S H Kelkar & Company Limited has scheduled its 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. IST through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will transact business including the adoption of financial statements, the appointment of Statutory Auditors, and the re-appointment of Directors. The company reported a steady financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with consolidated total income increasing by 11% to ₹ 2,377.8 crores from ₹ 2,147.3 crores in the previous year.

In compliance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has informed shareholders who have not registered their e-mail addresses that the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and the Notice of the 70th AGM are accessible via a specific web-link on the company’s website. The documents are also available on the websites of BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).

The company has engaged CDSL as the authorised e-voting agency. Remote e-voting will commence on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 9:00 am IST and conclude on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm IST. Members holding shares as of the cut-off date, Friday, July 24, 2026, are entitled to vote. Members who cast their vote by remote e-voting prior to the AGM may attend the meeting but shall not be entitled to cast their vote again.

Financial Performance

The Fragrance division recorded a growth of 10.4% during the year, with revenue reaching ₹ 2,052 crores from ₹ 1,859 crores. The Flavours business reported robust growth, with revenue increasing by 30% to ₹ 240 crores from ₹ 185 crores. The ingredients business faced softer performance due to geopolitical headwinds. EBITDA stood at ₹ 241.8 crores, with EBITDA margins at 10.3%. Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ₹ 69.15 crores compared to ₹ 73.01 crores in the previous year.

FY 2025-26 marked a defining chapter in the Group’s evolution, with strategic investments across Germany, the UK, the US and the Netherlands. The Group is transitioning from a regional player to a globally integrated platform. The US Creative Development Centre secured its first customer order and commenced revenue generation. The greenfield expansion at Holland Aromatics commissioned in early Q1 FY27, and the Vanavate facility is expected to be commissioned in Q2 FY27.

S H Kelkar and Company Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY26 with the stock exchanges, disclosing zero safety incidents and 35% sustainable sourcing. The Company reported total energy consumption of 7,89,71,344 GJ and maintained 100% compliance with environmental laws during the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The report highlights that the Company, India’s largest home-grown Fragrances & Flavours Company, serves clients across 28 states and 8 Union Territories. Exports contributed 2.95% of the total turnover. The manufacturing operations are primarily focused on the supply and export of fragrances and flavours, which accounted for 100% of the turnover.

Operational and Financial Metrics

The Company reported a paid-up capital of ₹ 138,42,08,010. For the financial year 2025-26, the turnover was ₹ 1,268,12,35,131 and the net worth stood at ₹ 739,29,05,570. The disclosures were made on a standalone basis, covering locations where the Company has operational control.

Employee Statistics

The workforce comprised 484 permanent employees and 166 permanent workers. Women represented 33.47% of the total permanent employees. The Board of Directors included 3 women members out of 8, representing 37.50% of the Board.

Environmental Performance

Total energy consumed during the year was 7,89,71,344 GJ, with energy intensity recorded at 0.00616898 GJ/INR. The Company sourced 35% of its inputs sustainably. The Vashivali manufacturing facility operates as a Zero Liquid Discharge unit. The Company reported no significant safety-related incidents, with zero fatalities and zero lost time injuries.

Governance and Compliance

The Group Chief Executive Officer is the highest authority responsible for the implementation and oversight of Business Responsibility policies. The Company confirmed it has not received any fines, penalties, or punitive actions from regulators during the financial year. It also confirmed 100% compliance with applicable environmental laws, including the Water Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act.