Emami seeks shareholder nod for MD pay hike, reappointment at AGM
Emami Limited’s 43rd AGM on August 25, 2026, focuses on revising Vice-Chairman & Managing Director Harsha Vardhan Agarwal’s remuneration to ₹34 lacs per month effective April 1, 2026, and reappointing him for a five-year term starting April 1, 2027. Shareholders will also vote on the reappointment of directors Aditya Vardhan Agarwal and Prashant Goenka, and ratify cost auditor fees for M/s. V. K. Jain & Co. for FY27.

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Emami Limited shareholders will vote on the reappointment of Vice-Chairman & Managing Director Harsha Vardhan Agarwal and a revision in his monthly remuneration from ₹ 30 Lacs to ₹ 34 Lacs at the company’s 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM), also includes the reappointment of three retiring directors and the ratification of cost auditor fees for FY27.
The Board of Directors proposed the resolutions following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The salary revision takes effect from April 1, 2026, covering the remainder of Agarwal’s current term ending March 31, 2027. Additionally, shareholders are asked to approve his reappointment for a fresh five-year term commencing April 1, 2027, under a supplemental agreement dated May 21, 2026.
Key Resolutions for Shareholder Approval
The AGM agenda comprises both ordinary and special business items. The special business focuses on executive compensation and auditor appointments, while ordinary business covers director retirements by rotation.
| Resolution Item | Description | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Remuneration Revision | Increase Harsha Vardhan Agarwal’s salary to ₹ 34 Lacs/month effective April 1, 2026 |
| 7 | Reappointment | Appoint Harsha Vardhan Agarwal as Vice-Chairman & MD for five years from April 1, 2027 |
| 8 | Cost Auditor Fees | Ratify ₹ 2,00,000 plus taxes for M/s. V. K. Jain & Co. for FY27 |
| 3–5 | Director Reappointments | Reappoint Aditya Vardhan Agarwal, Prashant Goenka, and Harsha Vardhan Agarwal |
Executive Compensation Structure
Under the proposed terms, Harsha Vardhan Agarwal’s annual remuneration will remain subject to the statutory ceiling of 5% of the company’s net profits as per Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013. His compensation package includes a base salary of ₹ 34.00 lacs per month, with potential annual increments decided by the Board. He is also eligible for a commission not exceeding 0.5% of net profits, along with perquisites such as leave travel allowance, medical expenses up to one month’s salary, and official car facilities.
The other directors retiring by rotation are Aditya Vardhan Agarwal, a Non-Executive Director, and Prashant Goenka, a Whole-Time Director. Both are eligible and have offered themselves for reappointment. No change in remuneration is proposed for these two directors in this filing.
Voting and Participation Guidelines
Shareholders holding shares as of the cut-off date, Tuesday, August 18, 2026, are eligible to vote. Remote e-voting opens on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (IST) and closes on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (IST). The facility is provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). Members who vote remotely can still attend the virtual meeting but cannot vote again during the session. Physical attendance is dispensed with as per Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.
Ravi Varma, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the intimation filed with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Limited. The Integrated Annual Report for FY26 and the AGM Notice are available electronically on the company’s website and exchange portals.
Historical Stock Returns for Emami
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.18% | +0.05% | -0.63% | -16.06% | -35.74% | -31.32% |
How might the 13.3% increase in Harsha Vardhan Agarwal's monthly remuneration impact Emami's net profit margins and overall executive compensation ratios in FY27?
What strategic initiatives or performance milestones is the Board likely targeting to justify the reappointment of Harsha Vardhan Agarwal for a fresh five-year term starting in 2027?
Given that Aditya Vardhan Agarwal and Prashant Goenka are being reappointed without remuneration changes, does this signal a shift in leadership focus or cost-control measures within the non-executive and whole-time director roles?


































