Kalyan Jewellers India Limited (NSE:KALYANKJIL) filed an intimation on 17 August 2026 under Regulation 42 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, setting Saturday, 12 September 2026 as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for a final dividend and for the 18th Annual General Meeting.
Key Highlights
- The 18th AGM of Kalyan Jewellers India Limited will be held on Saturday, 19 September 2026, via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means in compliance with MCA and SEBI circulars.
- The record date for both dividend eligibility and AGM participation is fixed at Saturday, 12 September 2026, as disclosed under Regulation 42 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 8 May 2026, recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share, representing 25% on the face value of Rs 10 per share.
- If approved by shareholders at the AGM, the dividend will be paid or dispatched within 30 days from the date of such approval, as stated in the filing.
About the Company
Kalyan Jewellers India Limited (NSE:KALYANKJIL), headquartered at Thrissur, Kerala, is one of India's largest jewellery retail chains. The company operates showrooms across India and in select international markets including the Middle East, selling gold, diamond, and other precious jewellery under the Kalyan Jewellers brand. It was incorporated in 2009 under CIN L36911KL2009PLC024641.
Announcement in Detail
The company's filing, signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Jishnu RG (Membership No. ACS 32820) and dated 17 August 2026, formally intimated both NSE (symbol: KALYANKJIL) and BSE (scrip code: 543278) of the record date. The record date of 12 September 2026 will be used to determine which equity shareholders are eligible to receive the recommended final dividend and to participate in the AGM proceedings scheduled for 19 September 2026.
The final dividend of Rs 2.50 per share (25% on face value) was recommended by the Board at its 8 May 2026 meeting and remains subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming AGM. The filing confirms that payment or dispatch will occur within 30 days of the AGM approval date, in accordance with the applicable regulatory timeline under the Companies Act and SEBI norms.
Impact on Investors
Investors will note that only those shareholders whose names appear in the register of members or depository records as on 12 September 2026 will be eligible to receive the final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share, subject to its approval at the 19 September 2026 AGM. The filing shows that the dividend has been recommended but not yet declared; shareholders will observe that the resolution must be passed at the AGM before payment is obligated.
The disclosed terms indicate that if the AGM resolution is approved, payment will be made within 30 days of that approval. No changes to the company's capital structure are involved in this announcement, and no dilution of existing equity is indicated by this filing.
Sector / Market Context
India's organised jewellery retail sector has seen steady growth in formalisation following the mandatory hallmarking regulations introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards. According to industry data cited by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, domestic jewellery consumption remains one of the largest in the world, with gold demand consistently supported by cultural and festive buying patterns across Indian households.