Hatsun Agro Product Limited announced a remarkable achievement as its popular ice cream brand Arun Icecreams successfully set a new Guinness World Record on February 6, 2026. The company brought together 5,113 children in Hyderabad to create the largest ice cream social party, marking a significant milestone for the Indian dairy giant.

Record-Breaking Achievement Details

The historic event saw participants enjoying Arun Icecreams products continuously for 30 minutes, creating a seamless and coordinated experience that impressed Guinness World Record officials. Children relished various flavors including blackcurrant & strawberry bars, caramel sandwich, and chocolate cones, all made with real milk and cream.

Official Recognition and Leadership Response

The Guinness World Record was officially recognized by Richard William Stenning from the UK Guinness Team. The certificate and honor were presented to C. Sathyan, Vice Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd, marking a proud moment for the company.

R. G. Chandramogan, Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd, expressed his delight at the achievement, stating that seeing 5,000 children come together to set this record represents a cherished moment driven by the company's commitment to consistent quality and the simple joy that ice cream brings to everyone.

Participating Educational Institutions

The event witnessed participation from numerous prestigious schools across Hyderabad, demonstrating strong community engagement:

• Sri Durga High School
• Vaidehi Dolphine High School
• ST. Mary's Grammar High School
• CMR International School
• Akshara Vaagdevi International School
• Army Public School
• Little Flower High School
• Sreenidhi Global School
• Takshasila Public School
• Delhi World School
• Pallavi Model School
• Pallavi International School

Company Background and Market Position

Hatsun Agro Product Ltd stands as one of India's leading private-sector dairy companies, maintaining direct relationships with over 4,00,000 carefully selected farmers. The company operates under ISO 22000-certified quality standards to ensure hygiene and product integrity across its operations.

The company's brand portfolio includes Arun Icecreams, Arokyaa Milk, Hatsun Dairy Products, HAP Daily, ibaco, and Santosa. With extensive reach across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala, Odisha, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Bihar, Hatsun Agro ensures greater accessibility to its products nationwide.

Strategic Significance

This Guinness World Record achievement significantly strengthens Arun Icecreams' legacy as one of India's leading ice cream brands. The record surpasses the previous achievement set on January 30, 2019, with 962 people in Salerno, Italy by UNILEVER Italy, positioning Arun Icecreams prominently on the global stage.

The company recently acquired Milky Moo, further strengthening its leadership position in the dairy industry and expanding its comprehensive product portfolio that caters to diverse consumer preferences across the country.

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Hatsun Agro Product Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving the reappointment of Mr. V R Muthu as Non-Executive Independent Director. The company announced the results on January 23, 2026, following the conclusion of the e-voting process on January 21, 2026.

Postal Ballot Results

The special resolution for Mr. V R Muthu's reappointment received overwhelming shareholder support, with detailed voting results demonstrating strong confidence in the appointment.

Shareholder Category Breakdown

The voting pattern across different shareholder categories revealed varying levels of support for the resolution.

Voting Process Details

The postal ballot process was conducted entirely through electronic voting, with the company utilizing NSDL's e-voting platform. The cut-off date for determining eligible shareholders was December 19, 2025, and the postal ballot notice was dispatched on December 22, 2025.

Appointment Details

Mr. V R Muthu (DIN: 01908841) has been reappointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director for his second and final term of five consecutive years. The appointment follows regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI regulations.

Scrutinizer Report

Mr. Ramanathan Nachiappan, Designated Partner of S Dhanapal & Associates LLP, served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer confirmed that all procedural requirements were met and the voting process was conducted in accordance with applicable regulations. The company has submitted the scrutinizer report and voting results to both BSE and NSE as required under Regulation 44 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.