The Ramco Cements Limited has recommended a dividend of ₹2.50 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The payout, subject to shareholder approval at the 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM), will be paid from August 20, 2026 onwards. The company will deduct tax at source (TDS) on the dividend income as per the Income-tax Act, 2025, and shareholders have been advised to update their PAN and residential status online to claim exemptions or lower tax deduction rates.

The AGM is scheduled to be held on August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM via video conferencing. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or the Register of Beneficial Owners as on August 13, 2026, will be eligible to participate and receive the dividend. The meeting will consider the adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and the ratification of the remuneration payable to M/s. Geeyes & Co., Cost Accountants, appointed as the Cost Auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The proposed remuneration is ₹7,50,000, exclusive of GST and out-of-pocket expenses.

Shri P.R. Venketrama Raja, who retires by rotation, is slated for reappointment as a Director. He has been on the Board since 1985 and holds 17,46,460 shares as on March 31, 2026. The remuneration drawn by him for the last period was ₹15.96 crores. Shri K. Srinivasan, Chartered Accountant, has been appointed as the Scrutiniser for the e-voting process.

Remote e-voting facilities will be open from 9:00 AM on August 17, 2026, to 5:00 PM on August 19, 2026. The facility for participation at the AGM through video conferencing will be available to at least 1,000 members on a first-come, first-served basis, excluding promoters and institutional investors. The company has dispensed with the dispatch of physical copies of the financial statements, and the Integrated Annual Report for 2025-26 is available on its website.

The Ramco Cements Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The report details the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters, highlighting a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity and an increase in the contribution of green energy to total energy demand.

The company reported a reduction in GHG emission intensity by 9 kg CO2e per ton of cementitious material compared to the previous financial year. The contribution of green energy increased to 40% of the total energy demand. Additionally, the energy intensity improved from 77 kWh/ton to 75 kWh/ton. The Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) capacity was expanded from 45 MW to 53 MW during the year.

Operational and Financial Metrics

The company operates on a standalone basis with a paid-up capital of ₹23,62,92,380. For the financial year 2025-26, the turnover was reported at ₹9,055.92 crores and the net worth at ₹8,142.37 crores. The manufacturing of cement accounted for 94.76% of the total turnover. The company serves 16 states nationally and 2 countries internationally, with exports contributing 0.17% to the total turnover.

Workforce Statistics

As of the end of the financial year, the company had a total workforce of 11,872, comprising 3,245 employees and 8,627 workers. The workforce included 3 differently-abled employees and 1 differently-abled worker. The Board of Directors consists of 7 members, with female representation at 14%. The turnover rate for permanent employees was 12.89%, while for permanent workers it was 5.75%.

Environmental Performance

The company disclosed its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for FY26. Total Scope 1 emissions were 10.63 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, while Scope 2 emissions were 0.16 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity per rupee of turnover was 0.00012 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The company has implemented Zero Liquid Discharge mechanisms across its units and is compliant with all applicable environmental regulations.

Governance and Assurance

The Board of Directors oversees sustainability-related issues through five Board Committees. Shri Ravichandran Chinnayan, Senior Vice President - ESG, is the highest authority responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Business Responsibility policies. TÜV SÜD South Asia Pvt Ltd provided reasonable assurance on the BRSR Core Attributes for the reporting period.