Shareholders meeting

Date: July 17, 2026 The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd BSE Limited The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited Exchange Plaza, C-1, Block – G, P.J. Towers, 7, Lyons Range Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (East) Dalal Street, Fort Kolkata – 700 001 Mumbai - 400 051 Mumbai - 400 001 [Scrip Code: 000029] [Symbol: EVEREADY] [Scrip Code: 531508] Subject: Annual General Meeting Notice & Annual Report of the Company - FY 2025-26 We hereby inform you that the 91st Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) of Eveready Industries India Limited (‘the Company’) will be held through video conferencing/other audio-visual means (VC/OAVM) on Tuesday, 11th August 2026 at 11:30 A.M. (IST). Pursuant to Regulation 34(1) and Regulation 30(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’), we are enclosing herewith the copy of Annual Report of the Company along with the Notice of the AGM for the Financial Year 2025-26, which is being sent through electronic mode to the members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company / Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (‘RTA’) / Depository Participants (‘DP’). Further, in accordance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations, the Company is also sending a letter to Members whose email addresses are not registered with Company/RTA/DPs providing the weblink from where the Annual Report can be accessed on the Company’s website. The Annual Report containing Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for Financial Year 2025-26 along with the Notice of AGM is available on Company's website at https://www.eveready.in/investors/#annual- reports. Further, the dividend on equity shares as recommended by the Board of Directors for the Financial Year 2025-26, if approved at the 91st AGM, will be payable to those Members of the Company who hold shares as on the Record Date i.e., 4th August 2026 on or after 14th August 2026. The schedule of events is as below: Event Date Time Cut-off date / Record date Tuesday, 4th August 2026 - Book Closure dates for AGM Wednesday, 5th August 2026 to Tuesday, - 11th August 2026 (both days inclusive) Commencement of remote e-voting Saturday, 8th August 2026 10:00 AM (IST) End of remote e-voting Monday, 10th August 2026 5:00 P.M. (IST) AGM Tuesday, 11th August 2026 11:30 A.M. (IST) This is for your information and record. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, For Eveready Industries India Limited Shampa Ghosh Ray) Company Secretary Encl.: As mentioned above Powered By PURPOSE Annual Report Reliability, trust and endurance have consistently shaped the identity of the Company. For generations, consumers across India have reposed their faith in our products, making us a household name nationwide. Throughout our decades-long journey, we have We focus on bolstering our presence in lighting been driven by the purpose of delivering solutions solutions while simultaneously keeping pace with that ensure continuity and power everyday life. evolving lifestyles and expanding our portfolio across Purpose is the force that drives us to innovate, household segments to serve emerging needs. While create meaningful impact, deliver value, and build designing every product, we prioritise consumer a future where growth and responsibility go hand convenience and seek to alleviate the other in hand. This strengthens our bond with consumers challenges they face. Digital enablement remains and ensures that every solution we create a core differentiator as we address real life needs contributes to a world that is more connected, while strengthening our product ecosystem. resilient, and sustainable. Guided by pragmatic execution and agile thinking Our belief is that portable energy solutions are all we continued our transformation story in FY 2025- about providing reliable, flexible, and accessible 26. We sharpened our focus on premiumisation to power wherever it’s needed, designed to meet tap into evolving customer orientation. Alongside, the growing demand for mobility, sustainability, we optimised operational efficiency through cost and convenience in modern life. What powers this discipline and prudent working capital management. belief is our deeper purpose to enable progress, Strategic investments in brand building and empower communities, and create a future where supply chain enhancement strengthened our energy is not just available, but responsibly competitiveness, generating steady traction for delivered. From rural communities facing frequent profitability and cash flow. power outages to urban populations seeking As we move forward, our emphasis on holistic dependable, long lasting best-in-class products, we stakeholder engagement propels our journey. consistently respond to real needs. In every cross- Powered by the purpose of serving millions across section, we support consumers, by emphasising on India, we remain committed as ever to chart a course performance, safety and ease of access. that is resilient and responsible. All along, we have maintained our leadership in dry cell batteries and flashlights. We understand the pulse of consumers and leverage a wide distribution network, consisting of millions of retail outlets, to deliver unmatched efficiency. Contents Corporate Overview Statutory Reports 02 Chairman’s Message 52 Board’s Report 04 Corporate Snapshot 67 M anagement Discussion & Analysis 06 Value Creation Framework 73 Report on Corporate Governance 08 CEO’s Message 91 B usiness Responsibility and 10 Leadership Speak Sustainability Report 12 Key Performance Indicators 14 Business Segment Financial Statements 22 Brand & Marketing 26 Sales & Distribution 130 Auditor’s Report (Standalone) 28 Manufacturing Excellence 140 Standalone Financial Statements 30 Technology & Innovation 199 Auditor’s Report (Consolidated) 32 Digital Enablement 206 Consolidated Financial Statements 34 ESG at a Glance 49 Awards & Accolades 50 Board of Directors 266 Notice to Shareholders Highlights, FY 2025-26 Financial `1,454.61 crore `171.23 crore Revenue from Operations Profit After Tax (PAT) 8.2% 107.85% `163.55 crore `23.56 EBITDA Earnings Per Share (EPS) 7.3% 107.94% Operational 1.3 billion+ 37 million+ 16 million+ Dry cell batteries sold LED lights sold Flashlights sold annually annually annually To know more, visit our website www.eveready.in Chairman’s Message Powering Sustainable Consumer behaviour Growth through Strategic continued to evolve across markets, with customers Differentiators increasingly seeking higher performance, longer lasting, and value-driven solutions from trusted brands.” Dear Stakeholders, It is my privilege to present the Annual Report of Eveready Industries India Limited for the financial year 2025-26. Guided by a definitive purpose, the year witnessed steady progress, sharper execution and the consolidation of our strategic pillars. In an evolving economic and consumer environment, we remained focused on powering sustainable growth and continuously fortifying Eveready’s defining strengths. FY 2025-26 further reinforced the stability of India’s macroeconomic fundamentals, forging an economic landscape that remained constructive and sustained the ongoing infrastructure momentum. Consumer behaviour continued to evolve across markets, with customers increasingly seeking higher performance, longer lasting, and value-driven solutions from trusted brands. Urban markets demonstrated a growing preference towards premium formats, while rural demand reflected progressive improvement. 2 Annual Report 2025-26 Corporate Overview Statutory Reports Financial Statements These trends align well with the purpose behind cash generation. We continued to allocate capital our strategic choices and amplify the power of our carefully, prioritising investments that maintain brand, creating opportunities to accelerate growth balance sheet stability and sharpen long-term During the year under across diverse market segments. strategic edge. In step with this momentum, we [Showing first 8,000 characters — download PDF for full document]