L&T approves ₹38 dividend, re-appoints directors at AGM
Larsen & Toubro Limited's 81st AGM approved a final dividend of ₹38 per share for FY26 and the adoption of audited financial statements. Shareholders re-appointed Mr. R. Shankar Raman as President and Whole-time Director – Finance, along with other directors, and ratified cost auditors' remuneration. All nine resolutions passed with the required majority.

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Larsen & Toubro Limited shareholders have approved a final dividend of ₹38 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, at the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 5, 2026. The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, also secured approval for the re-appointment of key executive and independent directors, including Mr. R. Shankar Raman as President and Whole-time Director – Finance effective October 1, 2026. All nine resolutions placed before the shareholders were passed with the requisite majority.
The AGM approved the adoption of the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders also ratified the remuneration payable to M/s R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, for the financial year 2026-27. The voting process was supervised by Mr. S. N. Ananthasubramanian, Practising Company Secretary, who served as the scrutinizer for the remote e-voting and e-voting conducted during the meeting.
Voting Results
The remote e-voting facility was available from June 1, 2026, to June 4, 2026. A total of 19,31,893 shareholders were on record as of May 29, 2026. The resolutions received overwhelming support from public institutions and non-institutions, with approval percentages ranging from 87.37% to 100%.
Key Resolutions Passed
| Resolution Description | Type | Votes In Favour | % In Favour | Votes Against | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of standalone financial statements | Ordinary | 1,00,69,13,812 | 99.99 | 50,864 | 0.01 |
| Adoption of consolidated financial statements | Ordinary | 1,00,69,13,078 | 99.99 | 51,806 | 0.01 |
| Final Dividend of ₹38 per share | Ordinary | 1,02,11,37,554 | 100.00 | 5,544 | 0.00 |
| Re-appointment of Mr. Anil V Parab (Director) | Ordinary | 1,01,44,35,243 | 99.36 | 65,54,881 | 0.64 |
| Re-appointment of Mr. R. Shankar Raman (Director) | Ordinary | 1,00,80,94,162 | 98.74 | 1,28,96,069 | 1.26 |
| Re-appointment of Mr. R. Shankar Raman (President & WTD) | Ordinary | 87,93,74,549 | 87.37 | 12,71,32,236 | 12.63 |
| Re-appointment of Mr. Pramit Jhaveri (Independent Director) | Special | 94,74,39,097 | 92.80 | 7,35,42,633 | 7.20 |
| Appointment of Mr. Vijay Sankar (Independent Director) | Special | 93,79,82,868 | 93.22 | 6,82,49,421 | 6.78 |
| Ratification of Cost Auditors' remuneration | Ordinary | 1,02,07,87,839 | 99.98 | 2,01,216 | 0.02 |
Director Appointments
The meeting approved the re-appointment of Mr. Anil Vithal Parab and Mr. R. Shankar Raman as Directors liable to retire by rotation. Furthermore, Mr. R. Shankar Raman was re-appointed as President and Whole-time Director – Finance for a term effective October 1, 2026. In the special business category, shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. Pramit Jhaveri as an Independent Director for a term of five years effective April 1, 2027, and Mr. Vijay Sankar as an Independent Director for a term of five years effective May 27, 2026.
The proceedings were conducted in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the Companies Act, 2013. The meeting was chaired by Mr. R. Shankar Raman, with Mr. S. N. Subrahmanyam, Chairman and Managing Director, joining at a later stage. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that all resolutions were duly passed.
Historical Stock Returns for Larsen & Toubro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.28% | -2.33% | -3.60% | -0.76% | +9.01% | +157.11% |
How will the re-appointment of Mr. R. Shankar Raman as President and Finance Director influence L&T's capital allocation strategy for FY2027?
What strategic priorities will the newly appointed Independent Directors, Mr. Pramit Jhaveri and Mr. Vijay Sankar, bring to the board starting in 2026 and 2027?
Will L&T maintain the current dividend payout level of ₹38 per share given the approval of the audited financials for FY2026?


































