Bikaji Foods publishes AGM notice, sets Aug 20 meeting date
Bikaji Foods International Limited confirmed its 31st AGM schedule via newspaper publication on July 24, 2026. The meeting on August 20, 2026, will address a final dividend of ₹1.25 per share and the re-appointment of key directors including Deepak Agarwal and Shweta Agarwal. E-voting runs from August 17 to 19, 2026.

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Bikaji Foods International Limited published the notice for its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Financial Express and Nafa Nuksan on July 24, 2026, confirming that shareholders will vote on a final dividend of ₹1.25 per share and key director re-appointments. The payout, amounting to 125% of the face value, is payable on or before September 18, 2026, to members registered as of July 17, 2026. This disclosure ensures regulatory compliance under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, providing investors with clear timelines for participation in the virtual meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026.
The publication follows the electronic dispatch of the AGM notice and annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, which was completed on July 23, 2026. The company has appointed CS Manoj Maheshwari as the scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process, ensuring transparency in shareholder approvals. The AGM will be conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), with the registered office in Bikaner serving as the deemed venue.
Director Re-appointments
Shareholders will consider special resolutions for the re-appointment of senior leadership. Mr. Deepak Agarwal is proposed for re-appointment as Chairman and Managing Director for three years, effective February 01, 2027, to January 31, 2030. Mrs. Shweta Agarwal is similarly proposed for re-appointment as Whole-Time Director for the same term. Both roles involve remuneration potentially exceeding limits prescribed under Regulation 17(6)(e) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Additionally, four Non-Executive and Independent Directors seek re-appointment for five-year terms:
- Nikhil Kishorchandra Vora: December 08, 2026, to December 07, 2031
- Pulkit Anilkumar Bachhawat: December 08, 2026, to December 07, 2031
- Richa Manoj Goyal: December 08, 2026, to December 07, 2031
- Siraj Azmat Chaudhry: August 24, 2026, to August 23, 2031
E-Voting Timeline and Access
Remote e-voting commences on August 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. IST and concludes on August 19, 2026, at 05:00 P.M. IST. Shareholders holding equity shares as of the cut-off date, August 13, 2026, are eligible to vote through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). Those who vote remotely may attend the AGM but cannot vote again during the meeting.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-Off Date for voting eligibility | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Remote e-voting start date | Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. IST |
| Remote e-voting end date | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 05:00 P.M. IST |
| AGM Date and Time | Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. IST |
| Dividend Record Date | Friday, July 17, 2026 |
| Dividend Payment Date | On or before Friday, September 18, 2026 |
Regulatory Compliance
The company complied with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars by dispatching notices electronically to registered email addresses. Physical copies of the annual report are available upon request via cs@bikaji.com . Shareholders without registered emails received web-links to access the documents. The consolidated voting results will be announced within two working days of the AGM’s conclusion.
Historical Stock Returns for Bikaji Foods International
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.58% | -1.75% | -4.69% | -4.13% | -14.45% | +93.20% |
How might the re-appointment of Deepak and Shweta Agarwal with remuneration exceeding SEBI limits impact shareholder sentiment and future governance scrutiny?
What strategic initiatives is Bikaji Foods likely to prioritize in its FY27-30 roadmap given the confirmed leadership stability through 2030?
Will the consistent dividend payout of 125% of face value be sustainable amidst rising input costs and competitive pressures in the traditional sweets sector?


































