D-Link India shareholders approve ₹27.50 dividend, re-appoint leadership
D-Link India Limited held its 18th AGM on August 10, 2026, where shareholders approved a ₹27.50 dividend per share and the re-appointment of Managing Director Tushar Sighat and Director Chia-Jui Chang. The resolutions passed with near-unanimous support, exceeding 99% approval rates across all items, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements.

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d-link shareholders formally approved a total dividend payout of ₹27.50 per equity share at its 18th Annual General Meeting held on August 10, 2026. The resolution, passed with 99.99% support, includes a regular dividend of ₹20 and a special dividend of ₹7.50 for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders also voted to re-appoint Mr. Tushar Sighat as Managing Director & CEO and Mr. Chia-Jui Chang as a director, ensuring continuity in executive leadership.
The meeting was convened in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013. Remote e-voting facilitated by KFin Technologies Limited commenced on August 7, 2026, and concluded on August 9, 2026. The record date for voting rights was August 4, 2026, with 76,711 shareholders on record. Of these, 52 members (one promoter and 51 public) attended in person or via proxy, while no attendees joined via video conferencing.
Mr. Hung-Yi Kao chaired the proceedings at Kesarval The Fern Goa, Verna, Salcette, Goa. The requisite quorum was present, allowing the Board to proceed. Mr. Arpit Agarwal of B S R & Co LLP attended as the Statutory Auditor, while Mr. Shivaram Bhat served as the Secretarial Auditor and Scrutinizer. The Chairman confirmed that there were no qualifications or adverse remarks in the audit reports for FY26.
Voting Results and Resolution Details
All four resolutions placed before the members were passed. The voting breakdown reveals strong promoter support, with the promoter group holding 18,114,663 shares (51.02% of total shares) casting 100% of their votes in favor of all resolutions. Public non-institutional investors showed high engagement, with 13.31% of their outstanding shares polled.
| Resolution | Type | Votes For | Votes Against | % Support | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financial Statements for FY26 | Ordinary | 20,722,494 | 142 | 99.9993% | Passed |
| Declaration of Dividend (₹27.50/share) | Ordinary | 20,722,494 | 142 | 99.9993% | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Chia-Jui Chang | Ordinary | 20,698,425 | 24,186 | 99.8833% | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Tushar Sighat (MD & CEO) | Special | 20,684,454 | 21,730 | 99.8951% | Passed |
Governance and Leadership Continuity
The re-appointment of Mr. Tushar Sighat as Managing Director & CEO required a special resolution, underscoring the strategic importance of executive continuity. He received 99.90% support from valid votes cast. Mr. Chia-Jui Chang, retiring by rotation, offered himself for re-appointment as an ordinary resolution and secured 99.88% support.
Directors Mr. Chin-Ho Kuo, Mr. C J Chang, and Mr. Yen Wen Chen were unable to attend. Other attendees included Mr. Mangesh Kinare, Mr. Amit Pandit, and Ms. Madhu Gadodia. The final voting results, certified by Scrutinizer Shivaram Bhat (UDIN: A010454H001070997), were submitted to the stock exchanges on August 11, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for D-Link
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.12% | -4.07% | -14.61% | +5.19% | -13.29% | +224.78% |
How will the ₹27.50 per share dividend payout impact D-Link India's free cash flow and capital allocation strategy for FY27?
What specific growth initiatives or operational targets has the re-appointed CEO, Mr. Tushar Sighat, outlined to justify the special dividend component?
Will the strong promoter support and leadership continuity influence institutional investor sentiment regarding long-term governance stability?


































