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).

Gillette India Limited has appointed Mr. Gopalakrishnan Kalianna as the Sales Head of the company, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment follows the resignation of Ms. Rohini Venkateswaran as Whole-Time Director, effective the close of business hours on July 31, 2026. Ms. Venkateswaran is transitioning to a new role as Senior Vice President-Korea within the P&G group starting August 1, 2026.

Mr. Gopalakrishnan Kalianna brings over two decades of experience across brands, channels, and markets, including extensive work in India and West Africa. He currently leads P&G India's Go-To-Market strategy and Fabric Care Sales. His previous roles include leading P&G India's Southwest Division and serving as the Category Leader for the Oral Care category. He completed his MBA in Marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research in 2006.

The changes were disclosed to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Ms. Venkateswaran confirmed her resignation in a letter dated June 30, 2026, citing a change in assignment as the reason for stepping down.

Key Appointments and Resignations

Ms. Venkateswaran also ceased to be the sales head for the company effective July 31, 2026. The company's board accepted her resignation, and she expressed gratitude to the board members for their support during her tenure.