V-Guard Industries Limited has scheduled its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will be conducted without a physical venue in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) circulars. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share for Financial Year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. The total payout is estimated at approximately ₹65.52 crore.

AGM Agenda and Business

The AGM will transact ordinary business, including the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY 2025-26 and the re-appointment of Mr. Antony Sebastian K (DIN: 01628332), who retires by rotation. Special business includes the ratification of cost auditor remuneration, the appointment of Ms. Usha Sunny (DIN: 07215012) as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five years from May 12, 2026, to May 11, 2031, and proposals to increase managerial remuneration limits for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28.

Key Dates and E-Voting

Shareholders eligible for dividend must have their names in the records as of the record date, July 31, 2026. The Register of Members and Transfer Books will remain closed from August 1, 2026, to August 11, 2026. Remote e-voting will be facilitated by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) from August 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility is August 4, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company reported consolidated financial results for FY 2025-26. Net Revenue from Operations rose to ₹5,965.78 crore from ₹5,577.82 crore in the previous year. Profit After Tax stood at ₹308.33 crore, compared to ₹313.72 crore in FY 2024-25. EBITDA for the period was ₹526.76 crore, with a margin of 8.8%.

V-Guard Industries Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The disclosure, submitted by Vikas Kumar Tak, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, details the company's adherence to the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) and its performance on key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.

Operational and Financial Overview

The company reported a total turnover of ₹5,691.78 crore and a net worth of ₹2,224.68 crore for the fiscal year. Its operations span 9 manufacturing facilities and 34 warehouses across India, with a presence in 5 international countries including Nepal, Spain, and Bangladesh. Export sales contributed 0.04% to the total turnover, amounting to ₹2.37 crore.

Environmental Performance

V-Guard's total energy consumption for FY26 stood at 1,12,902.33 GJ, with 17% sourced from renewable energy, an increase from 15% in the previous year. The company reported total Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions of 14,186.39 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Water withdrawal totaled 1,00,708.03 kiloliters, while water consumption was recorded at 85,588.37 kiloliters.

In terms of waste management, the company generated 4,020.26 metric tons of waste. It recovered 4,026.45 metric tons through recycling and re-use operations. The company maintained 100% compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for plastic, e-waste, and battery waste, reclaiming 1,010 MT of plastic waste, 7,855 MT of e-waste, and 3,425 MT of battery waste through authorized channels.

Social and Governance Metrics

The company employed 4,548 permanent and non-permanent employees and 2,876 workers. Women constituted 25% of the Board of Directors. The report highlighted that 100% of employees and workers received training on human rights issues. Gross wages paid to females accounted for 8.48% of the total wages.

V-Guard reported zero instances of fines, penalties, or settlements with regulators during the year. The company also recorded no fatalities and maintained a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.16 for employees. An independent limited assurance for the sustainability information was carried out by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP.

Key Financial and Operational Metrics