Company Overview

The Indian Wood Products Company Limited (Scrip Code: 540954, BSE) reported its 106th Annual Report for FY2025-26, with financial statements approved by the Board on May 30, 2026. The company operates in forest products manufacturing with focus on Katha and Cutch production, and maintains a 50% joint venture in spices trading through Agro and Spice Trading Pte Limited, Singapore.

Financial Performance

Consolidated Results (FY2025-26)

  • Revenue from Operations: Rs 22,853.42 lakh (FY25: Rs 22,580.82 lakh)
  • Profit After Tax: Rs 456.18 lakh (FY25: Rs 529.15 lakh) - decline of 13.8%
  • Earnings Per Share: Rs 0.71 (FY25: Rs 0.83)
  • Total Comprehensive Income: Rs 466.16 lakh (FY25: Rs 497.77 lakh)

Standalone Performance

  • Revenue from Operations: Rs 22,918.46 lakh (Previous year: Rs 22,646.54 lakh)
  • Profit Before Tax: Rs 545.96 lakh - growth of 7.81%
  • Profit After Tax: Rs 355.31 lakh (Previous year: Rs 367.79 lakh)

Dividend Declaration & Capital Structure

  • Recommended dividend of Re 0.20 per equity share (10% on face value of Rs 2 each)
  • Dividend payout: Rs 127.95 lakh (Previous year: Rs 95.96 lakh @ 7.5%)
  • Record Date: 15th September 2026
  • Paid-up Share Capital: Rs 1,279.75 lakh (6,39,72,720 Equity shares of Rs 2 each) - unchanged during FY2025-26

Operational Performance

  • Katha Sales: 3,846.70 MT (Previous year: 3,983.24 MT) - marginal decline due to limited quality raw materials
  • Cutch Sales: 1,105.30 MT (Previous year: 977.98 MT) - encouraging growth reflecting improved market demand
  • Primary revenue drivers: Sale of Katha (Rs 22,321.19 lakh) and Sale of Cutch (Rs 349.02 lakh)

Management Changes & Corporate Governance

  • Mr. Krishna Kumar Mohta resigned as Chairman & Managing Director effective 14th November 2025 due to advancing age
  • Mr. Bharat Mohta redesignated as Whole Time Director designated as Chairman & Managing Director effective 15th November 2025
  • Board comprises 7 Directors (2 Executive, 4 Independent including 1 woman director, 1 Non-Executive Non-Independent)
  • Total remuneration to Key Management Personnel: Rs 449.20 lakh

Financial Position & Investments

  • Total Assets: Property, Plant and Equipment (Net Block): Rs 37,928.64 lakh; Inventories: Rs 4,944.69 lakh; Trade Receivables: Rs 4,659.45 lakh
  • Total Equity: Rs 35,049.77 lakh with Retained Earnings of Rs 35,313.17 lakh
  • Total Borrowings: Rs 6,535.95 lakh (Non-current: Rs 201.20 lakh, Current: Rs 6,334.75 lakh)
  • Joint Venture Investment: Rs 1,104.80 lakh in Agro and Spice Trading Pte Limited, with share of profit: Rs 100.87 lakh

Regulatory Compliance & Disclosures

  • Equity shares listed on BSE Limited (Script Code: 540954, ISIN: INE586E01020) with annual listing fees paid
  • Credit rating affirmed at IVRBBB- (Stable outlook) by Infomerics Valuation and Rating Pvt Ltd
  • Financial statements comply with Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS), including adoption of IND AS 115
  • CSR expenditure: Rs 6.76 lakh on Animal Welfare and Environment Sustainability

Contingent Liabilities & Disputes

  • Various tax and statutory matters under dispute amounting to approximately Rs 1,800 lakh
  • Includes sales tax/GST demands: Rs 195.32 lakh, customs duty demand: Rs 341.78 lakh with penalty, income tax demand: Rs 1,017.17 lakh for AY 2018-19
  • Company has made payments under protest and provided necessary provisions

Future Outlook

Management remains focused on achieving sustained production levels and better operational performance in FY2026-27 despite ongoing raw material availability challenges, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements and accounting standards.