Vadilal Industries has fixed Thursday, September 3, 2026, as the record date for the purpose of determining the entitlement of members to receive the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26.

The company disclosed that shareholders whose names appear in the books as beneficial owners as at the close of business hours on the record date will be eligible for the payout. This intimation was issued pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Share Transfer Book Closure

To facilitate the dividend process, the register of members and share transfer books of Vadilal Industries will remain closed from September 4, 2026, to September 10, 2026, both days inclusive.

The disclosure was signed by Rashmi Bhatt, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on August 18, 2026.

Vadilal Industries has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited. The disclosure, made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, forms part of the company's integrated annual report.

The report covers operations on a standalone basis, detailing the company's adherence to the nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). Vadilal Industries reported a turnover of ₹1,109.54 crore and a net worth of ₹503.65 crore for FY26, triggering its applicability under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Operational and Workforce Metrics

The company's primary business activity involves the manufacturing of ice-cream, dairy products, and processed food, accounting for 100% of turnover. Exports contributed 20% of total turnover, with sales reaching 24 countries. The company operates three plants and five offices across India, serving 24 states and two union territories domestically.

As of March 31, 2026, the total workforce comprised 4,449 individuals, including 633 employees and 3,816 workers. The gender distribution shows male dominance in permanent employee roles, while female representation is higher among permanent workers.

The turnover rate for permanent employees stood at 9.77% in FY26, an increase from 6.04% in FY25. The company reported zero fatalities and zero lost-time injury frequency rates for both employees and workers during the period.

Environmental Impact

Vadilal Industries disclosed significant shifts in energy consumption patterns. Total energy consumption rose to 33,21,98,409 MJ in FY26 from 30,48,04,057 MJ in FY25. This increase was driven by a substantial rise in renewable energy usage, which jumped to 7,71,09,766 MJ from 1,72,49,088 MJ the previous year. Conversely, non-renewable energy consumption decreased to 25,50,88,643 MJ from 28,75,54,969 MJ.

Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) totaled 51,840 metric tons of CO2 equivalent in FY26, down from 54,796 metric tons in FY25. Scope 1 emissions fell to 39,947 metric tons from 48,440 metric tons, while Scope 2 emissions increased to 11,893 metric tons from 6,356 metric tons. Water withdrawal remained relatively stable at 3,92,283 kilolitres.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

The company recorded nine shareholder complaints during FY26, all resolved by year-end, compared to one complaint in FY25. No complaints were received regarding human rights, sexual harassment, or discrimination. The Board of Directors includes one female member (16.66%), and Key Managerial Personnel include one female (33.33%).

R&D expenditure increased to ₹0.79 crore in FY26 from ₹0.65 crore in FY25, focused on product innovation and manufacturing quality. The company maintains certifications including ISO 22000:2005, BRC Issue-6, and Halal for its processed food division.