VA Tech Wabag Limited has fixed Friday, July 17, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of members for the payment of a final dividend of ₹5.00 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend, subject to shareholder approval, represents 250% of the face value of ₹2 each. The company announced that the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from Thursday, August 6, 2026, to Wednesday, August 12, 2026, both days inclusive. The facility for remote e-voting will be available from Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (IST) to Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (IST). Members eligible to vote are those whose names appear in the register of members or beneficial owners as on the cut-off date of Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. M. Damodaran, Managing Partner, or Ms. J. Kalaiyarasi, Partner of M. Damodaran & Associates LLP, as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process.

Financial Performance Highlights

For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, VA Tech Wabag reported a milestone year of profitable growth. The company achieved a historic high order book position of approximately INR 172,000 million. Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 25.44% year-on-year to INR 3,698 million, while Total Income rose 20.96% to INR 40,385 million. The company maintained a net cash positive position for the sixth consecutive year, with a net cash position (excluding HAM) of INR 9,500 million.

Consolidated Financial Highlights (INR in Millions)

The consolidated Return on Equity (RoE) improved to 15.7% in FY 2025-26 from 14.9% in the previous year, while the Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) stood at 18.6%. The Debt-Equity Ratio reduced significantly to 0.09 from 0.17 in FY 2024-25.

Corporate Governance and Board Updates

The Board of Directors comprises six members as of March 31, 2026. Mr. S. Varadarajan, Whole Time Director & Chief Growth Officer, retires by rotation at the 31st AGM and is eligible for re-appointment. Mr. Samaresh Parida was appointed as an Additional Independent Director effective June 26, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

Va Tech Wabag filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26, disclosing significant progress in its environmental and social performance metrics. The company reported achieving a 32% water-positive impact against a 2030 target of 50%, while its carbon emission reduction reached 50%, significantly exceeding the 20% target set for that period. The filing, submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited, outlines the company's adherence to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Environmental Performance and Operational Impact

The BRSR details the company's operational scale and environmental stewardship initiatives. During FY 2025-26, Va Tech Wabag’s water and wastewater treatment solutions treated approximately 6,93,070 million liters of wastewater, preventing more than 1,00,000 tonnes of pollutants from entering natural water bodies. The company also planted 7,500 native saplings to support terrestrial ecosystems. In terms of energy, the total energy consumed was 2,28,22,408 MJ, with 58,22,036 MJ sourced from renewable energy and 1,70,00,372 MJ from non-renewable sources. The company reported a Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity of 0.06 tCO2e/Mn-INR.

Social Initiatives and Workforce Development

The company focused on strengthening its human capital through various skilling and development programs. Va Tech Wabag onboarded 186 trainees from 11 leading institutions across India, spanning Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs), Management Trainees (MTs), and Diploma Engineer Trainees (DETs). Additionally, 168 apprentices were enrolled and trained under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The workforce comprised 1,343 employees and 169 workers as of the end of the financial year. The company also reported a gender diversity ratio of 34.62% female and 65.38% male for its recent onboarding cohort.

Governance and Compliance

Governance structures were reinforced with the Board-level Sustainability Committee overseeing ESG performance. The report confirmed 100% compliance with SEBI’s regulatory requirements, including all applicable amendments and industry standards. Independent assessments were conducted by KBS Certification Services Limited for water, energy, and emissions, while Bureau Veritas assessed specific principles. The company maintained robust grievance redressal mechanisms for employees, workers, and communities, with no material non-compliances reported during the year.

Key Financial and Operational Metrics

The BRSR provided detailed disclosures on the company's financial and operational parameters. The turnover for the period was INR 32,47,76,11,556, and the net worth stood at INR 21,08,20,00,000. The company’s operations spanned 87 national locations and 32 international locations, serving 16 states in India and 25 countries internationally. Exports contributed 43% to the total turnover. The report also highlighted that 28% of inputs were sourced from suppliers following sustainability practices, aligning with the company’s goal of building a sustainable vendor ecosystem.