Company Overview
Bengal Tea & Fabrics Limited has issued its Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and notice for its 43rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 7, 2026 through video conferencing. The AGM will consider adoption of audited financial statements and declaration of a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share (15% on face value of ₹10), with record date set for July 31, 2026.
Financial Performance
FY26 showed significant improvement in continuing operations with profit of ₹449.14 lakhs compared to a loss of ₹166.46 lakhs in FY25. Total comprehensive income stood at ₹547.47 lakhs. The tea division produced 17.75 lakh kgs (down from 20.69 lakh kgs previous year) but achieved higher average realization of ₹279.00/kg (7% increase). The company maintained strong liquidity with current ratio of 10.46 and debt-equity ratio of 0.05.
Risk Management & Ratios
The company discloses minimal foreign exchange risk with no unhedged exposure as of March 2026. Interest rate sensitivity analysis shows ₹4.58 lakh PBT impact for 0.5% rate change on ₹916.29 lakh variable rate liabilities. Key financial ratios declined significantly: ROCE fell to 5.64% from 65.32% and net profit ratio dropped to 0.09% from 1.54%, primarily due to discontinued operations disposal in previous year.
Corporate Governance & Investments
The Board recommended reappointment of Mrs. Shubha Kanoria as director and Mr. Kushagra Kanoria as Whole-Time Director with specified remuneration terms. The company holds investments of ₹13,588.56 lakh in mutual funds/AIFs/ETFs and operates in a single tea segment following discontinuation of textiles, yarn, and real estate divisions. All statutory compliance requirements were met with no material related party transactions or fraud reported.
Capital Structure & Shareholding
Authorized share capital stands at ₹2,000 lakhs with issued capital of ₹901.07 lakhs. Promoters hold 74.89% as of March 31, 2026. The company maintains adequate capital management through optimum mix of borrowed and own funds to support business continuity and growth objectives.