Wires & Fabriks declares ₹0.10 dividend, reshuffles top management at AGM
Wires & Fabriks (S.A.) Limited concluded its 69th AGM on July 29, 2026, declaring a ₹0.10 per share dividend for FY26. Shareholders approved the adoption of financial statements and significant board changes, including Dr. Mahendra Khaitan’s shift to Vice Chairman and Mr. Devesh Khaitan’s appointment as Managing Director.

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Wires & Fabriks declared a dividend of ₹0.10 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, during its 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 29, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), also saw shareholders approve a major restructuring of the company’s top leadership, including changes in designations for three key executives from the Khaitan family.
The AGM commenced at 3:00 p.m. IST and concluded at 3:56 p.m. IST. Dr. Mahendra Khaitan, Managing Director, chaired the proceedings on behalf of Mr. Kishan Kumar Khaitan, Chairman, citing technical difficulties. Dr. Khaitan confirmed that the requisite quorum was present and that all statutory registers, including those of directors and key managerial personnel, were open for inspection. He noted that the auditors’ report contained no adverse remarks or qualifications requiring specific deliberation.
Shareholders transacted six items of business, comprising three ordinary resolutions and three special resolutions. Voting was conducted through remote e-voting via NSDL, with the remote voting period running from July 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to July 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Members unable to vote remotely were provided e-voting facilities during the meeting.
Key Resolutions Passed
The following resolutions were approved by the shareholders:
| Resolution Type | Item Description | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | Adoption of Financials | Audited financial statements for FY26 |
| Ordinary | Dividend Declaration | ₹0.10 per equity share for FY26 |
| Ordinary | Director Re-appointment | Dr. Mahendra Khaitan retires by rotation |
| Special | Chairman Re-appointment | Mr. Kishan Kumar Khaitan (DIN 00514864) |
| Special | Designation Change | Dr. Mahendra Khaitan: MD to Vice Chairman |
| Special | Designation Change | Mr. Devesh Khaitan: JMD to Managing Director |
The re-appointment of Dr. Mahendra Khaitan as a director was processed under ordinary business as he retired by rotation. Simultaneously, special resolutions altered his role from Managing Director to Vice Chairman. Mr. Devesh Khaitan was elevated from Joint Managing Director to Managing Director through a separate special resolution. Mr. Kishan Kumar Khaitan’s tenure as Chairman was renewed via another special resolution.
Compliance and Disclosure
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted the proceedings to the stock exchanges. The detailed voting results and the Scrutinizer’s Report, prepared in accordance with Regulation 44 of SEBI LODR and Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, were communicated to the exchanges within the stipulated timeframe. The results are available on the company’s website and NSDL’s portal.
Dr. Khaitan addressed member queries regarding the company’s performance in the last fiscal year and future plans. The Company Secretary, Bishwajit Singh, facilitated the transaction of businesses and confirmed that all resolutions had been put to vote successfully.
Historical Stock Returns for Wires & Fabriks
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.96% | -16.93% | -16.90% | -30.96% | -50.82% | +48.90% |
How might the leadership transition from Dr. Mahendra Khaitan to Mr. Devesh Khaitan as Managing Director impact the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency?
Given the modest dividend of ₹0.10 per share, does this signal a shift in capital allocation strategy towards reinvestment or debt reduction for Wires & Fabriks?
What are the specific growth initiatives or market expansion plans that Dr. Khaitan alluded to during the AGM that could drive future revenue performance?


































