Birla Corporation Limited has fixed Friday, July 24, 2026 as the record date to determine the eligibility of members for a dividend of ₹12.50 per share. The dividend, which is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 1, 2026, amounts to 125% of the face value of ₹10 each. The company has also designated Saturday, July 25, 2026 as the cut-off date for determining members eligible to vote on the resolutions set forth in the AGM notice.

AGM and Voting Details

The AGM is scheduled to be held on August 1, 2026. The record date and cut-off date are established in compliance with Regulation 42 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intimation was formally addressed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

Dividend Summary

Birla Corporation filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges, disclosing zero monetary penalties for regulatory non-compliance during the period. The report confirms that the company achieved 100% coverage for training and awareness programmes on the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct for its Board of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and employees. The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sandip Ghose, is responsible for decision-making on sustainability-related issues, with the Board reviewing performance annually.

The company reported that 5.19% of its capital expenditure in FY26 was invested in specific technologies to improve environmental and social impacts, up from 3.67% in the previous year. Birla Corporation confirmed that its manufacturing units have implemented a mechanism for Zero Liquid Discharge, utilizing treated wastewater for dust suppression and plantation activities. Regarding the Performance, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme, the company stated that the targets set for the Kundanganj and Durgapur Cement Works units were achieved for the financial year.

Operational and Employee Metrics

The BRSR details the company's operational footprint, noting that 94.84% of its turnover is derived from the manufacturing of cement and clinker. The report covers Birla Corporation Limited and its material wholly owned subsidiary, RCCPL Private Limited, on a consolidated basis. As of March 31, 2026, the company employed 3,561 employees and 14,774 workers, with women comprising 1.83% of the total workforce and 0.60% of the total workers.

The report highlights that 100% of permanent employees and 100% of permanent workers are covered by health and accident insurance. The company reported a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 2.62 for workers during the year, compared to 0.14 in the previous year, attributing the increase to the inclusion of all business activities within the reporting scope.

Environmental Performance

Birla Corporation disclosed its energy consumption data, reporting a total energy consumption of 441,17,358 GJ for FY26. The energy intensity per rupee of turnover stood at 0.0005 GJ, while the intensity in terms of physical output was 2.36 GJ per metric tonne of cementitious material. The company reported a total Scope 1 emission of 1,02,89,101.71 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent and a total Scope 2 emission of 3,23,572.04 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The combined emission intensity per rupee of turnover was 0.00011 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

On water management, the company reported a total water withdrawal of 34,12,753 kilolitres, with a water intensity of 0.183 kilolitres per metric tonne of cementitious material. The report also notes that the company has initiated accounting for Scope 3 emissions, which were reported as 18,09,403.78 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for the current year.

Financial and Governance Disclosures

The company stated that it is compliant with applicable environmental laws and regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and Environment Protection Act. No fines or penalties were reported for non-compliance with these regulations during the financial year.