Financial Performance
Century Enka Limited reported strong FY26 financial results with consolidated net profit of ₹100.84 crore, representing a 52% year-over-year increase, despite revenue declining to ₹1,705.41 crore from ₹2,001.69 crore in FY25. The improved profitability was driven by reduced raw material costs and operational efficiencies. The company declared a dividend of ₹11 per share (110%) and maintained a healthy capital structure with debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.
Sustainability and ESG Disclosure
The company filed a comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) demonstrating significant environmental achievements including 57% renewable energy consumption, 48% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity, and 42% reduction in water consumption against baseline targets. The report disclosed 100% training coverage for Board members and KMPs on sustainability topics, zero regulatory penalties, and robust governance frameworks across all nine NGRBC principles.
Annual General Meeting and Corporate Governance
The 60th AGM is scheduled for August 20, 2026, through audio-visual means, with key agenda items including reappointment of Mrs. Rajashree Birla as Non-Executive Director and Mr. Suresh Sodani as Managing Director & CEO for two years (April 2027-March 2029). Shareholders will also vote on appointing M/s. Singhi & Co. as new statutory auditors and ratification of the ₹11 per share dividend. The record date for dividend is August 13, 2026, with book closure from August 12-13, 2026.
Operational and Regulatory Compliance
The company maintained strong operational metrics with total output of 72,508 MT across three manufacturing plants and achieved zero wastewater discharge at all facilities. Regulatory filings were made pursuant to SEBI Regulation 34(1) for AGM notice circulation and Regulation 30 for BRSR disclosure. The company reported an exceptional item of ₹1.86 crore due to statutory impact of New Labour Codes on gratuity provisions.
Corporate Structure and Ownership
Promoter and promoter group holding remained stable at 24.74%, with major shareholders including Birla Group Holdings Pvt Ltd (16.63%), Quant Mutual Fund (7.87%), and Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (5.80%). The company maintained investments in associate ABReL Century Energy Limited (26% holding) which reported a share of loss of ₹47.4 crore for the year.