Gillette India Limited has appointed Robin Thadathil as an Additional (Executive) Director, effective August 01, 2026. The company’s Board approved the appointment during a meeting held on July 30, 2026, strengthening its leadership team with an executive who brings more than 16 years of experience in Procter & Gamble Human Resources across global operations. This move enhances the company's governance structure with seasoned talent from its parent organization, ensuring robust oversight as Gillette India continues to navigate the competitive consumer goods landscape in India.

The appointment was disclosed to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing confirms that Mr. Thadathil is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order from SEBI, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), or any other authority. He is also not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Flavia Peter Machado, Company Secretary of Gillette India Limited, signed the disclosure filed with the stock exchanges.

Appointment Details and Term

Mr. Thadathil will hold the office of Additional (Executive) Director up to the ensuing 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Company. The disclosure notes that he does not hold any shares in Gillette India Limited and is not related to any of the existing Directors of the Company.

Professional Background

Robin Thadathil joins the Board with extensive experience in P&G Human Resources, having served in various roles across Singapore, the US, and Southeast Asia. His expertise spans Commercial Teams, Manufacturing Plant HR, and Country HR roles, where he delivered results for several key P&G businesses.

In his most recent assignment, he managed the Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam business operations for Olay regionally. Additionally, he served as the Singapore Site HR leader for the APAC Headquarters. The company highlighted his track record in turning around businesses and organizations, as well as his ability to develop strong talent pipelines.

Gillette India Limited has fixed Monday, August 24, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the payment of the final dividend. The AGM has been rescheduled to take place on Monday, August 31, 2026. The dividend, if approved at the AGM, is scheduled to be paid to eligible members by September 30, 2026.

The Board initially declared the dividend for the Financial Year 2025–26 on May 27, 2026. Shareholders are required to submit specific tax declarations and documents by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST, to ensure the correct Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) is applied. The company has outlined multiple modes for submission, including the MAS Portal and services via National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) or Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).

TDS Rates for Resident Shareholders

| Particulars of resident shareholders | Applicable rate | Documents required, if any | |---:|:---| | Total dividend up to INR 10,000 | Nil | - | | Valid Form 121 furnished | Nil | Duly signed Form 121 with income tax return details | | PAN available | 10% | Updated PAN with depositories or RTA | | PAN not available/invalid | 20% | - |

Under the Income-tax Act, 1961, as amended by the Finance Act, 2026, dividends up to INR 10,000 are exempt from TDS. Resident shareholders with a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) face a 10% deduction, while those without a valid or invalid PAN are subject to a 20% deduction. Non-resident shareholders, including Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI), are subject to a standard TDS rate of 20%, plus applicable surcharge and cess, unless they provide valid documents to claim benefits under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).