Company Overview
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited (BSE: 501425 | NSE: BBTC) has issued its Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and notice for the 161st Annual General Meeting to be held virtually on August 13, 2026.
Financial Performance
Standalone Results:
- Revenue: ₹427.27 crore (FY25: ₹472.44 crore)
- Net profit: ₹210.60 crore (FY25: ₹119.24 crore), including exceptional gains of ₹136.30 crore
- Exceptional items include gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (₹90.82 crore) and gain on transfer of Bombay Dyeing shares (₹45.48 crore)
- Interim dividend declared: ₹17 per share (850%), totaling ₹118.61 crore
Consolidated Results:
- Revenue: ₹19,539 crore, up 6.8% YoY
- Profit attributable to equity shareholders: ₹1,243 crore, up 10.7% YoY
- Basic EPS: ₹178.10 (FY25: ₹160.90)
- Cash and cash equivalents: ₹704.06 crore
Business Segment Performance
- Food (Britannia): ₹19,151 crore revenue
- Plantation (Tea): ₹66.33 crore revenue, sold Dunsandle Estate for ₹120 crore
- Auto Electric Components: ₹191.77 crore revenue
- Healthcare (Dental): ₹37.71 crore revenue
- Horticulture: ₹89.59 crore revenue
- Investments: ₹292.81 crore revenue
Corporate Governance & AGM Agenda
The 161st AGM agenda includes adoption of financial statements, re-appointment of Dr. Minnie Bodhanwala as director, and ratification of cost auditor remuneration. Remote e-voting will be available from August 10-12, 2026.
Subsidiaries & Associates
The Corporation has 47 subsidiaries globally, with material holdings in:
- Britannia Industries Limited (50.54%)
- The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited (44.53%)
- National Peroxide Limited (24.28%)
- Leila Lands Limited (unlisted overseas subsidiary)
Regulatory & Legal Matters
- Settled SEBI matter with payment of ₹31 lakh for incorrect disclosure of promoter shareholding
- Facing GST demand of ₹20.05 crore (₹14.54 crore paid under protest)
- Madras High Court set aside ₹231.94 crore lease rental demands, matter remanded for re-quantification
- Transferred 78,661 equity shares and ₹9.70 lakh unclaimed dividends to IEPF
Capital Structure & Ownership
- Share capital unchanged at ₹13.95 crore (69,771,900 shares of ₹2 each)
- Promoter holding: 74.04%
- No bonus shares or buyback in last five years
Operational Highlights
- Sold tea plantations in Tanzania and Nilgiris District realizing significant gains
- Prepaid term loans of ₹73.44 crore during the year
- Implemented Voluntary Retirement Scheme at Singampatti tea estate with ₹16.63 crore expenses
- Geographic revenue: 94% India, 6% international
Forward-looking Position
The Corporation maintains strong liquidity with ₹704.06 crore cash, reduced borrowings, and continues to optimize its portfolio through strategic asset sales and investments.