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The board of Havells India has approved the company's audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹6 per equity share. This proposed payout, combined with the ₹4 interim dividend declared earlier, brings the total dividend for fiscal year 2025-2026 to ₹10 per share.
In a significant governance step, M/s Price Waterhouse & Co LLP were re-appointed as the company's statutory auditors for a fresh five-year term. The auditors provided a clean audit report on the financial statements. This long-term auditor reappointment provides continuity in financial oversight.
The company also confirmed several board changes. Varun Berry has been appointed as an Independent Director. This comes as Vivek Mehra has resigned from the board, citing health reasons and challenges in attending physical meetings.
The recommended ₹6 dividend underscores Havells India's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders, continuing its track record of regular payouts. The company, a leading name in India's Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) sector, generally distributes about ₹10 per share annually.
Shareholders will cast their votes on the proposed final dividend at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The reappointment of Price Waterhouse & Co LLP as auditors ensures consistent financial scrutiny for the next five years.
The departure of Vivek Mehra, an Independent Director, could potentially impact board dynamics and committee structures. Investors will be monitoring how smoothly the company integrates its new board members.
Havells India competes in a dynamic market, facing competition from players like Bajaj Electricals, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, and Polycab India.