Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) has issued a notice for its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. (IST) via Video Conferencing (VC/OAVM). The notice includes the Annual Report for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2025. The Board also recommended a final dividend of ₹ 0.50 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval. This communication serves to inform shareholders whose email addresses are not registered.
AGM Details and Annual Report Dissemination
Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) formally announced that its 31st Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) is set for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. (IST), utilizing the Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (“VC/OAVM”) facility. This announcement, dated March 9, 2026, confirms the distribution of the Annual Report for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2025.
Key Meeting and Financial Year Information
Key logistical details for the 31st AGM are established:
- The Cut-off Date for e-voting is Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
- The remote e-voting period will run from Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (IST) until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (IST).
- The Company confirms its financial year aligns with the 1st January to 31st December cycle, as approved.
Dividend Recommendation
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹ 0.50 per equity share with a face value of ₹ 2 each for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2025. This recommendation is contingent upon the necessary approval from the Members during the AGM.
Shareholder Communication and Compliance
Shareholders who have not registered their email addresses with the Company or their Depository Participant (DP) will receive a physical letter containing the web-link access for the AGM Notice and the Annual Report. Furthermore, the Company reminds shareholders holding shares in physical form about the requirement to update their KYC details, including PAN linked with Aadhaar, to ensure seamless electronic document flow and timely dividend payments.
Business Resolutions Requiring Approval
The AGM agenda includes ordinary business items such as receiving and adopting the financial statements and approving the final dividend. A significant item of Special Business involves seeking approval for the continuation of directorship of Mr. Abhiram Seth as a Non-Executive Independent Director past the age of 75, as required by corporate regulations.
Source: BSE
