Godfrey Phillips FY26 profit jumps 32%: ₹50 dividend

FY26 results set the stage for the 89th AGM

Godfrey Phillips India Limited has lined up shareholder approvals after reporting a record year in FY26. The company said consolidated net profit from continuing operations rose to ₹1,525 crore, up 32% year-on-year. Consolidated gross sales value also increased 27% to ₹18,379 crore.

These FY26 numbers form the backdrop for the company’s 89th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026. The meeting is planned at 2:30 P.M. (IST) and will be held through video conferencing and other audio-visual means (VC/OAVM), in line with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and SEBI Listing Regulations.

Alongside adoption of financial statements, the dividend proposal is a key item for shareholders, with a final dividend recommendation of ₹33 per equity share and confirmation of an interim dividend of ₹17 per share already paid.

Record consolidated profit and sales growth in FY26

Godfrey Phillips India reported that its consolidated net profit from continuing operations reached ₹1,525 crore in FY26, marking a 32% year-on-year rise. The company also reported consolidated gross sales value growth of 27% to ₹18,379 crore.

The company described the FY26 profit as a record for continuing operations. The disclosed figures indicate a year of strong growth across the key headline metrics the company highlighted in its AGM-related communication.

While the AGM notice focuses on approvals and timelines, the FY26 financial performance is central to shareholder decisions, particularly on dividend distribution and routine resolutions.

Dividend: ₹33 final plus ₹17 interim, taking total to ₹50

The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹33 per equity share (face value ₹2 each) for FY 2025-26. This final dividend is subject to approval by members at the AGM.

The company also confirmed an interim dividend of ₹17 per share, which has already been paid. As per the AGM agenda details, this interim dividend requires confirmation by shareholders.

Together, the interim and final dividend take the total payout for the year to ₹50 per share. The company stated that the total payout represents a 58% increase over the previous financial year’s dividend.

Key dates: record date for dividend and voting cut-off

Godfrey Phillips India fixed Tuesday, August 11, 2026 as the record date for the purpose of payment of the final dividend for FY 2025-26. This is the date used to determine eligible shareholders for the final dividend, subject to approval at the AGM.

For voting rights, the cut-off date is August 17, 2026. Shareholders whose names appear in the register of members or depository records as on this date are eligible to vote on the AGM resolutions.

These dates matter for investors tracking eligibility for the proposed final dividend and for those planning to participate in the AGM voting process.

Remote e-voting window and the “no double voting” rule

The company provided a clear remote e-voting window ahead of the AGM:

• Remote e-voting opens on August 20, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.
• Remote e-voting closes on August 23, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

Godfrey Phillips India also flagged a specific voting constraint: members who have already voted via remote e-voting cannot vote again during the meeting. In addition, e-voting facilities during the AGM will be provided by MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

This framework is designed to let eligible shareholders vote either during the remote window or during the live meeting, but not both.

AGM format, regulatory compliance, and meeting access

The 89th AGM is scheduled to be conducted through VC/OAVM. The company noted it is holding the meeting in compliance with applicable Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and SEBI Listing Regulations.

The meeting timing is set at 2:30 P.M. (IST) on August 24, 2026. The VC/OAVM approach continues to be used by several listed companies to facilitate shareholder participation without physical presence.

Godfrey Phillips India also listed corporate contact details in the provided information, including its registered office at Macropolo Building, Ground Floor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Lalbaug, Mumbai - 400 033, and the email address isc@godfreyphillips.co.in.

Board agenda includes re-appointments

In addition to financial statement approvals and dividend-related resolutions, the AGM will include re-appointment items. The company indicated that the meeting will consider the re-appointment of Executive Director Ms. Charu Modi (DIN: 00029625) and director Mr. Paul Norman Janelle (DIN: 03489805).

Such resolutions are typically part of annual shareholder meetings and require member approval as per corporate governance norms.

Market check: stock moved modestly around the updates

In the market, the company’s shares were reported to have slipped 0.32% to settle at ₹2,133.40 on the day referenced in the provided information. This was described as a slight decline from the previous close.

Separately, an earlier price update in the provided data showed Godfrey Phillips India shares at ₹2,271.00 on June 19, 2026, described as a 0.01% dip versus the previous close of ₹2,271.20.

These price references provide context, but the disclosures shared here are primarily procedural and results-related, culminating in the AGM and dividend vote.

Quick summary tables: FY26 highlights and AGM schedule

Where to find the annual report and AGM notice

Godfrey Phillips India indicated that the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and the Notice of the 89th AGM are available on its website. The link shared was https://www.godfreyphillips.co.in/sustainabililty/annual-reports.

The navigation path provided was: godfreyphillips.co.in > Investor Relations > Reports > Annual Report. This is relevant for shareholders who want to review the full set of documents before voting.

The provided information also referenced a newspaper publication dated August 22, 2026 (04:30 PM) regarding loss of share certificates.

What shareholders should watch next

The immediate next step is the AGM on August 24, 2026, where members will vote on the final dividend recommendation of ₹33 per share and confirm the interim dividend of ₹17 per share. The re-appointment resolutions for the directors listed are also part of the agenda.

For shareholders planning to vote, the remote e-voting window runs from August 20 to August 23, 2026, and those voting remotely will not be able to vote again during the AGM. After the meeting, investors typically track the outcome disclosures, including confirmation of dividend approvals and any other resolutions passed.