Dhanuka Agritech Limited has scheduled its 41st Annual General Meeting for August 3, 2026, via video conferencing. The meeting seeks shareholder approval for a 100% final dividend of ₹2 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The record date to determine eligibility for the dividend is July 17, 2026, with payment to be made electronically within 30 days of the meeting.

Key Resolutions

The agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements and the re-appointment of Mr. Harsh Dhanuka and Mr. Ashish Saraf as Executive Directors. Shareholders will also vote on the ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditors M/s. N Khandelwal & Co., set at ₹2,25,000 plus applicable taxes for FY 2026-27.

Employee Benefit Plans

The Board proposes the introduction of the Dhanuka Employee Stock Option Plan 2026 and the Dhanuka Stock Appreciation Rights Plan 2026. The ESOP 2026 reserves 50,000 options, representing approximately 0.11% of the fully diluted equity capital, exercisable into equity shares of ₹2 each. The SAR 2026 reserves 1,25,000 rights, representing approximately 0.28% of the fully diluted equity capital, to be settled in cash upon exercise.

Tax and Compliance

Dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders. The company will deduct tax at source (TDS) at applicable rates. Resident shareholders must submit valid PAN details by July 27, 2026, to ensure appropriate tax deduction. Non-resident shareholders must submit a Tax Residency Certificate to avail benefits under Double Tax Avoidance Agreements.

Dhanuka Agritech Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, detailing its performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters. The report, submitted to the stock exchanges on July 3, 2026, outlines the company's strategic initiatives aimed at sustainable growth and responsible business conduct. Dhanuka Agritech Limited has established specific sustainability targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, increasing the share of renewable energy to 10% of total consumption by 2030, and attaining water neutrality by 2030.

Sustainability and Environmental Targets

The company has committed to recycling or reusing more than 90% of total waste generated to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030. It aims to increase the representation of women in the workforce by 2030 and maintain zero recordable incidents and fatalities through the same period. Dhanuka Agritech reported that it has implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems across its manufacturing facilities in Sanand, Keshwana, Udhampur, and Dahej. The company has also invested in solar energy infrastructure, commissioning a 1,200 KWP solar power generating system at its Dahej facility and a 275 KW solar power plant at Sanand.

Operational and Financial Disclosures

The report provides detailed operational metrics for FY 2025-26. The company's total energy consumption stood at 47,502.42 Gj, with renewable sources contributing 2,854.42 Gj. Water withdrawal totalled 43,646.14 kilolitres, while water consumption was 41,450.21 kilolitres. Total greenhouse gas emissions, comprising Scope 1 and Scope 2, were reported at 6,008.60 MT of CO2 equivalent. The company stated that it did not undertake any Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects during the current financial year and confirmed full compliance with applicable environmental laws, including the Water Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act.

Social and Governance Metrics

Dhanuka Agritech disclosed that it had 1,217 permanent and other-than-permanent employees as of March 31, 2026. The company reported that 100% of permanent employees were covered by health and accident insurance. It spent 0.28% of its total revenue on well-being measures for employees and workers. The report noted that there were no complaints related to sexual harassment, discrimination, child labour, or forced labour during the year. Additionally, the company confirmed that it did not pay any fines, penalties, or compounding fees in proceedings with regulatory or law enforcement agencies in FY 2025-26.

Stakeholder Engagement and Grievance Redressal

The company identified farmers, employees, investors, value chain partners, government bodies, and local communities as key stakeholder groups. It reported receiving 141 consumer complaints during the year, all of which were resolved. The company maintains grievance redressal mechanisms for various stakeholders, including communities, investors, shareholders, employees, and customers, with specific policies available on its website. The Board of Directors is currently responsible for the oversight and implementation of the BRSR policy, with the Risk Management Committee reviewing Environment, Social, and Governance metrics as a standard procedure.