Meeting Details
- Date: Friday, 21st August 2026
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (IST)
- Cut-off date for E-Voting: Friday, 14th August 2026
- Location: Conducted through Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM)
- Meeting Type: 79th Annual General Meeting
Meeting Mode and Compliance
The meeting was conducted through video conference (VC) and other audio-visual means (OAVM) in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and relevant circulars issued by MCA and SEBI.
Attendance
Chairman: Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla (attended from Delhi)
Directors in Attendance through VC:
- Smt. Rajashree Birla (Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Aryaman Vikram Birla (Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Sushil Agarwal (Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. N. Mohan Raj (Independent Director & Chairman of Audit Committee)
- Ms. Anita Ramachandran (Independent Director & Chairperson of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee)
- Mr. V. Chandrasekaran (Independent Director)
- Mr. Adesh Kumar Gupta (Independent Director)
- Mr. Yazdi Piroj Dandiwala (Independent Director)
- Mr. Ashvin Parekh (Independent Director)
- Mr. Haigreve Khaitan (Independent Director)
- Mr. M. Jagannath (Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Himanshu Kapania (Managing Director)
Other Attendees through VC:
- Mr. Hemant Kumar Kadel (Chief Financial Officer)
- Mr. Neelabja Chakrabarty (Company Secretary)
- Representatives of Joint Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditors, Cost Auditors
- Scrutinizer for the AGM
- Management team members
Proceedings and Resolutions
Chairman's Opening Remarks:
- Confirmed requisite quorum was present
- Noted availability of statutory registers, audit reports, and certificates for electronic inspection
- Reported no adverse qualifications in Joint Statutory Auditors' and Secretarial Auditor's Reports
- Highlighted FY26 as landmark year with theme "Built on Trust. Scale with Purpose"
- Reported highest-ever consolidated revenue of ₹1,75,431 crore and EBITDA of ₹25,872 crore for FY26
- Mentioned market capitalization crossed ₹2 trillion in FY26
- Discussed sustainability roadmap and CSR journey
Voting Process:
- Remote e-voting conducted by KFin Technologies Limited from 9:00 am on 17th August to 5:00 pm on 20th August 2026
- E-voting (Insta Poll) available during AGM for members who didn't vote remotely
- Scrutinizer: Mr. Avinash Bagul (failing him, Mr. K. Venkataraman) of BNP & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries
Resolutions Considered:
| Item | Business | Resolution Type |
| 1a | Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY26 | Ordinary |
| 1b | Adoption of Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for FY26 | Ordinary |
| 2 | Declaration of Dividend | Ordinary |
| 3 | Retirement by rotation of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla (DIN: 00012813) | Ordinary |
| 4 | Retirement by rotation of Mr. Sushil Agarwal (DIN: 00060017) | Ordinary |
| 5 | Appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells as Joint Statutory Auditors for first term of five years | Ordinary |
| 6 | Ratification of remuneration of Cost Auditors for FY26-27 | Ordinary |
| 7 | Payment of Commission to Non-Executive Directors for five years from 1st April 2026 | Ordinary |
Voting Results and Compliance
- The Chairman authorized the Company Secretary to accept and countersign the Scrutinizer's Report
- Voting results to be declared and disseminated on company website, KFin Technologies Limited website, and stock exchanges within 2 working days
- Results will also be displayed at Registered Office of the Company
- The e-voting facility (Insta Poll) remained open for 15 minutes after conclusion of meeting proceedings
Conclusion
The meeting concluded at 1:00 pm after completion of e-voting process. The Chairman thanked members for their continued support and directors for virtual participation.
Additional Information
- Company CIN: L17124MP1947PLC000410
- Corporate Office: Aditya Birla Centre, 'A' Wing, 2nd Floor, S.K. Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 030
- Copies sent to: Luxembourg Stock Exchange and Citi Bank N.A. (Depository Receipt Services and Custodial Services)