Summary of Key Information:
Reporting Period: Quarter and Year Ended 31 March 2026
Nature of Filing / Announcement: Outcome of Board Meeting - Audited Financial Results and Dividend Recommendation
Audit Opinion:
Modified Opinion (Qualified Opinion) issued by M/s. Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP
Key Financial Highlights [Amount in INR Million]:
Standalone Results:
Quarter Ended 31-Mar-26:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹1,176.92
- Total Income: ₹1,240.29
- Net Profit: ₹60.08
- EPS: ₹23.41 (Basic and Diluted)
Year Ended 31-Mar-26 vs 31-Mar-25:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹5,486.55 (vs ₹5,544.05 in FY25) - Decreased 1.04%
- Total Income: ₹5,716.22 (vs ₹5,730.15 in FY25) - Decreased 0.24%
- Net Profit: ₹353.02 (vs ₹256.08 in FY25) - Increased 37.87%
- EPS: ₹137.57 (vs ₹99.80 in FY25) - Increased 37.85%
- Other Equity: ₹3,394.42 (vs ₹3,087.46 in FY25) - Increased 9.94%
- Cash and Cash Equivalents: ₹273.02 (vs ₹153.48 in FY25) - Increased 77.89%
- Total Debt: Not specifically disclosed but borrowings visible in balance sheet
Consolidated Results:
Not Specified (Company does not have any subsidiary, associate or joint venture as at 31 March 2026)
Segment-wise Performance:
The Company operates in a single reportable segment - "Prepared Foods" (manufacture and sale of Prepared Foods).
Corporate Actions:
- Final Dividend: Recommended payment of ₹10 per equity share (100% payout) on 25,66,000 equity shares (Face Value ₹10 each)
- Dividend subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
- No share split, bonus issue, buyback, or capital structure changes announced
Other Significant Information:
- Company recognizes an exceptional item of ₹4.53 million for incremental provision towards Gratuity due to implementation of new Labour Codes effective from 21 November 2025
- Government of India notified rules to New Labour Codes on 08 May 2026, but state rules are yet to be notified
- Company plans to re-initiate process to obtain shareholder approval for ratification of related party transactions
- No change in accounting policy affecting comparability disclosed
- No forward-looking guidance or management outlook provided
Assets and Liabilities Position as at 31 March 2026:
- Total Assets: ₹4,751.16 million
- Total Equity: ₹3,420.08 million
- Non-current assets: ₹2,325.83 million
- Current assets: ₹2,425.33 million (including inventories ₹1,076.81 million, trade receivables ₹711.50 million, cash ₹273.02 million)
- Non-current liabilities: ₹387.82 million
- Current liabilities: ₹943.26 million
Cash Flow Statement for Year Ended 31 March 2026:
- Net cash from operating activities: ₹590.00 million
- Net cash used in investing activities: ₹(63.41) million
- Net cash used in financing activities: ₹(407.05) million
- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents: ₹119.54 million
Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications:
Management stated that the audit qualifications do not impact the reported financial figures:
- Turnover/Total income: ₹5,716.22 million (both adjusted and as reported)
- Total Expenditure: ₹5,236.20 million (both adjusted and as reported)
- Net Profit: ₹353.02 million (both adjusted and as reported)
- EPS: ₹137.57 (both adjusted and as reported)
- Total Assets: ₹4,751.16 million (both adjusted and as reported)
- Total Liabilities: ₹1,331.08 million (both adjusted and as reported)
- Net Worth: ₹3,420.08 million (both adjusted and as reported)
Management was unable to estimate the impact of the audit qualification, stating "Not assessable at this point of time."