Cipla Convenes 90th AGM on June 25, 2026; Recommends ₹13 Final Dividend Per Share
Cipla Limited has convened its 90th Annual General Meeting for June 25, 2026 via Video Conferencing, with a recommended final dividend of ₹13/- per equity share (650% on face value of ₹2/-) for FY 2025-26, totalling approximately ₹1,050.12 crores. The company reported consolidated gross total revenue of ₹28,162.59 crores and PAT attributable to shareholders of ₹3,879.23 crores for FY 2025-26. M/s B S R & Co. LLP has been proposed as the new Statutory Auditor for five years, replacing M/s Walker Chandiok & Co LLP upon conclusion of the 90th AGM.

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Cipla Limited has issued a notice for its 90th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. IST through Video Conferencing (VC), pursuant to Regulations 30 and 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The AGM Notice was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 13, 2026, and the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 has been made available on the Company's website at https://www.cipla.com/investors/annual-reports .
Key Agenda Items at the 90th AGM
The AGM will transact both ordinary and special business. The following resolutions are proposed for shareholder approval:
| Agenda Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Adoption of Financial Statements | Standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for FY 2025-26 |
| Final Dividend | ₹13/- per equity share (650% on face value of ₹2/-) |
| Director Re-appointment | Mr Adil Zainulbhai (DIN: 06646490), Non-Executive Director, liable to retire by rotation |
| Statutory Auditors | Appointment of M/s B S R & Co. LLP for five consecutive years from 90th AGM to 95th AGM |
| Cost Auditor Remuneration | Ratification of ₹12,50,000 plus applicable taxes for M/s Joshi Apte & Associates for FY 2026-27 |
Dividend and Record Date
The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹13/- per equity share for FY 2025-26, representing 650% on the face value of ₹2/-. The total dividend pay-out will be approximately ₹1,050.12 crores, resulting in a payout of 29.87% of the standalone profits after tax. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is Friday, June 5, 2026. The Company will endeavour to pay the dividend within 7 working days from the date of declaration but not later than 30 days from the date of the ensuing AGM.
Change in Statutory Auditors
M/s Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013) will complete their second term as Statutory Auditors upon conclusion of the 90th AGM. In their place, the Board has recommended the appointment of M/s B S R & Co. LLP (Firm Registration No. 101248W/W-100022) as the new Statutory Auditors for a term of five consecutive years. The proposed remuneration for M/s B S R & Co. LLP for the financial year ending March 31, 2027 is ₹3,15,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crore Fifteen Lacs Only) plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. M/s B S R & Co. LLP has a national presence with offices across 14 locations, supported by a professional workforce of over 4,000 staff and 170+ Partners.
E-Voting and AGM Participation
The Company has provided e-voting facilities through NSDL for shareholders to exercise their voting rights. Key dates for e-voting and participation are as follows:
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off date for e-voting eligibility | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| Remote e-voting commencement | Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST |
| Remote e-voting closure | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST |
| AGM date and time | Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. IST |
| Speaker registration deadline | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 up to 5:00 p.m. |
Only those members whose names appear in the Register of Members or list of beneficial positions furnished by the Depositories as on the cut-off date of June 18, 2026 will be entitled to vote on the resolutions. The VC facility for AGM participation will be available for 1,000 members on a first-come-first-serve basis, excluding large shareholders (holding 2% or more shareholding), promoters, institutional investors, directors, key managerial personnel, and auditors.
FY 2025-26 Financial Highlights
Cipla's Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 reflects strong performance across key financial metrics. The following table summarises key consolidated financial results:
| Metric | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Total Revenue (Consolidated) | ₹28,162.59 crores | ₹27,547.62 crores |
| Profit After Tax (Attributable to Shareholders) | ₹3,879.23 crores | ₹5,272.52 crores |
| Basic EPS (Consolidated) | ₹48.03 | ₹65.29 |
| Diluted EPS (Consolidated) | ₹48.00 | ₹65.24 |
| R&D Investment | ₹1,974 crores (7% of revenues) | — |
| Employee Expenses | ₹5,366 crores | — |
Key business highlights include the One India business surpassing ₹12,500 crores in revenues with 9% year-on-year growth, North America delivering USD 780 million in revenue, and the Emerging Markets and Europe (EMEU) segment achieving USD 405 million in revenue with 8% year-on-year growth. Foracort crossed the ₹1,000 crores milestone, and 33 brands each crossed the ₹100 crore mark.
IEPF and Unclaimed Dividend
Shareholders are advised that unclaimed final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2019 will become due for transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Members who have not claimed dividends for the said period and subsequent years are requested to claim the dividend by contacting the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited, or the Company's Shares Department at cosecretary@cipla.com .
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE059A01026/f7038313-8025-40d5-9b77-a94d838bcfc7.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for Cipla
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.76% | -0.64% | +5.52% | -9.21% | -5.86% | +46.45% |
What strategic initiatives is Cipla pursuing to reverse the decline in Profit After Tax and EPS compared to the previous fiscal year?
How will the significant R&D investment of 7% of revenue translate into new product pipelines or market expansions over the next few years?
Will the transition to the new statutory auditor, M/s B S R & Co. LLP, lead to any changes in the company's internal control frameworks or compliance reporting?


































