Gopal Snacks sets Sept 18 AGM; confirms ₹1 per share dividend for FY26
Gopal Snacks Limited scheduled its 17th AGM for September 18, 2026. The agenda features the confirmation of FY26 dividends totaling ₹1.00 per share and the reappointment of CMD Bipinbhai Hadvani for a five-year term with a base salary of ₹2.25 crore. Director Harsh Shah also seeks reappointment by rotation.

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Gopal Snacks Limited will hold its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The company announced the schedule in a regulatory filing dated August 17, 2026, noting that the deemed venue for the meeting is its registered office in Rajkot, Gujarat.
Dividend Confirmation
Shareholders will vote to confirm the interim dividends declared by the Board during FY26. The Board declared three interim payouts throughout the fiscal year:
- First interim dividend of ₹0.25 per equity share on November 10, 2025.
- Second interim dividend of ₹0.35 per equity share on January 27, 2026.
- Third interim dividend of ₹0.40 per equity share on May 12, 2026.
These declarations aggregate to ₹1.00 per equity share of face value ₹1.00 each. The notice states that these dividends have already been paid to members.
Management Reappointment
A special resolution seeks shareholder approval for the reappointment of Mr. Bipinbhai Vithalbhai Hadvani as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). His current term expires on September 30, 2026. The proposal seeks to extend his tenure for five years, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
The explanatory statement outlines the remuneration package for the CMD:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | ₹2,25,00,000 per annum |
| Increment | Up to 10% annually |
| Benefits | Gratuity, earned leave encashment, and reimbursement for legitimate business expenses |
Mr. Hadvani, who holds a 55.99% stake in the company as of March 31, 2026, drew a remuneration of ₹2,00,00,000 in FY26. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommended the reappointment based on his experience in the ethnic savoury industry.
Director Rotation
Mr. Harsh Sureshkumar Shah retires by rotation at the AGM. Being eligible, he offers himself for reappointment as a director. Mr. Shah holds 0.81% of the paid-up equity share capital.
E-Voting and Logistics
Remote e-voting will commence on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:00 am and conclude on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility is Friday, September 11, 2026. Members can cast votes via the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) e-voting platform. Proxy appointments are not available for this virtual meeting.
Historical Stock Returns for Gopal Snacks
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.51% | -2.57% | +2.91% | -12.38% | -24.89% | -25.35% |
How might the proposed 12.5% increase in the CMD's base salary impact shareholder sentiment and future executive compensation benchmarks in the FMCG sector?
Given the consistent interim dividend payouts totaling ₹1.00 per share, what does this dividend yield suggest about Gopal Snacks' future capital allocation strategy and growth reinvestment plans?
What are the strategic implications for Gopal Snacks' market expansion plans under Mr. Hadvani's extended five-year tenure as Chairman and Managing Director?


































