Rane Holdings has announced a dividend of ₹47 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the register of members as on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with the payment scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026. The company’s 90th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 15:00 hrs IST via Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

The AGM will transact ordinary business, including the adoption of the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and the declaration of the dividend. Additionally, the meeting will consider the re-appointment of Mr. Harish Lakshman, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment. Mr. Lakshman has over 29 years of industrial experience and serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Rane (Madras) Limited.

Special Business and Appointments

The special business includes the appointment of Mr. Ramesh Rajan Natarajan as an Independent Director for a term of five consecutive years effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. Mr. Natarajan is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and brings over 42 years of experience, having previously served as the Executive Director for Global Assurance of PwC International. The Board recommends his appointment as a special resolution.

E-voting and AGM Details

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has been engaged to facilitate remote e-voting and the VC/OAVM facility. The cut-off date for determining eligibility for remote e-voting and e-voting at the AGM is August 6, 2026. Remote e-voting will commence on August 10, 2026, at 09:00 hrs IST and conclude on August 12, 2026, at 17:00 hrs IST.

Shareholders who have already cast their votes via remote e-voting will not be entitled to vote at the AGM. The facility for appointing proxies will not be available as the meeting is conducted via VC/OAVM. Mr. Balu Sridhar, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the voting process.

Key AGM Dates

Rane Holdings Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, detailing its performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters. The filing, submitted to BSE and NSE, confirms the company's adherence to SEBI LODR regulations and highlights its status as a non-manufacturing, investment holding entity. The report discloses a turnover of ₹165.69 Crores and a net worth of ₹628.06 Crores as of March 31, 2026.

Financial and Operational Overview

As a holding company, Rane Holdings generates revenue primarily through service fees, trademark licensing, and dividend income. The paid-up capital stands at ₹14.28 Crores. The company reported no material risks regarding sustainability due to the absence of manufacturing operations, though it identified non-material risks related to non-renewable energy usage and stakeholder expectations.

Governance and Compliance

The company confirmed that it did not incur any fines, penalties, or settlement amounts during FY 2025-26. It maintained 100% compliance with applicable environmental laws, including the Water Act and Air Act. The Board of Directors, comprising six members with 17% female representation, oversees the implementation of business responsibility policies.

Environmental Performance

Total energy consumption for the year stood at 1633.34 GigaJoules, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions recorded at 78.83 tonnes and 302.75 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, respectively. Water withdrawal totalled 2750.86 kilolitres, primarily from groundwater sources. The company generated 10.13 tonnes of waste, of which 0.717 tonnes were recycled.

Social and Employee Metrics

The company employed 191 individuals, including 43 workers, with female representation at 31% among employees. All permanent employees received 100% coverage for health, accident, and maternity benefits. The median remuneration for male employees was ₹9,95,606, while for female employees it was ₹8,49,978. The report noted zero complaints regarding sexual harassment or discrimination.