The Board of Directors of Ruchira Papers Limited held a meeting on May 28, 2026, which commenced at 12:00 PM and concluded at 01:00 PM. The following key decisions and disclosures were made:

1. Audited Financial Results for Q4 and FY26

The Board approved the Audited Financial Results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.

  • Quarterly Performance (Q4 FY26): Revenue from operations stood at ₹182.01 crore, with a net profit of ₹9.53 crore. Basic and diluted EPS for the quarter was ₹3.19.
  • Annual Performance (FY26): Total income for the year was ₹653.80 crore. Net profit for the year was ₹44.14 crore, compared to ₹67.33 crore in FY25. Basic and diluted EPS for the year was ₹14.79.
  • The Independent Auditor's Report from M/s Moudgil & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No: 001010N) carried an unmodified opinion with no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks, as required under Regulation 33(3)(d) of the Listing Regulations.

2. Dividend Recommendation for FY 2025-26

The Board recommended a dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY 2025-26. This is subject to approval by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

3. Re-Appointment of Auditors

  • Cost Auditor: Re-appointment of M/s Sanjay Kumar Garg & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 100292) as Cost Auditor for FY 2026-27.
  • Internal Auditor: Re-appointment of M/s K.M. Aggarwal & Co, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001591N) as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27.

4. Managerial Remuneration

The Board approved the managerial remuneration payable to Sh. Vipin Gupta, CFO & Executive Director of the Company, effective from June 1, 2026. This approval is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

5. Additional Compliance Disclosures

SEBI Large Corporate Framework Disclosure:

Pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPODI/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023, the company disclosed:

  • Outstanding Qualified Borrowings at the start of FY26: ₹27.26 crore
  • Outstanding Qualified Borrowings at the end of FY26: ₹91.49 crore
  • Credit Ratings: Long Term - CARE ma; Short Term - CARE Al
  • Incremental borrowing during FY26: ₹85.95 crore
  • Borrowings by way of issuance of debt securities: Nil

The company confirmed it has not been identified as a Large Corporate (LC) entity as of March 31, 2026.

Financial Highlights from Audited Results (₹ in Lakhs)

Income Statement - Q4 FY26 vs Q4 FY25:

  • Revenue from Operations: 18,200.59 (Q4 FY26) vs 16,168.48 (Q4 FY25)
  • Total Income: 18,363.72 vs 16,386.00
  • Profit Before Tax: 1,291.45 vs 2,323.85
  • Net Profit: 953.16 vs 1,839.65

Income Statement - FY26 vs FY25:

  • Revenue from Operations: 64,880.39 (FY26) vs 65,923.04 (FY25)
  • Total Income: 65,379.60 vs 66,371.32
  • Profit Before Tax: 5,954.45 vs 9,042.56
  • Net Profit: 4,414.30 vs 6,732.68

Cash Flow Statement - FY26:

  • Net Cash from Operating Activities: ₹6,491.97 lakhs
  • Net Cash Used in Investing Activities: ₹(14,144.97) lakhs (primarily due to purchase of fixed assets of ₹23,648.15 lakhs)
  • Net Cash from Financing Activities: ₹7,454.04 lakhs (primarily from long-term borrowings of ₹8,594.95 lakhs)
  • Net Decrease in Cash & Cash Equivalents: ₹(69.96) lakhs

Notes to Financial Results

  • The company operates in a single business segment of Paper.
  • Figures for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, are balancing figures between audited full-year figures and published year-to-date figures up to the third quarter.
  • Previous year figures have been regrouped/rearranged wherever necessary.