Hikal FY26 Annual Report: AGM date, dividend ₹0.40

Overview of the latest corporate update

Hikal Limited has released its annual report for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) and issued the notice for its 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company’s communications outline how shareholders can access the documents, the proposed shareholder resolutions, and the key dates tied to voting and dividend eligibility.

The updates matter for investors because they set the calendar for participation in the AGM, remote e-voting, and the final dividend process. They also formally place key leadership and capital-return items before shareholders for approval.

FY26 annual report and AGM notice sent on August 31, 2026

Hikal said the annual report for FY26 and the notice of the 38th AGM were sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company. The electronic dispatch date mentioned was August 31, 2026.

For members who do not have registered email addresses, the company sent a letter containing a weblink to access the annual report from Hikal’s website. This approach aligns with the broader move toward electronic shareholder communication, while keeping a documented access path for those not on email.

Where shareholders can access the documents

Hikal stated that shareholders can access the following documents on the company’s website:

• Annual Report for FY26
• Notice of the 38th AGM

The company’s intimation was signed by Rajasekhar Reddy, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

38th AGM date, time, and meeting format

As per the AGM notice and related intimations, Hikal’s 38th AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The meeting is set to commence at 11:30 a.m. (IST).

The AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). Hikal also indicated the deemed venue as the company’s registered office in Mumbai.

This mode of conducting the AGM is stated to be in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant circulars.

Key items requiring shareholder approval

The AGM agenda includes shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Sameer Hiremath as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for five years.

The notice also includes a proposal related to a final dividend for FY26. The final dividend proposed in the AGM notice is ₹0.40 per share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.

Dividend record date and expected payout timeline

Hikal informed the stock exchanges that Friday, September 04, 2026 has been fixed as the Record Date. The record date will be used to determine eligibility of members for the payment of the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26.

The company added that if the final dividend recommended by the Board of Directors is declared at the 38th AGM, it is expected to be paid to eligible shareholders on or before October 23, 2026 through permitted disbursement modes.

Remote e-voting window and cut-off date

For shareholders who plan to vote electronically, Hikal provided a clear schedule for remote e-voting:

• Remote e-voting opens: September 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
• Remote e-voting closes: September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The cut-off date for determining e-voting eligibility is September 16, 2026. This cut-off date is typically relevant for deciding which members are entitled to vote on the resolutions placed before the AGM.

Regulatory filings and public communication

Hikal also referenced an “Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR) - Newspaper Publication” for information about the 38th AGM and related details. The timestamp cited was 26 Aug, 2026 at 01:32 PM.

Separately, Hikal informed BSE about a Board of Directors meeting scheduled on May 27, 2026. The stated agenda included considering and approving audited financial results (standalone and consolidated) and recommending a final dividend.

In its stock exchange communication, Hikal listed identifiers including BSE Scrip Code 524735 and NSE Symbol HIKAL. The letterhead also includes the company’s CIN: L24200MH1988PTC048028.

Key dates at a glance

Market impact and why these disclosures matter

The disclosures do not provide stock price movements, but they set operational clarity for shareholders. The final dividend proposal of ₹0.40 per share for FY26 and the record date of September 04, 2026 are particularly important for investors tracking eligibility and timelines.

The AGM’s VC/OAVM format and the remote e-voting schedule also matter from a participation perspective, since they outline how and when shareholders can vote on resolutions including the CMD appointment and dividend declaration. For governance watchers, the proposal to appoint Mr. Sameer Hiremath as Chairman and Managing Director for five years is a key agenda item that will be decided through shareholder approval.

Conclusion

Hikal’s FY26 annual report release and 38th AGM notice lay out a defined calendar for shareholders, including the September 23, 2026 AGM, the September 04 record date for the final dividend, and the September 19 to September 22 remote e-voting window. The next formal milestone is the AGM, where shareholders will vote on the CMD appointment and the ₹0.40 per share final dividend for FY26.