Khaitan Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited has fixed Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a dividend of ₹0.05 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend, subject to tax deduction at source, will be paid on or before Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The company will hold its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. via video conferencing to seek shareholder approval for this dividend and other business.

The Board of Directors, at its meeting on April 23, 2026, recommended the 5% dividend on shares of face value ₹1 each. Shareholders holding shares in physical form must have their names in the Register of Members as of the close of business hours on July 14, 2026, while those in demat form must be listed as beneficial owners by the depositories on the same date. The register of members will remain closed from July 15, 2026, to July 21, 2026.

Key AGM and Dividend Details

The AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Sejal Maheshwari, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, confirmed the schedule in a filing to the exchanges. The facility for physical attendance has been dispensed with, and members can participate remotely.

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Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filing, made in compliance with Regulation 34 (2) (f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, details the company's adherence to the nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). The report highlights the company's operational footprint, including six manufacturing plants and eight offices located nationally, serving 13 states across India.

Operational and Financial Overview

The company's primary business activities include the manufacture of Single Super Phosphate, which accounted for 81.55% of the total turnover, and Sulphuric Acid, contributing 18.45%. The report indicates that the company operates on a standalone basis. For the financial year 2024-25, the company reported a turnover of ₹72016.77 lacs and a net worth of ₹22263.84 lacs, making Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) applicable under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Environmental Performance

Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited reported implementing a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanism at all its units, ensuring 100% of effluent generated is recycled as process water. The company installed online PTZ cameras and flow meters to monitor ZLD conditions, with real-time data communicated to the Central and State Pollution Control Boards. Total energy consumption for FY 2025-26 was recorded at 336,752,286.4 Mega Joules, entirely sourced from renewable channels including electricity and fuel. The company generated captive power using waste heat from sulphuric acid production, avoiding greenhouse gas emissions.

Water consumption for the year stood at 3,67,638 kilolitres, a decrease from the previous year's 5,38,018 kilolitres. The company managed a total of 322.740 metric tonnes of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous categories. A significant portion of waste, specifically 1509.030 metric tonnes, was recovered through recycling operations. The company also safely disposed of 16.43 metric tonnes of plastic waste, 0.66 metric tonnes of e-waste, and 10.15 metric tonnes of other hazardous waste.

Social and Governance Metrics

The company reported a total workforce of 644 individuals, comprising 323 employees and 321 workers. Women represented 1.85% of the total employees and 0% of the total workers. The Board of Directors included two women members out of six, representing a 33.33% diversity ratio. All permanent workers were covered by health and accident insurance schemes. The company recorded one recordable work-related injury for workers during the financial year, with no fatalities reported.

In terms of governance, the company disclosed a penalty of ₹35,400 levied by the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange due to a temporary shortfall in the number of Non-Executive Directors on the Board. The company stated that it has processes in place to identify and mitigate material risks, including raw material shortages and delays in government subsidies. The CSR Committee of the Board oversees sustainability-related issues, chaired by Managing Director Mr. Utsav Khaitan.

Key Financial and Operational Data