Company Overview
Kanchi Karpooram Limited (KKL) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company incorporated in 1992, engaged in manufacturing of camphor and its derivatives. Scrip Code: KANCHI (538896), CIN: L20118TN1992PLC022109.
Financial Performance Overview
Kanchi Karpooram reported consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. Revenue from operations decreased marginally to ₹14,873.64 lakhs from ₹15,149.98 lakhs in the previous year. Net profit declined significantly to ₹516.99 lakhs from ₹1,372.42 lakhs in FY25, representing a 62% decrease.
Revenue Breakdown (₹ in lakhs):
- Sale of products:
- Camphor: ₹12,957.60 (FY25: ₹11,141.74)
- Dipentine: ₹940.38 (FY25: ₹2,079.70)
- Others: ₹835.65 (FY25: ₹1,865.08)
- Gum Rosin: ₹94.63 (FY25: ₹0)
- Other operating revenues (Scrap sales): ₹45.38 (FY25: ₹63.46)
Key Financial Metrics:
- Net profit ratio: 3.48% (FY25: 8.72%)
- Return on equity: 2.44% (FY25: 6.51%)
- Current ratio: 15.68 times (FY25: 23.67 times)
- Basic EPS: ₹11.90 (FY25: ₹31.59)
Annual General Meeting Details
The 33rd AGM was scheduled for Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 at 11:00 AM IST through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM).
Business Transacted:
- Adoption of standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for FY ended 31st March 2026
- Declaration of final dividend of ₹1 per equity share (10% on face value of ₹10)
- Reappointment of directors including special resolution to reappoint Mr. Suresh Veerchandji Shah as Managing Director for 5 years from 1st October 2026
- Approval of remuneration to Mr. Suresh Veerchandji Shah despite inadequacy or absence of profits
- Ratification of cost auditor remuneration
Corporate Governance & Disclosures
Board Composition:
- Mr. Suresh Veerchandji Shah (Managing Director)
- Mr. Dipesh Suresh Jain (Joint Managing Director)
- Mr. Arun Shah Veerchand (Whole-time Director)
- Mrs. Pushpa Jain Suresh (Non-Executive Director)
- Three Independent Directors
Key Managerial Personnel Remuneration (₹ in lakhs):
- Suresh V Shah (Managing Director): ₹138.74
- Dipesh S. Jain (Joint Managing Director): ₹157.31
- Arun V Shah (Whole Time Director): ₹68.15
- Total: ₹411.58 lakhs
Contingent Liabilities:
- Disputed GST demand: ₹90.42 lakhs
CSR Expenditure: ₹27.13 lakhs spent on healthcare, education, livelihood opportunities, and environmental sustainability
Voting & Dividend Arrangements
Remote e-Voting Period: 18th September 2026 (9:00 AM) to 21st September 2026 (5:00 PM)
Record Date for Dividend: 15th September 2026
Dividend Payment: Between 23rd September 2026 and 22nd October 2026
Subsidiary Information
Kanchi Agro Product Private Limited (wholly-owned subsidiary) engaged in trading of raw cashew nuts and agro products reported profit after tax of ₹0.73 lakhs for FY26 with share capital of ₹100.00 lakhs.
Risk Management & Compliance
The company maintained adequate internal financial controls with no material orders passed by regulators/courts affecting going concern status and no frauds reported by auditors. Financial risk management indicated no significant exposure to currency risk, interest rate risk, or equity price risk.