Menon Bearings shareholders approve FY26 results and interim dividend
Menon Bearings Limited concluded its 35th AGM on August 6, 2026, with shareholders approving FY26 audited financials, noting a ₹2 interim dividend, and reappointing Nitin Menon. All five resolutions passed with near-unanimous support, exceeding 99.9% approval rates across all categories.

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Menon Bearings Limited shareholders approved the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 and noted the payment of an interim dividend of ₹2 per equity share during its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 6, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), also saw the re-appointment of Executive Chairman Nitin Menon and the appointment of Rajendra Girjappa Sonkawade as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. All five ordinary resolutions passed with overwhelming support, reflecting strong shareholder confidence in the company’s governance and performance.
The AGM commenced at 11:00 A.M. at the company’s registered office in Kolhapur, which served as the deemed venue. Arun Aradhye, Managing Director, chaired the proceedings in the absence of Nitin Menon. CS Manish Baldeva of M Baldeva Associates served as the scrutinizer for the e-voting process facilitated by MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Remote e-voting was open from August 2 to August 5, 2026, while members present via VC could vote during the meeting. A total of 70 shareholders attended virtually, establishing the requisite quorum.
Key Resolutions Passed
Shareholders voted on five agenda items. The most significant outcomes included the ratification of cost auditor fees for FY27 and the approval of the interim dividend declared on July 25, 2025. The voting results demonstrate near-unanimous support across promoter and public categories for all key business items.
| Resolution Item | Votes In Favour | Votes Against | % Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of FY26 Financial Statements | 35,207,158 | 905 | 99.9974% |
| Note on Interim Dividend Payment | 35,207,158 | 905 | 99.9974% |
| Re-appointment of Nitin Menon | 19,762,972 | 1,637 | 99.9917% |
| Ratification of Cost Auditor Fees | 35,207,158 | 905 | 99.9974% |
| Appointment of R.G. Sonkawade | 35,207,158 | 905 | 99.9974% |
Board and Governance Updates
The re-appointment of Nitin Menon, who retired by rotation, received 99.99% support. Additionally, Rajendra Girjappa Sonkawade was appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, a resolution that also passed with nearly unanimous approval. Siddheshwar Kadane, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, highlighted that while Statutory Auditors’ reports contained no qualifications, Secretarial Auditors had made one observation, details of which were provided in the Board of Directors’ Report.
Voting Participation Analysis
Promoter and Promoter Group shareholders held 38,355,174 shares and cast 35,110,196 votes in favor of the financial statements and dividend note, representing 91.54% of their outstanding shares. Public non-institutional shareholders polled 96,734 votes, with 99.06% in favor of the financials. The high participation rate and strong majority indicate robust stakeholder alignment with management’s strategic direction and financial reporting for FY26.
Historical Stock Returns for Menon Bearings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.88% | +17.08% | +44.90% | +101.25% | +92.57% | +201.77% |
How might the appointment of Rajendra Girjappa Sonkawade as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director influence Menon Bearings' strategic expansion plans in FY27?
What specific operational improvements or cost-saving measures does management plan to implement following the Secretarial Auditor's observation noted in the Board Report?
Given the near-unanimous shareholder support, will the board consider increasing the dividend payout ratio in future quarters to reflect strong cash flow generation?


































