Patanjali Foods declared a third interim dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26) and a first interim dividend of ₹0.80 per equity share for the current financial year (FY27). The Board of Directors approved the payouts during its meeting held on August 14, 2026.

Shareholders registered as beneficial owners in the Depositories or as members in the Register of Members as on close of business on Friday, August 21, 2026, will be eligible to receive the dividends. The face value of each equity share is ₹2.

Dividend History and Payout Structure

For FY26, this declaration follows previous interim payouts. The company had already paid a first interim dividend of ₹1.75 per share and a second interim dividend of ₹1.75 per share during the financial year. Including the newly declared amount, the total interim dividend for FY26 stands at ₹3.50 per share.

Tax Deduction at Source Guidelines

Under the Income-tax Act, dividends are taxable in the hands of shareholders. Patanjali Foods will withhold tax at prescribed rates based on residential status and applicable exemptions.

Resident Shareholders

For resident individuals, tax will be deducted at source at 10% unless exempt. No tax deduction applies if the aggregate dividend paid during FY26-27 does not exceed ₹10,000. Shareholders must provide a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN); failure to do so results in a higher deduction rate of 20%. Resident non-individuals, including insurance companies and mutual funds, may claim exemption by submitting specific documentary evidence and self-declarations.

Non-Resident Shareholders

For non-resident shareholders, including Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI), the standard withholding tax rate is 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess. Shareholders can opt for a lower rate under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) provisions if more beneficial. To avail DTAA benefits, shareholders must submit:

• A copy of PAN (if available)
• Self-attested Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)
• Form 41 filed electronically
• Self-declaration regarding beneficial ownership and no taxable presence in India

Action Required from Shareholders

Shareholders must ensure their demat account details, including PAN, residential status, category, email ID, address, and bank mandate, are updated with their Depository Participants. Physical shareholders should furnish these details to the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Sarthak Global Limited.

To determine the appropriate withholding tax rate, shareholders must submit required documents to the RTA at investors@sarthakglobal.com on or before Friday, August 21, 2026. The company will not entertain communications or documents regarding tax determination after this date. If tax is deducted at a higher rate due to missing documents, shareholders may file income tax returns to claim refunds where eligible.

Patanjali Foods Limited has made the audio recording of its earnings conference call available to investors and analysts. The call was held on August 17, 2026, to discuss the company's performance for the first quarter of FY27 (Q1FY27).

Regulatory disclosure

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 46(2)(oa) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. In a letter dated August 17, 2026, addressed to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company confirmed that the recording is hosted on its official website.

Ramji Lal Gupta, Company Secretary at Patanjali Foods, signed the communication. The move ensures transparency and allows stakeholders to review management commentary directly.

Channel performance highlights

The availability of the Q1FY27 call audio complements recent disclosures regarding the company's distribution strategy. Patanjali Foods has previously highlighted strong momentum in its modern trade and e-commerce channels, with both segments growing around 25% year over year. Management indicated that these channels currently account for 15% of revenue and are expected to contribute about 20% over the next 18 months.

The following table summarises the key channel metrics shared during previous updates:

Management commentary

Patanjali Foods' management noted that the growth in modern trade and e-commerce reflects increasing consumer preference for organised retail and online purchasing. The projected rise in revenue share from 15% to about 20% over the next 18 months points to the company's focus on expanding its presence across these channels.