Honda India Power approves ₹23 dividend, appoints Jain as WTD
- Final dividend of ₹23 per share for FY26 approved with 99.9998% shareholder support
- Sameer Jain appointed as Whole Time Director for five-year term starting September 1, 2026
- Related-party transactions with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and American Honda Motor Co. Inc. ratified
- Audited financial statements for year ended March 31, 2026 adopted without qualification

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Honda India Power Products shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹23 per equity share for FY26 and the appointment of Sameer Jain as Whole Time Director at its 41st Annual General Meeting on August 26, 2026.
The meeting, chaired by CMD Shigeki Iwama, also ratified related-party transactions with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and American Honda Motor Co. Inc. The audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, were adopted without qualification.
Key Resolutions
The AGM transacted both ordinary and special business items. Shareholders approved the re-appointment of Mr. Akihiro Sakurai, who retired by rotation. The remuneration of cost auditors M/s Rakesh Singh & Co. was ratified.
| Resolution Type | Key Outcome | % Votes in Favour |
|---|---|---|
| Final Dividend | ₹23 per equity share (face value ₹10) for FY26 | 99.9998% |
| Director Appointment | Sameer Jain appointed as Whole Time Director | 99.8751% |
| Director Re-appointment | Mr. Akihiro Sakurai re-appointed | 99.8752% |
| Related Party Transactions | Approved limits with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and American Honda Motor Co. Inc. for FY27-28 | 97.14% - 99.99% |
Leadership Changes
Sameer Jain’s appointment as Whole Time Director was approved for a five-year term commencing September 1, 2026. This follows the board’s initial approval on August 26, 2026. Jain brings nearly three decades of experience in business planning and treasury operations.
Meeting Details
The AGM was conducted via Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM). Seventy-one members attended the meeting. Ms. Saryu Munjal served as the scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The auditors’ report and secretarial audit report for FY26 were free from qualifications.
Historical Stock Returns for Honda India Power Products
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.09% | -0.87% | -1.20% | -5.40% | -26.23% | +66.66% |
How might Sameer Jain's extensive background in treasury operations influence Honda India Power Products' capital allocation strategy and debt management in the coming years?
Given the high approval rates for related-party transactions with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and American Honda, what new collaborative ventures or supply chain integrations can investors expect for FY27-28?
Does the declared final dividend of ₹23 per share signal a shift in the company's payout policy, and how does this compare to historical dividend yields in the power equipment sector?


































