Bharat Seats Approves FY26 Results, Recommends 75% Dividend, and Greenlights ₹86.61 Cr Capex
Bharat Seats Limited approved its audited financial results for FY26 and recommended a 75% dividend (₹1.50 per share). The company also approved a capital expenditure of ₹86.61 crore for new Maruti Suzuki programs. The 39th AGM is scheduled for July 24, 2026. Mr. Rishabh Relan's re-appointment as Whole-time Director for three years was recommended.
The approval of annual financial results, a substantial capital expenditure for future growth, and a dividend payout are material events that will likely impact investor sentiment and the company's future performance.
The announcement includes approval of financial results, a significant capital expenditure, a recommended dividend, and the re-appointment of a director, all of which are positive developments for the company and its shareholders.
Bharat Seats Limited announced the outcome of its Board of Directors meeting held on May 6, 2026. The Board approved the annual financial statements and the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company also took note of the unmodified audit report from S.R. Batliboi & Co., LLP.
In a significant business development, the Board approved a capital expenditure of approximately ₹86.61 crore for new programs of Maruti Suzuki India Limited. This investment will be utilized across the company's plants in Kharkhoda and Gujarat Navyani.
Furthermore, the Board approved the draft notice for the 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to be held on July 24, 2026. They also approved the draft Directors' Report, Management Discussion and Analysis, and Corporate Governance Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
In terms of shareholder returns, the Board recommended a dividend of 75%, amounting to ₹1.50 per equity share of ₹2 each, for the year ended March 31, 2026. The record date for this dividend is set as July 17, 2026. The dividend, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid within 30 days of declaration.
Additionally, the Board approved the revised CSR Policy and recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Rishabh Relan as Whole-time Director for a second term of three years, effective February 4, 2027, to February 3, 2030. Mr. Relan, son of Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Rohit Relan, has been associated with the company since 2012 and has experience in the automobile industry, focusing on operational excellence. The Board meeting commenced at 3:15 p.m. and concluded at 4:50 p.m.
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