Financial Performance Highlights
Sakuma Exports reported challenging FY 2025-26 results with consolidated revenue declining 25.4% to ₹1,717.45 crore from ₹2,302.02 crore in FY25. Profit after tax decreased 35.7% to ₹95.13 crore from ₹147.94 crore in the previous year. The company maintained six subsidiaries with mixed performance across international markets.
Key Financial Metrics
- Revenue from Operations: ₹1,708.28 crore (FY25: ₹2,289.55 crore)
- Profit Before Tax: ₹119.93 crore (FY25: ₹206.31 crore)
- Earnings Per Share: ₹0.06 (FY25: ₹0.09)
- Debt-Equity Ratio: 0.01 (FY25: 0.21)
- Return on Equity: 1.62% (FY25: 2.40%)
Segment Analysis
Agro commodities trading remained the core business, with sugar contributing 84.6% of total revenue (₹1,444.76 crore). International operations accounted for 31.3% of sales (₹535.31 crore), while domestic revenue represented 68.7% (₹1,172.97 crore).
Cash Flow and Financial Position
Cash flow from operations improved significantly to ₹268.92 crore inflow versus ₹138.04 crore outflow in FY25, driven by working capital changes including increased trade payables of ₹661.47 crore and decreased other current assets of ₹1,800.79 crore.
As of March 31, 2026, total equity stood at ₹748.86 crore with retained earnings of ₹363.36 crore and foreign currency translation reserve of ₹66.75 crore. The company maintained cash and cash equivalents of ₹39.19 crore and investments in mutual funds of ₹108.39 crore.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
The Board recommended re-appointment of Mr. Vivek Grover as director and scheduled the 21st AGM for September 29, 2026 via video conferencing. The company maintained all mandatory committees and compliance with SEBI regulations.
No dividend was declared for FY 2025-26, with unclaimed dividend of ₹1.04 lakh for FY 2017-18 transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
Risk Management and Contingencies
The company identified risks including foreign exchange risk, commodity price risk, and business transaction risks. Contingent liabilities totaled ₹47.13 crore relating to taxation matters and claims against the company not acknowledged as debts.
Subsidiary Performance
The six subsidiaries showed mixed results:
- Sakuma Exim DMCC (UAE): Turnover AED 2,67,85,062 (₹691.66 lakhs), Net Profit AED 1,87,078 (₹48.31 lakhs)
- Sakuma Exports PTE Limited (Singapore): Turnover USD 40,40,000 (₹382.40 lakhs), Net Loss USD (25,667) (₹(24.29) lakhs)
- Sakuma Impex Ltd (UK): Turnover £1,27,28,932.84 (₹1,599.20 lakhs), Net Profit £48,588 (₹61.04 lakhs)
Regulatory Status
Financial statements were approved by the Board on May 30, 2026 and audited by Ramesh M. Sheth & Associates. The company remains listed on BSE and NSE and is recognized as a Star Trading House by the Government of India.