The Board of Directors of Sanofi India met on March 25, 2026, to announce several key resolutions. The Seventieth Annual General Meeting (70th AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The Board also approved the proposed Final Dividend of Rs. 48 per equity share for FY 2025, subject to member approval. Furthermore, Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry was approved as an Additional and Independent Director for a five-year term commencing April 1, 2026.
Key Board Resolutions from March 25, 2026
Sanofi India Limited’s Board of Directors convened on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and approved several important corporate actions impacting its upcoming general meeting and governance structure.
Convening of the 70th Annual General Meeting
The Board has approved the convening of the Seventieth Annual General Meeting (’70th AGM’). The meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. (IST), utilizing Video Conferencing / Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM).
Dividend Recommendation and Record Date Finalized
Further to the prior recommendation, the Board noted the proposed Final Dividend of Rs. 48 per equity share of Rs. 10 each for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2025, pending approval at the upcoming AGM. To facilitate the dividend payout, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will close from Thursday, April 23, 2026, to Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (both days inclusive). The designated Record Date for determining eligible members for the dividend payment is Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Appointment of Additional and Independent Director
Based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee’s recommendation, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry (DIN: 00161853) as an Additional Director and Independent Director. This appointment is subject to approval by the Members at the 70th AGM. The term of appointment is set for five (5) consecutive years, commencing from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031. Mr. Chaudhry is confirmed not to be related to any existing Directors and is not debarred or disqualified from holding a directorship.
Profile Highlight: Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry
Mr. Chaudhry brings over 35 years of experience, with 20 years in leadership roles within the Agriculture and Food space. He previously served as the Chairman of Cargill India (2008-2018), where he grew the food business into a ₹5,000 Cr. entity. He holds an MBA from IIFT and a B.Com (Hons) from the University of Delhi. He currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of several prominent companies, including Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd. and Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd.
Meeting Timing Details
The Board meeting commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 12:05 pm on the day of the announcement.
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