Greenply Industries declares ₹0.50 dividend, approves FY26 financials
- Greenply Industries shareholders approved audited standalone and consolidated financials for FY26
- A final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share was declared, totaling ₹6.25 crore
- Girish Kulkarni appointed and Vinita Bajoria re-appointed as independent directors
- Joint Managing Director Sanidhya Mittal re-appointed by rotation

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Shareholders of Greenply Industries approved the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26, along with a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share, at their 36th Annual General Meeting held on August 25, 2026.
The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, also saw the re-appointment of Joint Managing Director Sanidhya Mittal by rotation, and the appointment of Girish Kulkarni and re-appointment of Vinita Bajoria as independent directors under special business items.
Financial Results and Dividend
The company declared a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share (50%) on 124,902,045 equity shares, aggregating to ₹6,24,51,022.50 for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The statutory auditor’s report contained no qualifications or adverse remarks, nor did the secretarial auditor’s report include any observations or adverse comments.
| Resolution | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Adoption of Audited Financial Statements for FY26 | Approved by requisite majority |
| Declaration of Final Dividend of ₹0.50 per share | Approved by requisite majority |
Board Appointments and Re-appointments
Ms. Vinita Bajoria (DIN-02412990) was re-appointed as an Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years, effective from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2031. She holds an MBA from ICFAI, Hyderabad, and has completed General and Advanced Management Programs from Harvard Business School. Ms. Bajoria served on the South Asian Advisory Board of Harvard Business School from 2016 to 2023 and is currently on the Board of Governors of IIM-Kozhikode.
Mr. Girish Kulkarni (DIN: 01683332) was appointed as an Independent Director with effect from July 24, 2026, for a five-year term ending July 23, 2031. Mr. Kulkarni brings over four decades of experience in the Asian insurance and financial sectors. He previously served as MD & CEO of Star Union Dai-Ichi Life Insurance and played a key role in the global expansion strategy of Dai-Ichi Life as Chairman – Asia Pacific (Non-Executive).
Additionally, Mr. Sanidhya Mittal (DIN-06579890), Joint Managing Director, was re-appointed as a Director liable to retire by rotation.
Meeting Details
The 36th AGM commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 12:11 pm. Sixty-five members were present through VC/OAVM, satisfying the quorum requirements under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013. Remote e-voting was open from 10:00 am on August 21, 2026, to 5:00 pm on August 24, 2026. All five resolutions—three ordinary and two special—were passed with the requisite majority.
Historical Stock Returns for Greenply Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.25% | +0.56% | -3.44% | +28.49% | -8.15% | +64.66% |
How might the appointment of Girish Kulkarni, with his extensive insurance and financial sector background, influence Greenply's capital structure or risk management strategies?
Given the modest final dividend of ₹0.50 per share, will Greenply prioritize debt reduction or reinvestment in capacity expansion over increasing shareholder payouts in the near term?
What specific strategic initiatives is Joint Managing Director Sanidhya Mittal expected to drive during his re-appointed tenure to sustain growth in the engineered wood products sector?


































