Ganesh Consumer Products has designated August 14, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to the final dividend for Financial Year 2026. Investors holding equity shares on this specific Friday will be eligible to receive the dividend payout, provided the amount is approved by members at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). This cutoff is critical for retail and institutional investors, as any share transfers completed after this date will not carry forward the dividend claim for FY26.

The disclosure was filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on August 4, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company also notified National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), and its registrar and transfer agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

Dividend Entitlement Details

The record date applies to the company’s equity shares, which have a paid-up value of ₹10 per share. The total paid-up capital stands at ₹40,41,29,460. While the mechanism for determining eligible shareholders is now established, the final dividend amount per share has not been specified in this filing. The actual declaration remains contingent upon the resolution passed by shareholders at the forthcoming AGM.

Key Dates and Compliance

The record date of August 14, 2026, falls on a Friday, a standard practice that allows for settlement cycles and administrative processing over the weekend. Narendra Mishra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Ganesh Consumer Products Limited, signed the disclosure. The company’s registered office is located in Trinity Tower, Kolkata. Previously known as Ganesh Grains Limited, the firm continues to operate under its current legal name for all regulatory filings.

What This Means for Shareholders

For existing shareholders, no action is required other than ensuring they hold the shares in their demat accounts on August 14, 2026. New buyers must complete transactions well in advance of this date to account for T+1 settlement norms, ensuring the transfer is registered by the cutoff time. If the AGM fails to approve the dividend, no payout will occur despite the record date being set. Investors should monitor subsequent announcements regarding the exact dividend per share amount and the ex-dividend date, which typically precedes the record date by one trading day.

Ganesh Consumer Products reported a 31.4% year-on-year surge in net profit to ₹125 million for the first quarter of FY27 (Q1FY27), ending June 30, 2026. This growth was achieved despite a 6.8% contraction in total income, highlighting the company's ability to expand profitability through disciplined cost optimization and record operating margins amidst external demand headwinds such as an extended heatwave and constrained LPG availability.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results on August 04, 2026. The filing, submitted under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, was published in "Financial Express" and "Aajkal" on August 05, 2026. Statutory auditors Singhi & Co. conducted a limited review of the financial statements in accordance with Standard on Review Engagement (SRE) 2410.

Financial Performance Highlights

The table below summarises the key financial metrics for Q1FY27 compared to the corresponding period in FY26 and the preceding quarter:

Figures are in ₹ Millions.

Operational Efficiency Drives Margin Expansion

The divergence between revenue decline and profit growth underscores a notable improvement in operating efficiency. While total income fell primarily due to lower sales volumes in the B2B segment (down 17.9% YoY) and softer B2C volumes (down 4.1% YoY), total expenses decreased significantly. Finance costs dropped sharply by 85.3% to ₹5.69 million from ₹38.57 million in Q1FY26, reflecting the utilization of IPO proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings. Other expenses also declined by 4.8% to ₹286.83 million. This cost discipline allowed the company to expand its net profit margin from 4.7% in Q1FY26 to 6.6% in Q1FY27.

Governance and Appointments

Alongside the financial results, the Board approved key governance appointments:

• Internal Auditor: KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP was appointed as the Internal Auditor for FY27 based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
• Secretarial Auditor: Prachi Bhartia was appointed as Secretarial Auditor for five consecutive years, from FY27 to FY31, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

These appointments were disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Strategic Initiatives and Market Position

Manish Mimani, Managing Director, noted that the company's overall market share increased by 1 percentage point in the packaged wheat-based category, with weighted distribution also improving by 1 percentage point. The company is preparing for a wider rollout of its ethnic snacks range and packaged sweets during the third quarter of FY27, leveraging its Amta manufacturing unit. Additionally, it commenced distribution of Soya Chunks, extending its portfolio into protein-led kitchen staples. Since its IPO, which raised ₹4,087.98 crore, the company has utilized ₹732.05 crore of net proceeds available for corporate purposes, with ₹600 crore used to repay borrowings.

Upcoming Annual General Meeting

The company announced that its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:30 AM via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). This mode of conduct is in compliance with General Circular no. 09/2024 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2024/133.

Key details for shareholders include:

• Record Date: The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from August 24, 2026, to August 29, 2026, for the purpose of the AGM and dividend payment for FY26.
• E-Voting: Remote e-voting will commence on August 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and end on August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The cut-off date for determining eligibility to vote is August 22, 2026.
• Scrutinizer: Mr. Arun Kumar Khandela of K. Arun & Co. has been appointed as the scrutinizer for the voting process.

Shareholders holding physical shares are reminded to update their PAN, nomination, and bank details with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Niche Technologies Private Limited, to ensure electronic receipt of dividends, as mandated by SEBI guidelines.