Aarti Surfactants Limited holds 8th AGM, declares 10% dividend
Aarti Surfactants Limited held its 8th AGM on Sep 29, 2026. The company declared a 10% dividend (Re. 1 per share) for FY26. Key appointments and re-appointments were approved, including Nikhil Desai as CEO & MD. FY26 revenue was ₹859.13 crore with EBITDA of ₹47.32 crore.
The declaration of dividend, re-appointments, and approval of corporate actions like enhancing borrowing limits have a moderate impact on the company's financial and governance structure.
The announcement includes the declaration of a dividend and highlights positive financial performance despite challenges, along with key management re-appointments and approvals, indicating a positive outlook.
Aarti Surfactants Limited conducted its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, commencing at 04:00 p.m. IST, through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
The meeting was attended by 58 members, with key management including Chairman Mr. Mulesh Savla, CEO & Managing Director Mr. Nikhil Desai, and other Board Members present. The proceedings included the presentation and adoption of the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Board and Auditors' reports. The Statutory Auditors' Report and the Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-2026 were unqualified.
During the AGM, a dividend of 10%, or Re. 1 per equity share of face value Rs. 10, was declared for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Several special business items were also approved, including the re-appointment of Mr. Nikhil P. Desai as CEO & Managing Director, the re-appointment of Mr. Santosh M. Kakade as Executive Director, the appointment of Prof. Vandana B. Patravale as an Independent Director, alteration of the Main Object Clause of the Memorandum of Association, enhancement of borrowing limits, enhancement of limits for creation of charges on company properties, and ratification of remuneration for the Cost Auditor for FY 2026-2027.
The CEO & Managing Director highlighted that FY 2025-2026 was challenging but the company achieved a turnaround with revenue from operations of ₹859.13 crore and EBITDA of ₹47.32 crore, focusing on operational efficiencies and cost optimization. The Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Nitesh Medh, presented an overview of financial results, strategic milestones, and the company's credit rating upgradation.
Remote e-voting commenced on September 26, 2026, and concluded on September 28, 2026. The e-voting facility was also available during the AGM. The results of the voting, along with the Scrutinizer's Report, will be declared within two working days of the AGM's conclusion. The meeting concluded at 05:10 p.m. on September 29, 2026.
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