PPAP Automotive shareholders approve ₹2.50 dividend, board changes at AGM
- Shareholders approved all 31st AGM resolutions with 99.99% support
- Final dividend of ₹1.50 per share brings total FY26 payout to ₹2.50
- Ajay Kumar Jain reappointed as CMD for three years with revised remuneration
- Meeta Makhan appointed as Independent Director for two-year term

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PPAP Automotive Limited concluded its 31st Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2026. Shareholders approved all seven resolutions with 99.99% support, endorsing the final dividend and key board appointments.
The meeting was held via video conferencing in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars. Key managerial personnel, including Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Kumar Jain and CEO Abhishek Jain, were present. The quorum was maintained throughout the proceedings.
Voting Results
The scrutinizer’s report from APAC & Associates LLP confirmed that all resolutions passed with requisite majority. A total of 9,226,231 votes were polled out of 14,152,987 outstanding shares, representing a 65.19% turnout. The promoter group voted in favor of all resolutions, while public non-institutional shareholders cast only 20 votes against the proposals.
| Resolution Type | Description | Votes In Favor | Votes Against | % Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | Adoption of FY26 financial statements | 9,226,211 | 20 | 99.99% |
| Ordinary | Final dividend declaration (₹1.50/share) | 9,226,211 | 20 | 99.99% |
| Ordinary | Reappointment of Vinay Kumari Jain | 9,226,211 | 20 | 99.99% |
| Special | Reappointment of Ajay Kumar Jain (CMD) | 9,226,211 | 20 | 99.99% |
| Special | Remuneration revision for Abhishek Jain | 9,226,211 | 20 | 99.99% |
| Ordinary | Appointment of Meeta Makhan (Ind. Dir.) | 9,226,211 | 20 | 99.99% |
| Ordinary | Ratification of Cost Auditor remuneration | 9,226,211 | 20 | 99.99% |
Dividend Declaration
Shareholders approved the final dividend of ₹1.50 (15%) per equity share with a face value of ₹10 each. This follows an interim dividend of ₹1 (10%) per share already paid during the financial year ended March 31, 2026, bringing the total payout for FY26 to ₹2.50 per share.
Board Appointments
The AGM transacted several ordinary and special resolutions regarding board composition:
- Reappointment of Mrs. Vinay Kumari Jain as Non-Executive Director, retiring by rotation.
- Reappointment of Mr. Ajay Kumar Jain as Chairman and Managing Director for three years, effective November 1, 2026, with a remuneration revision from April 1, 2026.
- Revision in remuneration for Mr. Abhishek Jain, CEO and Managing Director, effective April 1, 2026.
- Appointment of Mrs. Meeta Makhan as Independent Director for two years, effective June 25, 2026.
Director Profiles
| Name | Role | Tenure Start | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kumar Jain | Chairman & MD | October 18, 1995 | B.Com, Delhi University |
| Abhishek Jain | CEO & MD | December 1, 2006 | BS Industrial Engineering, Purdue |
| Vinay Kumari Jain | Non-Executive Director | December 26, 2013 | B.Sc., Delhi University |
| Meeta Makhan | Independent Director | June 25, 2026 | PGDM, IIM Lucknow; BA Hons, Lady Shriram |
Ajay Kumar Jain and Abhishek Jain hold directorships in five other entities, including Avinya Batteries Limited and Meraki Precision Tool Engineering Limited. Mrs. Meeta Makhan brings over 25 years of experience from banking institutions such as Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank.
Historical Stock Returns for PPAP Automotive
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.95% | +5.35% | -3.64% | +19.48% | +6.98% | -3.62% |
How will the approved remuneration revisions for CMD Ajay Kumar Jain and CEO Abhishek Jain impact PPAP Automotive's operating margins and overall profitability in FY27?
Given the appointment of Meeta Makhan with extensive banking experience, what strategic financial or risk management initiatives is the board likely to prioritize?
Will the total dividend payout of ₹2.50 per share signal a commitment to maintaining high cash returns, or could it constrain capital available for expansion in the EV battery sector?

































