R R Kabel declares final dividend, appoints JMDs at AGM
R R Kabel Limited held its 32nd Annual General Meeting on 15 July 2026, approving a final dividend of INR 5.50 per share and confirming an interim dividend of INR 4 per share. Shareholders sanctioned the elevation of Shri Mahhesh Kabra and Shri Rajesh Kabra to Joint Managing Directors and approved remuneration revisions for key directors. The meeting also authorized enhancements to borrowing limits under the Companies Act, 2013.

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R R Kabel shareholders approved a final dividend of INR 5.50 per equity share for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 at the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on 15 July 2026. The meeting confirmed the payment of an interim dividend of INR 4 per equity share already paid during the financial year. All ten resolutions listed in the notice were passed with the requisite majority through remote e-voting and e-voting conducted during the meeting.
The Chairman, Shri Ramesh D. Chandak, highlighted the company’s achievement of the USD 1 billion revenue milestone and its strategic roadmap for sustainable growth during the address. The statutory auditors' report and secretarial audit report were noted to have no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks.
Key Resolutions and Appointments
The meeting approved the re-appointment of Shri Mahhesh Kabra, who retires by rotation, as a director. Shareholders also sanctioned the revision in remuneration for Shri Mahendrakumar Kabra, Managing Director. Furthermore, the board received approval to revise the remuneration of Shri Ramesh D. Chandak, Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director, exceeding fifty per cent of the total annual remuneration payable to all Non-Executive Directors.
In a significant structural change, the company approved the elevation of Shri Mahhesh Kabra and Shri Rajesh Kabra from Whole-time Directors, designated as Executive Directors, to the position of Joint Managing Directors. The meeting also ratified the remuneration payable to M/s. Poddar & Co., Cost Auditors, for the financial year ending 31 March 2027.
Financial and Borrowing Approvals
Shareholders authorized the enhancement of the company's borrowing limits under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, the approval was granted to enhance limits under Section 180(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013. The remote e-voting process was scrutinized by Ms. Deepa Gupta, Practicing Company Secretary, who confirmed the fair and transparent conduct of the voting process.
Voting Summary
The voting participation was robust, with 92.14% of the outstanding shares polled for the adoption of financial statements. The resolutions regarding director re-appointment and remuneration revisions saw significant participation from public institutions and non-institutions, with the special resolutions securing the required majority.
| Resolution Description | Type | Votes In Favor | Votes Against | % Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financial Statements | Ordinary | 104,214,963 | 46 | 99.9999 |
| Dividend Declaration | Ordinary | 104,311,552 | 45 | 99.9999 |
| Re-appointment of Shri Mahhesh Kabra | Ordinary | 104,057,003 | 254,594 | 99.7559 |
| Remuneration of Shri Ramesh D. Chandak | Special | 103,924,516 | 387,081 | 99.6289 |
| Remuneration of Shri Mahendrakumar Kabra | Special | 96,266,053 | 8,045,534 | 92.287 |
| Elevation of Shri Mahhesh Kabra to JMD | Special | 90,290,177 | 14,021,396 | 86.5582 |
| Elevation of Shri Rajesh Kabra to JMD | Special | 90,284,819 | 14,021,406 | 86.5575 |
| Enhancement of Borrowing Limits | Special | 103,977,527 | 334,046 | 99.6798 |
| Enhancement of Limits under Section 180(1)(a) | Special | 103,977,565 | 334,018 | 99.6798 |
| Ratification of Cost Auditors | Ordinary | 104,311,475 | 98 | 99.9999 |
Historical Stock Returns for RR Kabel
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.16% | +4.93% | +2.17% | +68.76% | +68.18% | +100.68% |
How will the elevation of two Joint Managing Directors influence R R Kabel's strategic execution and operational efficiency?
What specific capital allocation or expansion strategies does the company plan to pursue with the enhanced borrowing limits?
Will the increased remuneration packages for leadership impact the company's operating margins or shareholder returns in the coming fiscal year?


































