Solar Industries approves ₹11 dividend, reappoints Milind Deshmukh
Solar Industries India Limited held its 31st AGM on August 11, 2026, where shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹11 per share for FY26. The meeting also resulted in the reappointment of Milind Deshmukh as Whole-time Director and the appointment of Reena Jha Tripathi as an Independent Director. The company reported growth in revenue and EBITDA margins, with 65 shareholders participating via video conference.

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solar industries shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹11 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, during the company’s 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 11, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conference/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), also saw the reappointment of Milind Deshmukh as a Whole-time Director and the appointment of Reena Jha Tripathi as an Independent Director. The Board declared the dividend as part of its ordinary business resolutions, reflecting the company’s continued profitability and commitment to shareholder returns.
The AGM commenced at 11:30 a.m. and concluded at 12:40 p.m., with the deemed venue being the company’s registered office in Nagpur. Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman and Non-executive Director, chaired the proceedings. As on the record date of August 4, 2026, the company had 1,18,272 shareholders. A total of 65 shareholders participated in the meeting via video conference, comprising three from the promoter group and 62 from the public category. No shareholders attended in person or through proxies.
Key attendees included Manish Nuwal, Managing Director & CEO; Suresh Menon, Whole-time Director; Milind Deshmukh, Whole-time Director; and independent directors Ramesh Bhujang, Girija Balakrishnan, Viswanathan Lakshmanan, and Reena Jha Tripathi. Statutory auditors S R B C & Co. LLP and Gandhi Rathi & Co., along with secretarial auditor Vinod Kothari and Co., were also present. Khushboo Pasari, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, informed members that the meeting adhered to the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Resolutions Passed
Shareholders approved several ordinary and special resolutions. The audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 were adopted without qualification. In addition to the dividend declaration, Milind Deshmukh was reappointed as a Director retiring by rotation and subsequently as a Whole-time Director with revised remuneration terms. Reena Jha Tripathi was appointed as an Independent Director via a special resolution. The company also sought approval for alterations to its Articles of Association and ratified the cost auditor’s remuneration for FY26.
| Resolution Type | Particulars | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | Adoption of Audited Financial Statements for FY26 | Passed |
| Ordinary | Declaration of final dividend of ₹11 per equity share | Passed |
| Ordinary | Appointment of Milind Deshmukh as Director by rotation | Passed |
| Ordinary | Reappointment of Milind Deshmukh as Whole-time Director | Passed |
| Special | Appointment of Reena Jha Tripathi as Independent Director | Passed |
| Special | Alteration of Articles of Association | Passed |
| Ordinary | Ratification of Cost Auditor's Remuneration | Passed |
Remote e-voting was facilitated through National Securities Depositories Limited (NSDL), commencing on August 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and ending on August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Tushar Pahade of T S Pahade & Associates served as the scrutinizer for the voting process. During the question-and-answer session, five shareholders raised queries regarding financial performance and future prospects, which were addressed by management. Satyanarayan Nuwal highlighted growth in revenue, profitability, and EBITDA margins during his address, emphasizing the company’s focus on sustainable growth and corporate governance.
Historical Stock Returns for Solar Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.63% | +0.23% | +2.56% | +39.33% | +25.59% | +999.18% |
How will the revised remuneration terms for Whole-time Director Milind Deshmukh impact the company's operating expenses and future profit margins?
What specific strategic initiatives or operational changes does the alteration of the Articles of Association enable for Solar Industries?
Given the low physical attendance, what is management's plan to improve shareholder engagement and participation in future AGMs?


































