity per rupee of turnover improved to 8.33 kilo Joule from 9.24 in the previous year. Total water withdrawal reached 10,164,006 kilolitres, with water intensity per rupee of turnover recorded at 0.030029 litres. The company achieved zero liquid discharge status at 11 of its manufacturing units, ensuring no effluent is released outside premises.

Social and Governance Metrics

BHEL's workforce comprised 50,024 employees and 35,081 workers as of March 31, 2026. The company spent ₹1,904.3 Crore on employee well-being measures, representing 0.56% of total revenue. It reported 2 worker fatalities and 42 recordable injuries during the year. The company maintained 100% compliance with assessed health and safety practices. On the governance front, BHEL confirmed it had no fines or penalties imposed by regulators during the financial year.

Financial and Operational Context

The report notes that exports contributed approximately 1.35% to the total turnover. The company's material issues include opportunities in energy management and sustainable products, alongside risks related to skilled manpower and climate change. BHEL's credit ratings were upgraded during the year, with CRISIL assigning a stable outlook and India Ratings a positive outlook.