Linde India Limited has fixed August 6, 2026, as the record date for the payment of dividend to its shareholders. The company also announced the book closure of its register of members for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled on the same day. This corporate action is undertaken to determine the eligibility of shareholders entitled to receive the declared dividend and participate in the AGM proceedings.

The record date and book closure are critical compliance measures mandated under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. Shareholders holding shares in their demat accounts as of the record date will be eligible for the dividend payout. The book closure ensures that the company can finalize the list of members entitled to attend and vote at the AGM.

The AGM is a mandatory annual meeting where the board presents the annual report, financial statements, and declares dividends, among other key business. The specific dividend amount per share was not disclosed in the intimation.

Key Dates for Shareholders

Linde India Limited reported a net profit of ₹5,508.74 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, an increase from ₹4,478.13 million in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the period stood at ₹25,306.40 million, compared to ₹24,853.76 million in FY25. The company’s Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year on May 30, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company’s total income for FY26 was ₹25,979.00 million, up from ₹25,532.15 million in the prior year. Total expenses for the year decreased to ₹18,708.90 million from ₹19,467.43 million in FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year increased to ₹64.59 from ₹52.51 in the previous year.

Segment Performance

The Gases, related products & services segment reported revenue of ₹21,281.84 million for the year, while the Project Engineering segment recorded revenue of ₹9,806.14 million. The total segment profit before interest and tax was ₹7,606.99 million for FY26.

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors has recommended a total dividend of 120%, which includes a special dividend of 80%. This translates to ₹12 per equity share on 85,284,223 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹10 each for the year ended March 31, 2026.

Audit Qualifications

Statutory auditors Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP issued a report with a modified opinion regarding the assessment of related party transactions. The qualification references ongoing regulatory and legal proceedings concerning the materiality threshold for transactions with related parties, including Praxair India Private Limited. The management stated that the probable consequences on the financial results are not presently determinable due to the sub-judice nature of the matter.

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