Alfred Herbert FY26 dividend: ₹20/share and key dates

Alfred Herbert (India) Limited has announced a final dividend of ₹20 per fully paid-up equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend is set to be placed before shareholders for approval at the company’s 106th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company has also fixed key dates investors typically track for dividend eligibility, including the record date and the ex-dividend date.

The proposed payout equals 200% of the face value, as the equity shares carry a face value of ₹10 each. Alongside the per-share payout, the company disclosed that the recommended final dividend aggregates to ₹154.29 crore, subject to shareholder approval. The developments were reported in the context of the AGM agenda and related shareholder processes such as remote e-voting.

Dividend announcement and what the board recommended

The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹20 per equity share for FY26. This recommendation was made at a board meeting held on May 27, 2026, according to the company’s disclosures referenced in the report. The dividend is described as a final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2026.

The company also stated that the payout represents a 200% dividend on the face value of the shares. That framing is consistent with the face value of ₹10 per share. While the final decision rests with shareholders at the AGM, the board recommendation provides the base proposal that will be voted on.

Record date, ex-date, and eligibility rules

Alfred Herbert (India) fixed Friday, August 21, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement for the FY26 dividend. The report also lists August 21, 2026 as the ex-dividend date. In practical terms, shareholders whose names appear on the register as of the close of business on the record date are considered eligible, subject to the dividend being approved.

The report notes that shareholders holding shares in both physical and dematerialized forms as of the close of business on the record date will be eligible for the payout, subject to AGM approval. It also reiterates the standard rule that buying shares on or after the ex-dividend date makes an investor ineligible for the dividend.

The report further highlights the T+1 settlement context: to receive the dividend, shareholders must hold the shares before the ex-date of August 21, 2026, and buying on the ex-date itself would make the buyer ineligible under T+1 settlement.

AGM details and how shareholders will vote

The 106th AGM is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:30 am. The meeting is to be conducted through Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), as stated in the report. Shareholders will vote on the dividend recommendation made by the board during this AGM.

Beyond dividend approval, the agenda cited in the report includes adoption of audited financial statements and the re-appointment of Mrs. Simika Lodha as a director retiring by rotation. The company also indicated it had published the AGM notice along with e-voting information in newspapers, as required under applicable regulations.

Remote e-voting window and service provider

Remote e-voting is to be facilitated by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). The remote e-voting window is scheduled from August 25 to August 27, 2026, as per the report. This timetable is relevant for shareholders who plan to vote without attending the AGM through the VC/OAVM mechanism.

The report also states that shareholders holding shares as of the record date, August 21, 2026, are eligible to vote and receive the dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.

When the dividend is expected to be paid

If approved at the AGM, the dividend will be payable on or after Monday, August 31, 2026. The report also mentions that the dividend is credited to the shareholder’s linked bank account within 30 days of the record date.

This payout timeline is important for investors who monitor corporate action calendars, particularly where bank mandates and depository details need to be correct for seamless credit.

Tax treatment and TDS note

The report points out that, under the prevailing provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, dividend paid or distributed by the company is taxable in the hands of members. It also states that the company will deduct tax at source (TDS) at the prescribed rates at the time of payment.

Investors typically need to ensure that PAN and bank details are updated to avoid higher withholding where applicable and to ensure timely receipt.

FY26 profit jump linked to exceptional gain

The report adds a financial snapshot for context. Alfred Herbert (India) Ltd posted a standalone net profit of ₹4,551.59 crore in FY26, compared with ₹62.30 crore in FY25. The report attributes the sharp increase largely to an exceptional gain of ₹4,804.72 crore arising from the sale of its Whitefield property.

While the dividend decision is presented as a corporate action for FY26, the inclusion of the exceptional gain provides background on why FY26 reported profitability was significantly higher than the previous year.

Dividend yield figures mentioned in the report

Multiple yield figures are cited in the report. It mentions a dividend yield of 0.83 (as presented) and separately states that in the quarter ending March 2026, the company declared a dividend of ₹20.00 per share on May 27, 2026, translating to a dividend yield of 0.63%.

The report also states, “as of today, dividend yield (TTM)% is 0.17%.” These figures are presented as reported and may differ depending on price reference dates and methodology.

Key facts at a glance

Dividend history data shown

The report includes a dividend payout history table with dates and amounts. It lists an annual dividend of ₹20.000 with ex-dividend date August 21, 2026, record date August 21, 2026, and payment date August 31, 2026. It also shows prior annual payouts of ₹5.000 (ex-date August 29, 2025; payment date October 5, 2025) and ₹4.000 (ex-date September 6, 2024; record date September 7, 2024; payment date September 14, 2024).

It also states that Alfred Herbert (India) Ltd typically pays one dividend per financial year, usually declared after the Q4 board meeting results, and that payouts are made annually.

What investors may track next

The immediate next step is shareholder voting at the 106th AGM on August 28, 2026. If shareholders approve the recommendation, the company has indicated that payment would be made on or after August 31, 2026.

The report also reiterates an investor protection point: unclaimed dividends remaining unpaid for seven years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The company urged shareholders to update bank and contact details to ensure timely receipt of payouts.