JSW Cement Board Approves FY26 Results, Reappoints Directors, Declares Dividend, and Expands Capacity
JSW Cement's Board approved FY26 results and recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per share. Key reappointments include Nilesh Narwekar as Whole-time Director & CEO (effective Aug 9, 2026) and Sumit Banerjee as Independent Director (effective July 28, 2026). The company will add 2.5 MTPA grinding capacity in Nagaur, Rajasthan, with a ₹430 crore investment expected by Jan 2028.
The decision to expand capacity and the reappointments of key directors have a significant long-term impact on the company's strategic direction and operations.
The announcement includes positive developments such as the approval of financial results, dividend recommendation, strategic capacity expansion, and reappointment of key management personnel.
JSW Cement Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on May 21, 2026. The Board approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company also reappointed Mr. Nilesh Narwekar as Whole-time Director and CEO for a term of three years effective August 9, 2026, and Mr. Sumit Banerjee as an Independent Director for a second term of five years effective July 28, 2026. Both reappointments are subject to shareholder approval.
Furthermore, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Amresh Shrivastava as Internal Auditor and M/s. Kishore Bhatia & Associates as Cost Auditors for the Financial Year 2026-27. A dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share (5%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, has been recommended, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
In a significant strategic move, the company approved the setting up of an additional cement grinding capacity of 2.5 MTPA at its Nagaur, Rajasthan unit. This expansion, requiring an investment of ₹430 crore funded through internal accruals and debt, is expected to be commissioned by January 2028. The Board Meeting commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 11:39 am.
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