Blue Star Limited Schedules 78th Annual General Meeting for August 6, 2026; Proposes Final Dividend of ₹8.5 Per Share
Blue Star Limited has announced its 78th AGM for August 6, 2026, via VC/OAVM, with a proposed final dividend of ₹8.5 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY26. On a consolidated basis, the Company reported revenue from operations of ₹12,401.99 crores for FY26, a growth of 3.62%, while net profit after exceptional items and tax stood at ₹527.33 crores. The record date for dividend eligibility is July 17, 2026, and remote e-voting will be open from August 1 to August 5, 2026, through NSDL. The AGM agenda also includes re-appointment of director Rajiv R Lulla and approval of Cost Auditor remuneration of ₹15,73,000 for FY2027.

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Blue Star Limited has convened its 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST, to be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) in compliance with applicable circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The meeting notice was issued on July 13, 2026, and the Integrated Annual Report for Financial Year 2025-26 has been dispatched to shareholders electronically.
AGM Key Details at a Glance
The following table summarises the critical dates and parameters for the 78th AGM:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| AGM Date & Time: | Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. IST |
| Mode: | Video Conferencing (VC) / OAVM |
| Record Date: | Friday, July 17, 2026 |
| Dividend Recommended: | ₹8.5 per equity share of face value ₹2 each |
| Dividend Payment Date: | On or after August 6, 2026 (electronic mode only) |
| Cut-off Date for E-voting: | Thursday, July 30, 2026 |
| Remote E-voting Start: | Saturday, August 1, 2026 (9:00 a.m. IST) |
| Remote E-voting End: | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST) |
| Speaker Registration Deadline: | Friday, July 24, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST) |
Agenda for the 78th AGM
The following resolutions are proposed to be transacted at the meeting:
| Resolution No.: | Details of Business | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY ended March 31, 2026 | Ordinary |
| 2 | Adoption of Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for FY ended March 31, 2026 | Ordinary |
| 3 | Declaration of final dividend of ₹8.5 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY26 | Ordinary |
| 4 | Re-appointment of Rajiv R Lulla (DIN: 06384402), retiring by rotation | Ordinary |
| 5 | Approval of Cost Auditors' remuneration for Financial Year 2027 | Ordinary |
FY26 Financial Performance
The Company reported its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations grew by 3.62% to ₹12,401.99 crores, compared to ₹11,967.65 crores in the previous financial year. Total consolidated income for FY26 stood at ₹12,463.90 crores.
| Metric: | FY26 | FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue from Operations: | ₹12,401.99 crores | ₹11,967.65 crores | +3.62% |
| Net Profit Before Exceptional Items & Tax: | ₹741.94 crores | ₹772.42 crores | -3.95% |
| Net Profit After Exceptional Items & Tax: | ₹527.33 crores | ₹591.28 crores | -10.81% |
| Operating Profit: | ₹930.41 crores | — | +6.2% |
| Operating Margin: | 7.5% | 7.3% | +0.2 ppts |
| Carried-Forward Order Book: | ₹6,923.00 crores | ₹6,263.00 crores | — |
| Capital Employed: | ₹3,258.41 crores | ₹2,427.28 crores | — |
On a standalone basis, revenue from operations grew by 4% to ₹11,779.23 crores from ₹11,325.75 crores in the previous year. Standalone net profit after exceptional items and tax declined to ₹385.10 crores from ₹484.90 crores in the previous year.
During FY26, the Company recognised a non-recurring exceptional item of ₹56.35 crores relating to the implementation of new Labour Codes, as required by the ICAI Guidance Note, which impacted net profit for the year.
Segment Performance
The Group operates through three business segments. The Electro-Mechanical Projects and Commercial Air Conditioning Systems segment recorded revenue of ₹6,762.80 crores in FY26, a growth of 12.75% from ₹5,997.99 crores in the previous year, with segment results growing 2.25% to ₹501.91 crores. The Unitary Products segment saw revenue decline to ₹5,332.36 crores from ₹5,621.11 crores, a drop of 5%, with segment results declining 7.73% to ₹434.82 crores. The Professional Electronics and Industrial Systems segment recorded revenue of ₹306.83 crores, down 12% from ₹348.55 crores, while segment results grew 17.4% to ₹34.89 crores.
Director Re-appointment and Cost Auditor Approval
Rajiv R Lulla (DIN: 06384402), aged 58 years, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and is eligible for re-appointment. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Electronics from King's College London and a Master's degree from Imperial College London. He is a Founding Partner at Deep Blue Advisors and brings over 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate advisory. He has completed transactions with a combined value exceeding $220 billion and has held senior leadership positions at Merrill Lynch, Crédit Agricole Group, and Deutsche Bank. He joined the Board of Blue Star in December 2016 and attended 5 out of 5 Board meetings during FY26.
The Board has also recommended approval of the remuneration of ₹15,73,000 (Rupees Fifteen Lakhs Seventy Three Thousand only) plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for Narasimha Murthy & Co, Hyderabad, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000042), appointed as Cost Auditor for the financial year ended March 31, 2027.
Dividend and Unclaimed Dividend Matters
The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹8.5 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY26. Dividend will be paid only through electronic mode after August 6, 2026, subject to TDS deductions as per the Income Tax Act, 2025. Members are required to submit relevant tax documents to the RTA on or before Friday, July 17, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
Members whose dividends for FY2018-19 remain unpaid or unclaimed are requested to make their claim before Friday, September 18, 2026. An amount of ₹60,72,740, being unclaimed/unpaid dividend for Financial Year 2017-18, was transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) in September 2025. During the year, 41,478 equity shares were also transferred to the IEPF Authority corresponding to unclaimed dividend for the year 2017-18.
E-voting and Participation Instructions
Remote e-voting will be provided by NSDL. Members holding shares as on the cut-off date of Thursday, July 30, 2026, may cast their votes electronically. Members wishing to speak at the AGM may register as speakers by sending a request to agmspeakers@bluestarindia.com by Friday, July 24, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST). The VC/OAVM facility will open 30 minutes before the scheduled AGM time and allows participation of at least 1,000 members on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Scrutiniser for the e-voting process is Ms Deepti Kulkarni (Membership No. A34733 and CP No. 22502), or failing her, Mr Omkar Dindorkar (Membership No. A43029 and CP No. 24580) of MMJB & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries.
Historical Stock Returns for Blue Star
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.75% | +9.29% | +8.38% | -2.62% | -4.50% | +302.03% |
What strategies does Blue Star plan to implement to reverse the revenue decline in the Unitary Products segment?
How will the company utilize the increased carried-forward order book to drive future revenue growth?
What impact will the implementation of the new Labour Codes have on future operational costs?































