GIC Re cuts dividend to ₹13.25, reschedules AGM to Sept 22
- GIC Re reschedules 54th AGM to September 22, 2026
- Final dividend recommendation reduced to ₹13.25 per share
- Record date for dividend eligibility remains September 4, 2026
- Hitesh Joshi appointed CMD effective June 16, 2026

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General Insurance Corporation of India General Insurance Corporation of India has rescheduled its 54th Annual General Meeting to September 22, 2026, and revised its final dividend recommendation for FY26 to ₹13.25 per equity share. The Board previously declared a higher payout in May, but the latest filing reflects this downward adjustment ahead of shareholder approval.
The Board recommended the revised dividend during its recent meeting. Shareholders on record as of September 4, 2026, will be eligible for the payout if approved at the AGM. The company will deduct tax at source and requests members to submit relevant documents by September 7, 2026, to determine applicable TDS rates.
Key Agenda Items
The AGM notice outlines several ordinary and special resolutions for shareholder approval:
- Adoption of audited financial statements for FY26.
- Reappointment of Ms. Jayashri Balkrishna as a director retiring by rotation.
- Appointment of Dr. Debasish Prusty as Government Nominee Director.
- Appointment of Shri Hiteshkumar Kismatbhai Bhandari as an Independent Director.
Hitesh Joshi, currently an Executive Director, assumes the role of Chairman-cum-Managing Director effective June 16, 2026, until his superannuation on September 30, 2028. His pay scale is set at Level 16 (₹2,05,400-₹2,24,400). Dr. Prusty, Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, joins the board effective June 19, 2026. Shri Bhandari, a practicing advocate, is appointed as an Independent Director for three years effective August 13, 2026.
Voting and Logistics
Remote e-voting opens on September 17, 2026, at 9:00 am and closes on September 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The cut-off date for voting rights is September 15, 2026. National Securities Depository Limited facilitates the e-voting process.
The company corrected the AGM date from the previously announced September 21, 2026, at 3:00 pm to September 22, 2026, at 11:00 am. This correction was disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The meeting venue is deemed to be the registered office in Mumbai.
Annual Report Filing
Pursuant to Regulation 34(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the corporation circulated its Annual Report for Financial Year 2025-26 electronically on August 31, 2026. The report includes the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report and the Notice of the 54th AGM. The document is hosted on the company website and the National Securities and Depository Limited e-voting portal.
Historical Stock Returns for GIC of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.44% | -2.35% | -4.09% | -8.32% | -6.28% | +135.72% |
What specific operational or regulatory factors contributed to the reduction of the FY26 final dividend from the previously declared amount to ₹13.25?
How might Hitesh Joshi's extended tenure as Chairman-cum-Managing Director until 2028 influence the company's strategic direction and digital transformation initiatives?
Will the appointment of Dr. Debasish Prusty as a Government Nominee Director signal a shift in policy alignment or increased state oversight for the corporation?


































