Veto Switchgears shareholders approve ₹1 dividend at 19th AGM
- Veto Switchgears approved a final dividend of ₹1 per share for FY26
- 50 shareholders attended the 19th AGM held via video conferencing
- Audited financial statements for FY26 adopted without any qualifications
- Akshay Kumar Gurnani and Narain Das Gurnani retained leadership roles

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Veto Switchgears and Cables Limited shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share for FY26 during the company's 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 28, 2026. The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, also saw the adoption of audited financial statements and the re-appointment of key directors.
The AGM was convened in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars, allowing participation through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). A total of 50 shareholders attended the meeting virtually. Among them, four were from the Promoter and Promoter Group, while 46 were public shareholders. The total number of shareholders on the cut-off date of September 21, 2026, stood at 23,507.
Key resolutions passed
The following ordinary and special business items were transacted during the meeting:
| Resolution | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of Audited Standalone & Consolidated Financial Statements for FY26 | Ordinary |
| 2 | Declaration of Final Dividend of ₹1 per share (10% of face value) | Ordinary |
| 3 | Re-appointment of Mr. Narain Das Gurnani as Director | Ordinary |
| 4 | Revision in Remuneration of MD & CEO Akshay Kumar Gurnani | Special |
| 5 | Revision in Remuneration of Whole Time Director & CFO Narain Das Gurnani | Special |
| 6 | Payment of Remuneration to Non-Executive Director Jyoti Gurnani | Special |
| 7 | Ratification of Cost Auditors' Remuneration | Special |
Board composition and attendance
The Board of Directors present at the meeting included:
- Akshay Kumar Gurnani: Chairman and Managing Director
- Jyoti Gurnani: Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
- Sanjeev Kumar Dass: Non-Executive Independent Director
- Hari Krishan Motwani: Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Govind Jaiswal served as the Scrutinizer for the voting process, ensuring fair and transparent conduct of the remote e-voting and live e-voting procedures.
Governance and audit status
The Company Secretary reported that the Audit Report and Secretarial Audit Report for FY26 contained no qualifications, observations, or adverse remarks. These reports were taken as read with the permission of the members. The meeting concluded at 3:45 pm after members were given an additional 15-minute window to cast their votes via the e-voting platform if they had not already voted remotely.
Historical Stock Returns for Veto Switchgear Cable
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.74% | +6.14% | +14.36% | +58.73% | +26.79% | 0.0% |
How will the revised remuneration packages for the MD/CEO and CFO impact Veto Switchgears' operating margins in the upcoming fiscal year?
What specific growth strategies or capital expenditure plans are outlined in the FY26 financial statements to justify the continued dividend payout?
Given the low shareholder attendance relative to the total registered base, what measures is the company taking to enhance retail investor engagement and liquidity?
































