Date: July 06, 2026

Financial Results (Standalone)

Income Statement Highlights (₹ in millions):

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹9,473.21 (FY25: ₹10,299.85) - Decrease of 8%
  • Other Income: ₹686.54 (FY25: ₹462.56) - Increase of 48.4%
  • Total Income: ₹10,159.75 (FY25: ₹10,762.41)
  • Cost of Materials Consumed: ₹3,881.33 (FY25: ₹5,402.45)
  • Employee Benefits Expense: ₹735.35 (FY25: ₹609.97)
  • Finance Costs: ₹62.39 (FY25: ₹0.98)
  • Depreciation and Amortization: ₹240.02 (FY25: ₹177.89)
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹3,325.12 (FY25: ₹4,060.99)
  • Tax Expense: ₹846.96 (FY25: ₹1,008.96)
  • Profit for the Year: ₹2,478.16 (FY25: ₹3,052.03)
  • Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss): (₹1.98) (FY25: ₹0.32)
  • Total Comprehensive Income: ₹2,476.18 (FY25: ₹3,052.35)
  • Earnings Per Share (Basic & Diluted): ₹14.29 (FY25: ₹17.59)

Balance Sheet Highlights (₹ in millions):

  • Total Assets: ₹16,411.58 (FY25: ₹14,175.31)
  • Property, Plant and Equipment: ₹2,529.10 (FY25: ₹2,596.42)
  • Capital Work in Progress: ₹1,013.76 (FY25: ₹888.84)
  • Right of Use Assets: ₹613.43 (FY25: ₹404.12)
  • Investments: ₹251.85 (Non-current) + ₹2,266.97 (Current) (FY25: ₹0 + ₹1,866.92)
  • Inventories: ₹1,873.89 (FY25: ₹2,639.24)
  • Trade Receivables: ₹3,390.46 (FY25: ₹3,495.33)
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: ₹608.57 (FY25: ₹329.79)
  • Total Equity: ₹13,599.12 (FY25: ₹11,331.11)
  • Lease Liabilities: ₹421.84 (FY25: ₹199.86)
  • Trade Payables: ₹569.20 (FY25: ₹890.53)

Cash Flow Statement (₹ in millions):

  • Net Cash from Operating Activities: ₹3,341.46
  • Net Cash Used in Investing Activities: (₹2,755.78)
  • Net Cash Used in Financing Activities: (₹306.89)
  • Net Increase in Cash: ₹278.78

Dividend Declaration or Non-Declaration

  • Final dividend proposed for FY26: ₹1.20 per equity share (face value ₹2 each)
  • Dividend amount: ₹208.16 million
  • Subject to approval by shareholders at ensuing Annual General Meeting
  • Dividend for FY25: ₹1.20 per share (₹208.16 million) was declared and paid during the year

Board Meeting Outcomes

  • Meeting held on May 25, 2026
  • Approved audited standalone financial statements for FY2026
  • Proposed final dividend of ₹1.20 per share for FY2026

Other Operational / Legal / Strategic Disclosures

Property Title Issues:

  • Certain immovable properties (leasehold land and building) with gross carrying value of ₹2,066.82 million are not held in company's name
  • Properties are in name of Blue Circle Organics Private Limited (not promoters/directors/their relatives)
  • Title transfer is in process pursuant to scheme of amalgamation/merger

Tax Disputes:

  • Income tax disputes totaling ₹1,768.86 million (net of ₹165 million deposited) for AY 2020-21 to 2022-23 pending with Appellate Authority
  • Additional income tax dispute of ₹1.00 million for AY 2023-24

Contingent Liabilities:

  • ₹646.44 million - Interest payable on disallowance of depreciation on goodwill for AY 2020-21 and brought forward unabsorbed depreciation
  • ₹1.00 million - Income tax interest payable on disallowance of TDS & TCS
  • ₹3.92 million - GST and Customs refund matters
  • ₹1.87 million - Labour related matter (ongoing litigation by ex-employee for 50% back wages)

Capital Commitments:

  • Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account: ₹691.44 million (net of advances)

Segment Information:

  • Single reportable business segment: Manufacturing of Artificial Sweeteners, Contrast Media Intermediates, Pharma Intermediates, APIs
  • Geographic revenue: Norway (40.6%), France (35.6%), India (10.1%), Rest of world (13.7%)
  • Two major customers represent 40.64% and 30.45% of revenue respectively

Related Party Transactions:

  • Transactions with directors and entities controlled by directors disclosed in Note 36
  • Key management personnel compensation: ₹179.06 million for FY26

CSR Expenditure:

  • CSR expenditure of ₹44.50 million incurred during FY26 (2% of average net profits)
  • Focus areas: Education, Vocational Skills, Healthcare and Environmental Sustainability

No material disclosures under the following sections:

  • KMP / Board / Auditor Changes
  • Disinvestment / Strategic Actions
  • Media Release / Investor Communication