Varun Beverages Limited has announced the receipt of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score for FY 2025, marking a positive development in the company's sustainability reporting. The disclosure was made in compliance with regulatory requirements under SEBI listing obligations.

ESG Score Performance

SES ESG Research Private Limited has voluntarily assigned an ESG score to Varun Beverages for the financial year 2025. The assessment reflects the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters.

The adjusted ESG score of 66 for FY 2025 accounts for sector-specific factors and SES ESG Research exposures, providing a more contextualized assessment of the company's ESG performance.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, in conjunction with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The ESG report from SES ESG Research Private Limited was dated April 13, 2026, and received by the company at 6:03 P.M. on the same day.

Transparency and Stakeholder Access

In line with transparency practices, Varun Beverages has uploaded the ESG score information on its official website at www.varunbeverages.com , ensuring stakeholder access to this sustainability-related disclosure. The communication was signed by Ravi Batra, Chief Risk Officer & Group Company Secretary, emphasizing the company's commitment to proper governance protocols in ESG reporting.

Varun Beverages Limited has officially communicated to stock exchanges regarding the record date for final dividend payment following the successful completion of its 31st Annual General Meeting. The company has filed the mandatory intimation under Regulation 42 of SEBI regulations, confirming the dividend payment timeline for eligible shareholders.

Official Record Date Communication

The company submitted formal intimation to both National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on April 1, 2026, confirming the Board of Directors' decision made through Circular Resolution at 06:45 P.M. The communication was signed by Chief Risk Officer & Group Company Secretary Ravi Batra and filed under regulatory compliance requirements.

Dividend Payment Schedule

Following the AGM approval on April 1, 2026, the Board of Directors has established a clear timeline for dividend distribution. The record date has been fixed as Wednesday, April 8, 2026, for determining shareholder eligibility, with dividend payments commencing on Friday, April 10, 2026.

AGM Approval and Participation

The 31st Annual General Meeting was conducted through video conferencing facility from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon (IST) with participation from board members and shareholders via the digital platform provided by National Securities Depository Limited. The meeting was chaired by Non-Executive Chairman Mr. Ravi Jaipuria, with a quorum of 435 members present during the proceedings.

Shareholder Eligibility Criteria

As per the official communication, dividend payments will be made to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members of the company or in the list of beneficial owners maintained by the Depositories as on the record date of April 8, 2026. This follows the standard regulatory framework for dividend distribution to eligible equity shareholders.

Regulatory Compliance Framework

The intimation has been filed under Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. The company referenced its earlier intimation dated February 3, 2026, regarding the Board's recommendation for final dividend payment, demonstrating consistent communication with stakeholders throughout the process.