Meeting Details

The 17th AGM will be held on Friday, 18th September 2026 at 03:00 PM (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The deemed venue is the Registered Office of the Company at Plot No. G2322, G2323 & G2324, GIDC Metoda, Taluka Lodhika, Rajkot -360021, Gujarat, India.

Ordinary Business Items

1. Adoption of Financial Statements: To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, together with the reports of the Board of Directors and Statutory Auditors.

2. Dividend Confirmation: To confirm three interim dividends declared during FY2025-26:

  • First interim dividend of ₹0.25 per equity share (25%) declared on November 10, 2025
  • Second interim dividend of ₹0.35 per equity share (35%) declared on January 27, 2026
  • Third interim dividend of ₹0.40 per equity share (40%) declared on May 12, 2026
  • Total aggregate dividend: ₹1.00 per equity share (face value ₹1.00 each)
  • All dividends have already been paid to members

3. Director Re-appointment: To appoint Mr. Harsh Sureshkumar Shah (DIN: 06470319) who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.

Special Business Item

4. Re-appointment of Chairman & Managing Director: Special resolution to re-appoint Mr. Bipinbhai Vithalbhai Hadvani (DIN: 02858118) as Chairman and Managing Director for 5 years from October 01, 2026 to September 30, 2031.

Remuneration Details for CMD

  • Fixed Salary: ₹2,25,00,000 per annum with annual increment of 10%
  • Perquisites: Value not to exceed 50% of fixed salary
  • Commission: Up to 1% of net profits
  • Retirement Benefits: Gratuity payable as per company rules
  • Other Benefits: Reimbursement of vehicle, guest entertainment, and traveling expenses
  • Minimum Remuneration: Payable in case of absence of profits or inadequate profits

Voting Information

  • Cut-off Date: Friday, 11th September 2026
  • Remote E-voting Period: Tuesday, 15th September 2026 at 9:00 AM to Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • E-voting Platform: National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) at https://www.evoting.nsdl.com
  • Scrutinizer: CS Sanjay Kumar Joshi (Membership No. F6745, CoP No. 7342)

Shareholder Information

  • Unclaimed Dividends: Members with unclaimed dividends for FY2023-24 (₹0.25), FY2024-25 (₹1.00), and FY2025-26 (three installments totaling ₹1.00) are requested to lodge claims before transfer to IEPF on respective due dates between November 2031 to June 2033.
  • TDS on Dividend: Company will deduct TDS from dividend payments as per Income Tax Act requirements.
  • ODR Portal: SEBI's Online Dispute Resolution portal available at https://smartodr.in/login for unresolved grievances.

Director Disclosure Details

Mr. Harsh Sureshkumar Shah (DIN: 06470319)

  • Age: 46 years, Qualification: B.Com, CPA Australia
  • Experience: Several years in Management & Finance
  • First appointed: March 1, 2018 as Additional Director
  • Shareholding: 1,012,664 equity shares (0.81% as of March 31, 2026)
  • Board Meetings attended: 5 out of 6
  • Other Directorship: Vivarta Consulting Private Limited

Mr. Bipinbhai Vithalbhai Hadvani (DIN: 02858118)

  • Age: 59 years, Qualification: Matriculation
  • Experience: 31 years in ethnic savoury industry, Founder of company
  • First appointed: December 07, 2009
  • Shareholding: 68,554,556 equity shares (55.99% as of March 31, 2026)
  • Board Meetings attended: 6 out of 6
  • Other Directorships: Gopal Snacks Foundation, Gopal Agriproducts Private Limited
  • Committee Memberships: Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, CSR Committee, Risk Management Committee
  • Remuneration FY2025-26: ₹2,00,00,000

Document Availability

The notice and integrated annual report are available on:

  • Company website: https://www.gopalnamkeen.com/general-meetings
  • NSDL e-voting website: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com
  • Stock exchange websites where company shares are listed