Patanjali Foods Limited held its 40th Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2026, where members approved three interim dividends totaling ₹5.00 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The meeting, conducted via video conferencing and other audio-visual means, saw the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. Acharya Balkrishna, Chairman and Non-Executive Director, presided over the session, with Managing Director Ram Bharat and other key officials in attendance.

Dividend approvals and financial adoption

The shareholders passed ordinary resolutions to confirm three separate interim dividend payments. The first two interim dividends were set at ₹1.75 per share each, while the third was declared at ₹1.50 per share. These payouts apply to the outstanding equity shares of ₹2 face value each, net of treasury shares.

The company also sought approval to receive, consider, and adopt the audited financial statements along with the Board of Directors' report and auditor's report for FY26.

Director re-appointments and remuneration

Members approved the re-appointment of Acharya Balkrishna as a director retiring by rotation. Additionally, resolutions were passed to ratify the remuneration of cost auditors for FY27 and approve remuneration payments for several non-executive independent directors, including Girish Kumar Ahuja, Tejendra Mohan Bhasin, Gyan Sudha Misra, Durga Shanker Mishra, and Baghrai Majhi.

Voting and compliance details

The AGM was attended by 103 members via electronic means. Remote e-voting was available from September 26 to September 28, 2026. The scrutinizer, CS Prashant Diwan, was appointed to oversee the voting process. The combined results of remote e-voting and e-voting at the meeting are scheduled to be declared within two working days and will be available on the company's website and the National Securities Depository Limited portal.

The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks by Ram Bharat. The company confirmed compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards, and SEBI listing regulations throughout the process.

Patanjali Foods received a prohibition order from the Office of The Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Thiruvananthapuram, on September 15, 2026. The order bans the sale of a specific batch of Sunrich Refined Sunflower Oil in the Thiruvananthapuram district.

The regulatory action stems from the detection of Tertiary butylated hydroquinone (TBHQ) levels exceeding the maximum permissible limit in the affected batch. The company received the communication via speed post on September 19, 2026.

Regulatory Details

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The order specifically targets the sale of the non-compliant batch within the Thiruvananthapuram district only. No penalty or broader restriction was imposed in the communication.

Financial Impact

Patanjali Foods stated that there is no material impact on its financial or operational activities. The only quantifiable implication is limited to the value of the specific Sunrich Refined Sunflower Oil batch involved in the violation. The company did not disclose any other relevant information or actions taken regarding the communication.