Date: 23rd May 2026
Financial Performance Summary
Quarterly Performance (Q4 FY26 vs Q4 FY25 vs Q3 FY26)
| Particulars (Rs. Crs) | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | YoY% | Q3 FY26 | QoQ% |
| Total Income | 1,258 | 1,286 | -2.2% | 1,360 | -7.5% |
| EBITDA | 352 | 318 | 10.8% | 395 | -10.8%|
| Profit After Tax | 155 | 101 | 53% | 190 | -18.3%|
| Cash Profit* | 323 | 253 | 27.7% | 338 | -4.4% |
\*Cash Profit is calculated as Profit After Tax + Deferred tax + Depreciation
Annual Performance (FY26 vs FY25)
| Particulars (Rs. Crs) | FY26 | FY25 | YoY% |
| Total Income | 5,928| 4,815| 23.1% |
| EBITDA | 2,025| 1,410| 43.7% |
| Profit After Tax | 1,109| 702 | 58% |
| Cash Profit* | 1,818| 1,199| 51.6% |
Operational and Strategic Highlights
Record Production and Performance
- The company achieved its highest ever annual generation and sale of thermal and hydro power.
- It also recorded its highest ever annual production of Sponge Iron, Iron Ore Pellets, HB Wires, and Coal.
- The Energy segment emerged as the primary growth driver, contributing two-thirds to the FY26 EBITDA of Rs 2,025 Cr.
Strategic Milestone: SKS Power Acquisition
- The Hon'ble Supreme Court upheld the Company's resolution plan for SKS Power Generation (Chhattisgarh) Ltd.
- This paves the way for the company to double its energy capacity by FY30, with a planned expansion to 4x300 MW.
Management Commentary
Mr. Pankaj Sarda, Managing Director, commented on the results:
- FY26 marked a strategic inflection point with EBITDA crossing the Rs 2,000 Cr mark.
- The performance was achieved despite global supply disruptions and price volatility, supported by strong domestic demand and operational resilience.
- Over the past five years, the company has transformed from a mid-sized metals player into a scalable, diversified energy and mining business, evidenced by a 5x energy capacity expansion and a 3x increase in PAT.
- The company's energy portfolio will be further strengthened by the recent acquisition of a 66 MW hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The company has a net debt-free balance sheet and plans to double its operational energy capacity over the medium term.
Capital Allocation
- The company announced its highest ever dividend at 200%, led by the PAT growth of 58% YoY.
Corporate Profile
Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited (SEML), incorporated in 1973, is an integrated energy and minerals company with interests in power generation, mining, steel, and ferro alloys. It operates:
- Thermal and hydro power plants with capacities totaling ~930 MW.
- Iron ore and coal mines in Chhattisgarh.
- Manufacturing facilities in Raipur and Vizag.
The company is building a diversified "Energy-plus-Minerals Platform" and holds a CRISIL 'AA– with a positive outlook' credit rating.