Company Overview
Hindustan Adhesives Limited, a packaging and adhesives manufacturer, has disclosed its 38th Annual General Meeting notice and comprehensive financial results for FY 2025-26 through regulatory filings under SEBI Listing Regulations.
Financial Performance
Standalone Results:
- Revenue from operations: ₹2,565.8 million (FY 2025-26) vs. ₹2,848.2 million (FY 2024-25)
- Profit after tax: ₹186.3 million (FY 2025-26) vs. ₹153.7 million (FY 2024-25)
- Earnings per share: ₹36.42 (FY 2025-26) vs. ₹30.05 (FY 2024-25)
Consolidated Results:
- Total assets: ₹28,788.95 lakhs as of 31 March 2026
- Profit after tax: ₹170.1 million (₹1,700.60 lakhs)
- Basic and diluted EPS: ₹33.24 per share
- Net cash from operating activities: ₹3,112.52 lakhs
Key Developments
Legal Settlement:
The company settled a legal matter with Supastrip Inc. post-balance sheet date for ₹151.44 lakhs (USD 160,000), involving claims under Lanham Act, Defend Trade Secrets Act, and breach of fiduciary duty. This has been accounted as an exceptional item.
Expansion & Investments:
- Completed manufacturing capacity expansion in Kutch, Gujarat for BOPP Packaging Tapes
- Acquired manufacturing assets internationally and relocated to Dadri (UP) and new factory in Howrah, West Bengal
- Established 100% subsidiary PT. Bagla Group Indonesia in Surabaya
- Invested ₹2,790 lakhs in domestic subsidiary Bagla Technopack Private Limited, including ₹1,860 lakh premium based on independent valuation
AGM Details & Corporate Actions
38th Annual General Meeting:
- Date: 30th September, 2026 via Video Conferencing
- Key agenda items include re-appointment of directors (Mrs. Urmila Goenka, Mr. Ravi Kumar Aggarwal, Mr. Anil Mathur)
- Approval of managerial remuneration for Mr. Madhusudan Bagla (₹1,750,000/month) and other executives
- Special resolutions to enhance borrowing limits to ₹5,000 million under Companies Act
- No dividend recommended for FY 2025-26 to conserve funds for expansion
Audit & Compliance Matters
Statutory auditors M/s. Salarpuria & Partners issued an unqualified opinion with emphasis on:
- Insurance claim receivable of ₹21.285 million for fire loss at Roorkee plant
- Legal settlement with Supastrip Inc. as exceptional item
- Investment in subsidiary at premium supported by valuation report
- Reliance on other auditors for subsidiary financials
- Indonesian subsidiary's unaudited financial statements
Operational Highlights
Despite marginal sales decrease, the company focused on higher value-added products leading to improved margins. New facilities commenced production in the last quarter of FY 2025-26, with trial production started for new subsidiary and commercial production expected in FY 2026-27.