Vesuvius India Limited has closed its trading window for insiders effective July 1, 2026, to prevent potential insider trading ahead of its quarterly earnings announcement. The restriction will remain in force until the expiry of 48 hours after the declaration of the unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026. This closure impacts designated insiders and is enforced to ensure compliance with regulatory standards regarding the trading of the company's securities.

The decision aligns with the Company's Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading of the Company's Securities by Insiders. This code is prepared in accordance with Schedule B and Regulation 9 of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The financial year of Vesuvius India Limited ends on December 31 every year.

The intimation was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited to bring the closure to official record. The communication was signed by Saheb Ali, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on June 22, 2026.

Vesuvius India Limited has declared a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, following approval at its 35th Annual General Meeting. The dividend, recommended by the Board of Directors, will result in a total outgo of ₹30.44 crore and is scheduled to be credited to shareholders' bank accounts on or before May 20, 2026. The announcement accompanied the disclosure of a historic turnover of ₹2,104 crore for FY25, achieved despite input cost volatility.

The meeting, held on May 7, 2026, at G. D. Birla Sabhagar in Kolkata, saw the adoption of the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Chairman Biswadip Gupta highlighted the company's steady progress towards sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and prudent capital allocation. He noted that strategic capacity additions and operational improvements had enhanced reliability and scalability, while innovation remained a key strategic differentiator.

Voting Results and Resolutions

Shareholders voted on five resolutions via remote e-voting and tab voting. Anjan Kumar Roy, Practicing Company Secretary, served as the Scrutiniser for the process. All resolutions were passed with the requisite majority, with votes cast in favour exceeding 99.5% for each item.

Operational Highlights and Strategic Focus

Patrick Andre, Director and Chief Executive of Vesuvius plc, addressed the gathering, noting that India remained a standout market despite global steel production declines. He attributed the company's performance to strong customer relationships, localized manufacturing capabilities, and technical expertise. The Vesuvius Group reaffirmed its commitment to India, citing the recent operationalisation of new manufacturing facilities in Vizag.

The Chairman also informed members about the completion of the sub-division of equity shares from a face value of ₹10 to ₹1 each during the year. This move was aimed at improving liquidity and enhancing accessibility for retail shareholders. The company urged shareholders holding shares in the Split Escrow Demat Account to complete necessary formalities to claim their entitlements.