Kirloskar Oil Engines AGM on Aug 7, 2026: Key dates

What Kirloskar Oil Engines announced

Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) has informed stock exchanges that its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM (IST). The company will conduct the meeting through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). KOEL said the virtual format is aligned with applicable Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) circulars and the Companies Act, 2013, and is also in line with SEBI Listing Regulations.

Alongside the AGM intimation, KOEL has released its Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and stated that the report and AGM notice are dispatched electronically to members whose email addresses are registered. The company has also asked shareholders to register their email IDs to receive the notice and Annual Report in electronic form.

Virtual AGM format and shareholder communication

The VC/OAVM format means shareholders will participate without being physically present at a venue. KOEL’s communication emphasises electronic delivery of documents, which makes registered email addresses a key requirement for receiving the AGM notice and Annual Report.

For shareholders, this typically affects how they access meeting links, voting instructions, and explanatory statements related to resolutions. KOEL’s update focuses on enabling electronic access and ensuring members can exercise voting rights through remote e-voting within the announced window.

AGM schedule and key regulatory dates

KOEL has provided a detailed set of dates for the 17th AGM, including book closure, record date for dividend entitlement, and the remote e-voting period. These dates matter because they determine eligibility for dividend and the period during which shareholders can vote before the meeting.

Key meeting parameters (as disclosed)

Ordinary business items on the agenda

KOEL’s ordinary business for the 17th AGM includes adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. Dividend-related resolutions are also on the agenda, including a final dividend proposal and confirmation of an interim dividend already paid during the year.

The company has stated that ordinary business also includes re-appointment of Mr. Rahul C. Kirloskar, who retires by rotation. In addition, the re-appointment of M/s G. D. Apte & Co. as Statutory Auditors for a second term of five consecutive years is included, with a statutory audit fee of ₹40.70 lakh per annum.

Special business items: cost auditor and independent director

KOEL has disclosed two special business items. One is the ratification of remuneration payable to M/s Parkhi Limaye and Co. as Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The remuneration stated is ₹8.75 lakh per annum.

The second is the re-appointment of Mr. Yogesh Kapur (DIN 00070038) as an Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years, with effect from September 29, 2026. These items typically require shareholder approval through special resolutions, based on the notice and explanatory statement shared with members.

Dividend proposal for FY 2025-26

For FY 2025-26, KOEL’s Board has proposed a total dividend of 350%. This comprises a final dividend of 225% (₹4.50 per equity share of ₹2 each), which is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, along with an interim dividend of 125% (₹2.50 per equity share) already paid during the year.

The company has also disclosed that the total dividend payout during FY 2025-26 was ₹94.44 crore. It stated the final dividend, if approved, will be paid through National Electronic Clearing System (NECS) or any other electronic mode as applicable.

How this compares with the previous AGM (FY 2024-25)

KOEL has also referenced its 16th AGM held on August 7, 2025, where it reported that all resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. Those resolutions included adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.

For FY 2024-25, KOEL stated that shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹4 per equity share (200% payout), in addition to the interim dividend already distributed during the year. Separately, a Chairman’s speech for the AGM on August 7, 2025 also stated a proposed final dividend of ₹4.00 per share and a total dividend of 325% for the year, comprising an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per share and a proposed final dividend of ₹4.00 per share.

Financial performance numbers cited in the FY26 release

KOEL’s disclosures include several operating and profitability metrics for FY 2025-26 and quarterly periods, released on May 14, 2026 (18:01 PM as shown in the release header). Among the figures provided were revenue from operations, total income, and net profit for Q4 FY26 and full-year FY26, with comparative numbers for FY25.

The company also disclosed a set of performance highlights including standalone quarterly sales of ₹1,522 crore (24% year-on-year rise) and full-year standalone net sales of ₹5,604 crore (25% rise). It reported EBITDA of ₹193 crore for Q4 FY26 with an EBITDA margin of 12.6%, profit from operations of ₹118 crore (up 28% year-on-year), and full-year EBITDA of ₹737 crore with a full-year EBITDA margin of 13.1%. The disclosure also listed full-year net profit from continuing operations of ₹464 crore.

Snapshot of disclosed financial and dividend figures

Leadership and board context

A separate corporate detail mentioned in the material is that Atul Kirloskar will retire as Chairman of the Board on March 31, 2026 at the age of 70, after more than 43 years of service. This leadership change sits in the broader context of board and governance matters that companies typically communicate around annual reporting cycles.

For the 17th AGM itself, KOEL’s stated agenda items include director re-appointment by rotation and an independent director’s second-term re-appointment effective later in 2026.

Stock and investor information cited

The provided investor-market snapshot in the material references KOEL’s share price at ₹2,274.15, with a change of +₹4.95 (+0.22%). It also lists a dividend yield of 0.31% versus an industry median of 0.46%.

KOEL’s investor communication also includes an email contact (investors@kirloskar.com) and the company website (https://www.kirloskaroilengines.com/), as shared in the material.

Why these disclosures matter for shareholders

The AGM schedule, record date, and e-voting window determine the operational timeline for shareholder participation, especially in a VC/OAVM meeting. Dividend record date (July 31, 2026) is particularly relevant for investors tracking eligibility for the proposed final dividend and the payment timeline stated as on or before September 5, 2026.

The agenda also brings governance items into focus, including auditor appointments and board changes. Fees disclosed for statutory and cost auditors provide shareholders a concrete basis to evaluate proposed appointments.

Conclusion

KOEL’s 17th AGM is set for August 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM (IST) via VC/OAVM, with resolutions covering FY 2025-26 financial statements, dividends, auditor appointments, and director-related items. Shareholders will track the record date of July 31, 2026 and the remote e-voting period from August 4 to August 6, 2026. The company has also urged members to register email addresses to receive the AGM notice and Annual Report electronically.