Kalyan Jewellers India Limited has confirmed that its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 19, 2026, at 11:30 am. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and SEBI circulars. To notify shareholders, the company published advertisements in The Hindu (English) and Deepika (Malayalam) on August 21, 2026.

Shareholders registered in the company’s records as of September 12, 2026, will be eligible to receive the final dividend and exercise their voting rights. This cut-off date also applies to the remote e-voting facility for resolutions to be transacted at the AGM. The register of members will remain closed from September 13, 2026, to September 19, 2026 (both days inclusive).

Dividend Recommendation

The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of 25% on the face value of equity shares during its meeting on May 8, 2026. This translates to ₹2.50 per share. The payout is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. If approved, the dividend will be dispatched within 30 days of the approval date.

Key Resolutions

The AGM agenda includes several ordinary and special resolutions beyond the standard adoption of financial statements for FY26:

• Public Deposits: Shareholders are asked to approve the acceptance of unsecured or secured deposits from the public and members, up to permissible limits under the Companies Act, 2013. The company qualifies as an eligible entity with a net worth of ₹100 crore or more and turnover of ₹500 crore or more.
• Chairman Remuneration: A special resolution seeks consent to pay annual remuneration of ₹26 lakh to Mr. Vinod Rai, Chairman (Non-Executive) & Independent Director, for FY27. This amount may exceed 50% of the total annual remuneration payable to all non-executive directors. Mr. Rai’s last drawn remuneration in FY26 was ₹2.5 million.
• Director Reappointments: The meeting will re-appoint Mr. TK Seetharam and Mr. Salil Nair, who retire by rotation.

Corporate Action Details

The company issued a letter dated August 21, 2026, under Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, enclosing the AGM notice and the Annual Report for FY26. The earlier intimation regarding the record date was made under Regulation 42 of the same regulations. Electronic copies of the notice and annual report were dispatched on August 20, 2026.

Pursuant to Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company also dispatched letters providing web links to the Annual Report for FY25-26 to shareholders who have not registered email addresses with the company, its Registrar & Transfer Agent (MUFG Intime India Private Limited), or their Depository Participants.

The corporate office is located in Thrissur, Kerala. The communications were signed by Jishnu RG, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Kalyan Jewellers India Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Limited on August 20, 2026. The disclosure, made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements Regulations 2015, outlines the company's non-financial performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters.

The report covers the standalone operations of the entity, which reported a turnover of ₹3,10,27,09,20,000 and a net worth of ₹61,20,54,90,000 for the period. Vinay & Keshava LLP provided reasonable assurance on the BRSR Core indicators, verifying data related to greenhouse gas emissions, water footprint, energy consumption, waste management, and employee well-being.

Environmental Performance

The company disclosed its total energy consumption from non-renewable sources at 2,13,127.66 Giga Joules for FY26, an increase from 1,74,328.97 Giga Joules in FY25. No energy was consumed from renewable sources during either period. The energy intensity per rupee of turnover stood at 0.0000006869 in FY26, compared to 0.0000008056 in the previous year.

Water withdrawal was recorded at 2,40,921.90 kilolitres, sourced entirely from third parties. Total water consumption amounted to 48,184.38 kilolitres, while water discharged to third parties without treatment was 1,92,737.52 kilolitres. The company noted that it does not have manufacturing plants, rendering air emissions such as NOx, SOx, and particulate matter negligible.

Greenhouse gas emissions were detailed as follows:

Total waste generated was 1,070.76 metric tonnes, classified as non-hazardous. No plastic, e-waste, or hazardous waste was reported.

Employee Welfare and Safety

As of the end of FY26, the company employed 14,668 permanent employees, comprising 11,617 males and 3,051 females. There were no workers in the contract category. The turnover rate for permanent employees was 49.41%, down from 52.84% in FY25.

The company reported zero lost-time injuries, fatalities, or high-consequence work-related incidents for both FY26 and FY25. Health insurance coverage extended to 100% of permanent employees. Maternity benefits covered all female employees, while accident insurance and paternity benefits were not provided.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

The Board of Directors comprises 10 members, including one female director (10%). Key Management Personnel included three individuals, none of whom were female. The company maintains an ESG Committee responsible for decision-making on sustainability issues.

Grievance redressal mechanisms are in place for all stakeholder groups. During FY26, the company received 10 complaints from shareholders and 10 from customers. All shareholder complaints were resolved by year-end, while 7 customer complaints remained pending. No fines, penalties, or disciplinary actions for corruption or bribery were reported.