GSK Pharma recommends ₹57 dividend, sets AGM date
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited has recommended a dividend of ₹57 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The record date for dividend eligibility is May 29, 2026, with payments commencing on or after June 30, 2026. The company's 101st AGM is scheduled for June 30, 2026, via video conferencing, in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited has recommended a dividend of ₹57 per share, equivalent to 570% on a face value of ₹10 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The payout, subject to shareholder approval, will be made on or after June 30, 2026. To be eligible for the dividend, shareholders must be listed in the Register of Members as of the record date, Friday, May 29, 2026.
The company announced that its 101st Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11.00 a.m. via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will be conducted without the physical presence of shareholders at a common venue, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant SEBI (Listing Regulations) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.
Attendance of shareholders participating through VC/OAVM will be counted for the purpose of reckoning the quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report for FY26 are being sent electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses. Those without registered emails will receive a letter containing the weblink to the reports from the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent.
The company has also provided instructions for shareholders to register or update their email addresses and bank account mandates. Shareholders holding shares in dematerialized form must update details with their Depository Participant, while those with physical holdings must submit the prescribed ISR-1 form to KFin Technologies Limited.
| Holding Type | Action Required |
|---|---|
| Dematerialized Holding | Register/update details in demat account via Depository Participant |
| Physical Holding | Submit ISR-1 form to KFin Technologies Limited |
Pursuant to SEBI directives effective November 18, 2025, dividend payments will be processed exclusively in electronic mode, discontinuing the use of dividend warrants or cheques. The company noted that dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and tax will be deducted at source at prescribed rates as per the Finance Act, 2020.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE159A01016/6da94d8d21ed428c.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -0.66% | -5.64% | -7.27% | -13.99% | -33.23% | +42.48% |
How will this substantial 570% dividend payout impact GlaxoSmithKline's capital allocation strategy and future investment plans for R&D?
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