Sanofi India Board Approves 70th AGM, Appoints New Independent Director
Sanofi India's Board approved the 70th AGM on April 29, 2026. A Final Dividend of ₹48 per equity share was recommended for FY2025. The record date is April 22, 2026. Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry was appointed as an Additional and Independent Director for five years from April 1, 2026.
The appointment of a new independent director and the recommendation of a final dividend are significant corporate governance and shareholder return events that can influence investor perception and company strategy.
The announcement details routine corporate actions such as the AGM date, dividend recommendation, and director appointment, which are standard procedures and do not inherently indicate a positive or negative shift in the company's performance or outlook.
Sanofi India Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The Board approved the convening of the Seventieth Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST, to be conducted through Video Conferencing / Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/ OAVM).
Additionally, the Board recommended a Final Dividend of ₹48 per equity share of ₹10 each for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2025, subject to shareholder approval at the 70th AGM. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from April 23, 2026, to April 29, 2026. The Record Date for determining eligibility for the Final Dividend is April 22, 2026.
Furthermore, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry (DIN: 00161853) as an Additional Director and Independent Director for a term of five consecutive years, commencing April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. This appointment is also subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 70th AGM. Mr. Chaudhry will hold office as an Additional Director until the date of the 70th AGM. The Board meeting commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 12:05 pm.
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