VST Industries Limited has fixed July 10, 2026, as the record date to ascertain the eligibility of shareholders entitled to receive dividend. This announcement was made in a notice filed with the stock exchanges on July 7, 2026. The record date is crucial for investors to ensure their names appear in the register of members to qualify for the payout.

The company has scheduled its Ninety Fifth Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10.00 a.m. IST. In compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars, the meeting will be conducted entirely through Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) without a physical venue. Members participating through VC/OAVM will be counted for the purpose of reckoning the quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

VST Industries Limited has appointed KFinTech as the registrar to facilitate the meeting process. The Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2025-26 is being sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories. Physical copies are not being dispatched; however, the documents are available on the company’s website and the websites of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Shareholders can participate in the voting process through remote e-voting, which commences at 9.00 a.m. on July 25, 2026, and concludes at 5.00 p.m. on July 28, 2026. Members who have acquired shares after the dispatch of the Annual Report but before the cut-off date of July 22, 2026, may obtain their user ID and password by sending a request to evoting@kfintech.com . Those who have already cast their vote via remote e-voting may attend the AGM but cannot vote again during the meeting.

The company has also highlighted compliance with the Income Tax Act, 2025, regarding tax deducted at source (TDS) on dividend income. Members are requested to update their residential status, PAN, and category details to ensure compliance. For shares held in demat form, members must contact their depository participant, while those holding physical shares should email the requisite details to KFinTech.

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VST Industries Limited reported a revenue of ₹2,04,575 Lakhs and a net profit of ₹29,225 Lakhs for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Company recorded an EBIT of ₹34,873 Lakhs, representing an EBIT margin of 17%. Earnings per share stood at ₹17.21, while the return on capital employed was 27.8%.

Financial Performance

The Company’s performance in FY 2025-26 was driven by volume growth in a challenging operating environment. Revenue from operations increased to ₹2,04,575 Lakhs from ₹1,80,943 Lakhs in the previous year. Profit after tax for the year was ₹292.3 Crores. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹12 per equity share of ₹10 each for the year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

Operational Highlights

The Company’s volume growth was approximately 9%, higher than the industry trend. The mid-premium segment, which accounts for over 40% of the industry, saw significant traction. The brand Editions emerged as the Company’s second pan-India brand, while Total strengthened its position in the mid-premium segment. Heritage brands such as Charms, Special, and Moments continued to perform well in the value segment.

Strategic Developments

The Company successfully transitioned its production to a new integrated world-class manufacturing platform at Toopran. This facility is designed to enhance capital efficiency, improve product quality, and optimise costs. Digital transformation initiatives continued to gain momentum, fortifying the distribution network and increasing penetration in emerging geographies.

Corporate Governance

Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company filed its Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The report includes the Notice of the 95th Annual General Meeting to be held on July 29, 2026.