HFCL Limited has scheduled its 39th Annual General Meeting for September 29, 2026. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.20 per equity share for FY26. Shareholders on record as of September 22, 2026, will be eligible for the payout if approved at the meeting.

The company issued a public notice on September 5, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The notice was published in The Indian Express and Jansatta. HFCL confirmed that the Annual Report for FY26 is available electronically on its website and stock exchange portals.

Meeting Details

The 39th AGM will be held on September 29, 2026, at 11:00 am via video conferencing or other audio-visual means. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility is set as September 22, 2026. The meeting adheres to Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars permitting remote participation without physical presence.

E-Voting Process

Shareholders can cast votes using the electronic voting system facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited. Remote e-voting runs from 9:00 am on September 26 to 5:00 pm on September 28, 2026.

Physical shareholders are requested to update their email IDs by writing to secretarial@hfcl.com or the RTA at admin@mcsregistrars.com . Demat holders should contact their respective depository participants. For participation queries, shareholders may contact Ms. Pallavi Mhatre at NSDL or Mr. Manoj Baid, President & Company Secretary, at the New Delhi office.

KYC and Dividend Eligibility

Pursuant to SEBI master circular no. HO/38/13/(4)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/4298/2026 dated February 6, 2026, shareholders holding shares in physical form must have updated KYC details—including PAN, contact details, mobile number, bank account details, and specimen signature—to be eligible for dividend payments. Such payments will only be made through electronic mode upon furnishing these details to MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited. SEBI has also encouraged investors to provide a choice of nomination to ensure smooth transmission of securities.

HFCL Limited submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to the National Stock Exchange and BSE on September 5, 2026. The filing discloses key environmental, social, and governance metrics for the standalone entity.

The report highlights a total energy consumption of 179,487 GJ, comprising 11,636 GJ from renewable sources and 167,851 GJ from non-renewable sources. Greenhouse gas emissions stood at 4,738 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for Scope 1 and 34,405 metric tonnes for Scope 2.

What the Numbers Show

HFCL's renewable energy share rose significantly in FY26. With 11,636 GJ of renewable consumption against a total of 179,487 GJ, renewables accounted for approximately 6.5% of total energy usage. This contrasts with FY25, where renewable consumption was reported as zero.

Environmental Metrics

Water withdrawal increased slightly to 169,615 kilolitres from 165,802 kilolitres in the prior year. Total waste generated rose to 1,884 metric tonnes from 1,377 metric tonnes, with 1,800 metric tonnes recovered through recycling or other operations.

Governance and CSR

The company reported no fatalities among employees or workers during FY26, compared to one employee fatality in FY25. HFCL spent 0.18% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures, down from 0.24% in FY25. The Board of Directors oversees business responsibility policies, supported by an ESG Committee.

CSR initiatives benefited over 1.15 lakh individuals. Key programs included mobile medical units serving 1.13 lakh beneficiaries, corrective surgeries for 59 patients, and educational support for 50 children with special needs. Bureau Veritas provided reasonable assurance on the core BRSR indicators.