SML Mahindra Recommends 235% Dividend; Appoints New Internal Auditor
SML Mahindra recommended a final dividend of 235% (₹23.50 per share) for FY26. The company also appointed Mr. K.N. Vaidyanathan as Internal Auditor for FY27. The 42nd AGM is scheduled for July 21, 2026, with a record date of July 3, 2026, for dividend payment.
The dividend recommendation is a direct financial benefit to shareholders. The appointment of a new auditor is a routine but important governance event.
The company announced a significant dividend payout and the appointment of a new internal auditor, which are generally viewed positively by investors.
SML Mahindra Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on April 20, 2026. The board approved the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company's statutory auditors, M/s B S R & Co. LLP, issued an unmodified audit report.
The Board has recommended a final dividend of 235%, equivalent to ₹23.50 per share, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This recommendation is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Furthermore, the company has appointed Mr. K.N. Vaidyanathan as the Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27, replacing M/s S.Tandon & Associates LLP, whose tenure concluded on FY 2025-26. Mr. Vaidyanathan is the EVP & Group Chief Internal Auditor of the Mahindra Group and brings over 25 years of experience in financial services.
The 42nd Annual General Meeting of the members will be held on July 21, 2026. The record date for the AGM and dividend payment has been set as July 3, 2026. The dividend, if declared at the AGM, will be paid after July 21, 2026, within the stipulated timelines.
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