Polycab India Limited has fixed Friday, June 19, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹47 per equity share. The dividend, recommended by the Board of Directors for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, is subject to approval at the 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The payout of 470% on shares with a face value of ₹10 each will be made after June 30, 2026, subject to tax deduction at source. The Register of Members and share transfer books will remain closed from Saturday, June 20, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, for the purpose of dividend determination and the AGM.

AGM and Business Agenda

The AGM will be held via Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM) at 09:00 a.m. IST. Shareholders will consider the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY 2025-26. The agenda includes the re-appointment of Mr. Vijay Pratap Pandey, Executive Director, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment. Additionally, the meeting will seek ratification for remuneration payable to R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.

E-Voting and Eligibility

Remote e-voting facilities will be available from Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. to Monday, June 29, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. Members entitled to vote must have their names in the Register of Members as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. For dividend eligibility, members must be listed as Beneficial Owners or in the Register of Members as of the end of business hours on the record date, June 19, 2026, after accounting for valid transmission or transposition requests.

Tax Deduction Compliance

The company will deduct tax at source (TDS) on dividends in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 2025. For resident individuals, TDS is nil if the aggregate dividend does not exceed ₹10,000 or if Form 121 is submitted; otherwise, the rate is 10% with a valid PAN. Non-resident members face a TDS rate of 20% plus surcharge and cess, unless a lower rate applies under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) upon submission of valid documents. Members must submit necessary tax documents by Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Polycab India Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 to the stock exchanges. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, includes an Independent Assurance Statement on BRSR Core Indicators provided by TUV India Private Limited. The report outlines the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters, including a target to achieve 50% renewable electricity consumption by 2030.

Financial and Operational Highlights

In FY 2025-26, Polycab recorded export revenue of ₹12.3 billion, accounting for 4.4% of the company's standalone turnover. The business operates across 94 countries, supported by a robust order book and demand visibility in regions such as the European Union, Latin America, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company's paid-up capital stands at ₹1,505.51 million.

Sustainability Targets and Performance

The company has established a comprehensive set of ESG targets for the period leading up to 2030. Key commitments include achieving 50% renewable electricity consumption, zero waste to landfill, and using 30% recycled water by 2030. Operationally, renewable energy contributed 18.35% to the electricity mix in FY 2025-26, supported by 32.8 MW of combined solar and wind capacity. Additionally, 62.8% of waste generated was recycled or recovered, marking progress towards the zero waste to landfill target.

Employee and Workforce Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, the company had a total workforce of 18,216 individuals, comprising 4,574 employees and 13,642 workers. The permanent employee count stood at 3,885, while permanent workers numbered 1,775. Women represented 22.2% of the Board of Directors and 50% of Key Management Personnel. The company reported a total attrition rate of 5.66% for employees and 2.49% for workers during the financial year.

Governance and Assurance

The Board of Directors serves as the highest authority responsible for the oversight of business responsibility policies. The Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG Committee provides specific decision-making support on sustainability issues. An independent assessment of the company's policies was carried out by MMJC Consultancy LLP, while TUV India Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for core indicators and limited assurance for non-core indicators in the BRSR.