AGM Details

The Seventy-fourth Annual General Meeting of Fermenta Biotech Limited will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (IST) through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means.

Ordinary Business

1. To receive, consider and adopt:

  • The audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY25-26, Reports of the Board of Directors, and Auditors' reports
  • The audited Consolidated Financial Statements for FY25-26 and the Report of the Auditors thereon

2. To declare a dividend of ₹3.75 (Rupees Three and Paise Seventy-Five only) per equity share of face value ₹5 each (75%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

3. To appoint a director in place of Ms. Rajeshwari Datla (DIN 00046864), who retires by rotation and offers herself for re-appointment.

Special Business

4. Special Resolution: To approve the continuation of Ms. Rajeshwari Datla (DIN: 00046864) as a Non-Executive Director despite having attained the age of 75 years (currently 76 years). Requires special resolution under SEBI Listing Regulations 17(1A).

5. Ordinary Resolution: Ratification of remuneration of Cost Auditor M/s Joshi Apte & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number 00240) for ₹2,75,000/- plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for conducting cost audit for FY26-27.

6. Ordinary Resolution: Approval for Material Related Party Transactions with Fermenta USA LLC (FUSA), a step-down subsidiary, for sale of Company's products up to an aggregate value of ₹100 crores. FUSA is 52% owned by Fermenta Biotech USA LLC, which is wholly owned by Fermenta Biotech Limited.

7. Special Resolution: To pay commission to Non-Executive Directors (including Independent Directors) up to aggregate of 1% of net profits calculated under Section 197/198 of Companies Act, 2013 for FY25-26, in addition to sitting fees.

Key Financial Figures

  • Dividend per share: ₹3.75 (75% of face value ₹5)
  • Cost auditor remuneration: ₹2,75,000 plus taxes
  • Material RPT threshold: ₹100 crores with Fermenta USA LLC
  • FY25-26 transactions with FUSA: ₹21,75,60,039.06
  • FUSA FY25-26 financials: Turnover ₹45,23,76,824, PAT (₹2,65,30,000), Net worth (₹12,59,80,000)

Record Dates

  • Dividend Record Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
  • AGM Eligibility Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Voting Information

Remote e-Voting period: August 8, 2026 (9:00 am IST) to August 10, 2026 (5:00 pm IST) through MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Members can also vote during the AGM through electronic voting.

Dividend Payment Details

  • Dividend payment date: On or before Friday, August 21, 2026
  • TDS applicable as per Income Tax Act, 2025
  • Unclaimed dividend for FY2017-18: ₹1,06,008.75 transferred to IEPF along with 6,872 shares

Corporate Governance

  • Ms. Rajeshwari Datla has been director since July 21, 2005
  • She holds no shares in the company as of March 31, 2026
  • She is relative of Mr. Krishna Datla (Executive Vice-Chairman) and Ms. Anupama Datla Desai (Executive Director)
  • Company has 5 non-executive directors including 4 independent directors

Electronic Access

Notice and Annual Report available at: https://fermentabiotech.com/annualreport.php