Bayer CropScience Limited held its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means. The meeting commenced at 11:30 a.m. IST and concluded at 01:00 p.m. IST.

Mr. Pankaj Patel, Chairman of the Company, chaired the proceedings. The meeting had requisite quorum present. The Notice along with the Annual Report for Financial Year 2025-26 was sent to shareholders electronically in accordance with MCA and SEBI circulars.

Ms. Bharati Shetty, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, informed that remote e-Voting was made available to shareholders along with facility to e-vote during the AGM. Mr. Bhaskar Upadhyay (Membership No. 8663/FCS: 9625) of M/s. NL Bhatia & Associates served as the Scrutinizer to ensure fair and transparent voting process.

Mr. Simon-Thorsten Wiebusch (Vice Chairman & Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer) and Mr. Vinit Jindal (Whole-time Director designated as Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer) responded to queries raised by members.

The e-Voting facility remained open for 15 minutes after the meeting concluded. The combined result of remote e-Voting and e-Voting done at the AGM will be displayed on the company website (www.bayer.in) and BSE website (www.bseindia.com) as per stipulated timelines.

Resolutions Approved

All resolutions set out in the Notice of the AGM were passed with requisite majority. The Scrutinizer's Report was received on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Ordinary Business:

  • Adoption of Audited Financial Statements together with Reports of Board of Directors and Auditors for financial year ended March 31, 2026
  • Confirmation of payment of Interim Dividend of ₹90 per Equity Share of ₹10 each and declaration of Final Dividend of ₹60 per Equity Share of ₹10 each for financial year ended March 31, 2026
  • Re-appointment of Ms. Jana Marlen Ackermann (DIN: 10849470) as Director who retired by rotation

Special Business:

  • Approval of Material Related Party Transactions with Bayer AG
  • Ratification of remuneration payable to M/s. D. C. Dave & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000611) as Cost Auditors for Financial Year ending March 31, 2027