Pidilite Industries to Hold 57th AGM on August 4, 2026; Final Dividend of ₹11.50 Per Share Proposed
Pidilite Industries has scheduled its 57th AGM for August 4, 2026 via video conferencing, with the record date set as July 23, 2026. Key agenda items include adoption of FY 2025-26 financial statements, confirmation of a special interim dividend of ₹10/- per equity share, and declaration of a proposed final dividend of ₹11.50 per equity share. The company reported standalone net sales of ₹13,437 crores (up 11.8%) and profit after tax of ₹2,392 crores (up 14.2%) for FY 2025-26. Re-appointments of Shri A B Parekh and Shri Kavinder Singh as directors, and ratification of cost auditor remuneration not exceeding ₹2,07,000/- for FY 2026-27, are also on the agenda.

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Pidilite Industries Limited has announced its 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. IST, to be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) in compliance with applicable MCA and SEBI circulars. The registered office of the Company at Regent Chambers, 7th Floor, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, 208, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 shall be deemed the venue for the AGM.
AGM Key Details
The following table summarises the key dates and logistics for the 57th AGM:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| AGM Date & Time: | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. IST |
| Mode: | Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) |
| Record Date: | Thursday, July 23, 2026 |
| Remote E-Voting Opens: | Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Remote E-Voting Closes: | Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Cut-off Date for Voting Rights: | July 28, 2026 |
| Dividend Credit (if approved): | On or after August 7, 2026 |
| Annual Report (FY): | 2025-26 |
Agenda Items
The AGM will transact the following ordinary and special business:
Ordinary Business:
- Adoption of Financial Statements: Consideration and adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Board of Directors' and Auditors' reports.
- Declaration of Dividend: Confirmation of the payment of a special interim dividend of ₹10/- per equity share and declaration of a final dividend of ₹11.50 per equity share of face value ₹1/- each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
- Re-appointment of Directors: Re-appointment of Shri A B Parekh (DIN: 00035317), Non-Executive Vice Chairman, and Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031), Joint Managing Director, both retiring by rotation and eligible for re-appointment.
Special Business:
- Cost Auditor Remuneration: Ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditors M/s. V J Talati & Co., Cost Accountants (Registration No. R00213), not exceeding ₹2,07,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Seven Thousand only) plus applicable taxes, for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.
Directors Seeking Re-appointment
The following table provides a brief profile of the directors seeking re-appointment at the AGM, as required under Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations:
| Parameter: | Shri A B Parekh | Shri Kavinder Singh |
|---|---|---|
| DIN: | 00035317 | 06994031 |
| Age: | 68 years | 61 years |
| Designation: | Non-Executive Vice Chairman | Joint Managing Director |
| First Appointment: | June 26, 1985 | May 20, 2024 |
| Experience: | Over 44 years; Promoter Director | Over 40 years in FMCG and Hospitality |
| Shareholding (March 31, 2026): | 9,25,86,978 Equity shares | 30,000 Equity shares |
| Board Meetings Attended (FY 25-26): | 6 | 7 |
Financial Performance Highlights (FY 2025-26)
The company delivered robust financial results for FY 2025-26. The following table presents key standalone and consolidated performance metrics:
| Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone Net Sales (₹ crores): | 13,437 | 12,023 | 11.8% |
| Standalone EBITDA (₹ crores): | 3,300 | 2,835 | 16.4% |
| Standalone Profit After Tax (₹ crores): | 2,392 | 2,094 | 14.2% |
| Standalone EPS (₹) (excl. exceptional items): | 23.5 | 20.6 | 14.2% |
| Consolidated Net Sales Growth: | — | — | 11.1% |
| Consolidated PAT Growth: | — | — | 17.1% |
The dividend payout amount has grown at a CAGR of 34.82% during the last 5 years. The total capital expenditure during the year was ₹561.53 crores (previous year ₹420.44 crores), primarily spent on manufacturing units, offices, laboratories, warehouses, and information technology.
Dividend and Bonus Share Details
During FY 2025-26, the company issued bonus equity shares in the proportion of 1:1, allotting 50,88,57,016 equity shares of ₹1/- each on September 24, 2025. The company also paid a special interim dividend of ₹10/- per equity share (pre-bonus) to commemorate the 101st Birth Anniversary of the Company's founder Shri B K Parekh, amounting to ₹508.67 crores. The proposed final dividend of ₹11.50 per equity share on the post-bonus expanded capital base amounts to ₹1,170.44 crores, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing AGM.
Shareholder Information and E-Voting
Shareholders holding shares as on the cut-off date of July 28, 2026 are eligible to vote. The Company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) for providing the electronic voting facility. Members who have not yet registered their email addresses are requested to do so with their Depository Participants (for demat holdings) or with the Company's Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited (for physical holdings), to receive the AGM notice and Annual Report electronically. Shareholders with queries may write to the Company at queries_documents@pidilite.com on or before Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Pidilite Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.18% | +1.08% | +10.05% | +7.44% | +3.83% | +42.64% |
How will the 1:1 bonus issue and increased dividend payouts impact Pidilite's free cash flow and future capital allocation strategies?
What specific growth drivers or market segments is Pidilite targeting to sustain the double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth seen in FY 2025-26?
Will the significant increase in capital expenditure to ₹561.53 crores lead to a corresponding rise in production capacity or entry into new product categories?































