Balkrishna Industries Limited has announced scheduled investor interaction meetings in Singapore for February 2026, as disclosed in a regulatory filing dated January 16, 2026. The tire manufacturer will engage with investors through JM Financial-organized sessions spanning two days.

Meeting Schedule and Format

The investor interactions are structured across two consecutive days with specific timing arrangements:

Regulatory Compliance and Information Scope

The company has emphasized strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during these investor meetings. Balkrishna Industries has explicitly stated that all discussions will reference publicly available documents only. The management has confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be discussed during the interactions.

This disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 30(6) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015. The company has also noted that changes to the schedule may occur due to exigencies on the part of participants or the company.

Corporate Communication

The regulatory filing was signed by Vipul Shah, Director & Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (DIN: 05199526), on behalf of Balkrishna Industries Limited. The communication was addressed to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd, covering the company's equity shares traded under the symbol BALKRISIND (BSE scrip code: 502355).

These investor interactions represent part of the company's ongoing engagement with the investment community, providing a platform for dialogue while maintaining compliance with disclosure regulations.

Balkrishna Industries has issued a comprehensive response to proxy advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IIAS) following their recommendation against the reappointment of Chairman and Managing Director Arvind Poddar. The response, filed with stock exchanges on January 9, 2026, addresses concerns raised by IIAS regarding the postal ballot resolution dated December 19, 2025.

IIAS Concerns and Company Position

IIAS recommended voting against Resolution No. 1, which seeks to reappoint Arvind Poddar as Chairman and Managing Director for five years effective August 1, 2026. While supporting the revised pay structure, IIAS expressed concerns about uncapped reimbursement of travel, boarding, and lodging expenses for spouse and attendants, calling these "personal in nature." The proxy advisor also recommended setting performance thresholds for commission payouts.

Balkrishna Industries clarified that reimbursements cover expenses incurred during business trips only, not personal travel. The company emphasized this represents a standard executive perquisite across industries.

Historical Expense Data

The company provided detailed data on spouse-related travel expenses, demonstrating controlled usage of the facility:

The company noted that Poddar's spouse accompanies him only when necessary for business purposes, such as meeting foreign delegates or attending conferences. No attendants have accompanied the Chairman on business trips during this period.

Commission Structure Defense

Regarding commission payout concerns, Balkrishna Industries argued that commission as a percentage of net profits inherently links compensation to company performance. The company presented five-year financial performance data to support this position:

Performance-Linked Compensation

The company highlighted that commission constitutes over 85% of Poddar's total remuneration, representing significant variable pay tied to financial performance. Management noted that while absolute commission amounts increased with profit growth, the percentage of commission to profit before tax has remained relatively stable, even decreasing in recent years.

Balkrishna Industries emphasized that commission based on net profit percentage automatically adjusts to company performance, with lower profits resulting in reduced commission payouts. The company stated this structure satisfies performance-linking requirements without additional thresholds.

Shareholder Communication

The company expressed confidence that their clarifications address IIAS concerns and requested the proxy advisor revise their recommendation to support the resolution. Balkrishna Industries urged shareholders to consider the detailed response when exercising their voting rights on the postal ballot.

The response was signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Vipul Shah and filed under Regulation 30 of SEBI listing regulations. The company maintains that both the expense reimbursement and commission structures represent standard industry practices aligned with shareholder interests.