According to the latest filing, Polycab India Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 to the stock exchanges, pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The company has established comprehensive ESG targets for the period leading up to 2030, including achieving 50% renewable electricity consumption, zero waste to landfill, and using 30% recycled water by 2030. In FY 2025-26, the company achieved 18.35% renewable energy contribution to the electricity mix, supported by 32.8 MW of combined solar and wind capacity. Additionally, 62.8% of waste generated was recycled or recovered, marking progress towards the zero waste to landfill target.
According to reports from NSE, Polycab India's board of directors have fixed Friday, June 19, 2026 as the official record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the dividend issue. The company announced this record date after market operating hours on Monday, June 8, 2026. As reported by the exchange filing, the dividend payment will be made to shareholders who hold the company's stock up to one day ahead of the pre-determined record date. The Register of Members and share transfer books will remain closed from Saturday, June 20, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, for the purpose of dividend determination and the upcoming AGM.
The 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. IST, and will be held via Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The AGM will address the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY 2025-26, including the re-appointment of Mr. Vijay Pratap Pandey, Executive Director, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment. Additionally, the meeting will seek ratification for remuneration payable to R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. Remote e-voting facilities will be available from Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. to Monday, June 29, 2026, at 05:00 p.m..
On May 6, 2026, Polycab India announced that its board has recommended a ₹47 per share dividend issue with a face value of ₹10 apiece for the financial year ended 2025-26. According to the exchange filing, the dividend payment will be paid after June 30, 2026, subject to deduction of tax at source (TCS) as applicable. Upon approval at the company's upcoming annual general meeting on June 30, 2026, every eligible shareholder will receive ₹47 per share for every stock they own in the company. The payout of 470% on shares with a face value of ₹10 each will be made after June 30, 2026, subject to tax deduction at source in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 2025. In FY 2025-26, the company recorded export revenue of ₹12.3 billion, accounting for 4.4% of the company's standalone turnover. The business operates across 94 countries, supported by a robust order book and demand visibility in regions such as the European Union, Latin America, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
As of March 31, 2026, Polycab India had a total workforce of 18,216 individuals, comprising 4,574 employees and 13,642 workers. The permanent employee count stood at 3,885, while permanent workers numbered 1,775. Women represented 22.2% of the Board of Directors and 50% of Key Management Personnel. The company reported a total attrition rate of 5.66% for employees and 2.49% for workers during the financial year. The Board of Directors serves as the highest authority responsible for the oversight of business responsibility policies, while the Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG Committee provides specific decision-making support on sustainability issues. An independent assessment of the company's policies was carried out by MMJC Consultancy LLP, while TUV India Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for core indicators and limited assurance for non-core indicators in the BRSR.
For resident individuals, TDS is nil if the aggregate dividend does not exceed ₹10,000 or if Form 121 is submitted; otherwise, the rate is 10% with a valid PAN. Non-resident members face a TDS rate of 20% plus surcharge and cess, unless a lower rate applies under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) upon submission of valid documents. Members must submit necessary tax documents by Thursday, June 18, 2026. For dividend eligibility, members must be listed as Beneficial Owners or in the Register of Members as of the end of business hours on the record date, June 19, 2026, after accounting for valid transmission or transposition requests.
As reported by NSE data, Polycab India shares closed 2.10% lower at ₹9,495 after the trading session on Monday, compared to ₹9,699 at the previous market close. The company's shares have delivered more than 441% returns over the last five years, over 166% gains in the last three years, and more than 53% returns in the past one year. According to exchange data, the company's market capitalisation was more than ₹1.42 lakh crore as of the stock market close on Monday, June 8, 2026. Recent trading data shows the stock gained 1.42% in one day, 1.58% in five days, 6.02% in one month, 37.08% in six months, and 452.78% over five years. The company's paid-up capital stands at ₹1,505.51 million.
