Summary of Key Information:

Reporting Period (Quarter/Year): Quarter and Half Year ended 30th September, 2026 (Q2 FY27)

Nature of Filing / Announcement: Outcome of Board Meeting - Unaudited Financial Results and Dividend Declaration

Audit Opinion:

Clean/Unqualified - The statutory auditors, Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP, issued an unmodified conclusion stating nothing has come to their attention that causes them to believe the statement contains any material misstatement.

Key Financial Highlights [₹ in Lakhs]:

Standalone Results:

Quarter Ended 30-09-2026 (Current) vs 30-09-2025 (Corresponding):

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹84,406 lakhs vs ₹170,577 lakhs (YoY decline, not comparable due to tax changes)
  • Total Income: ₹86,494 lakhs vs ₹174,643 lakhs
  • Profit before Tax: ₹5,330 lakhs vs ₹11,158 lakhs
  • Net Profit: ₹4,104 lakhs vs ₹9,211 lakhs (55% decline)
  • EPS: ₹2.41 vs ₹5.42

Half Year Ended 30-09-2026 vs 30-09-2025:

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹170,488 lakhs vs ₹364,490 lakhs
  • Total Income: ₹174,643 lakhs vs ₹387,255 lakhs
  • Profit before Tax: ₹11,158 lakhs vs ₹15,440 lakhs
  • Net Profit: ₹9,211 lakhs vs ₹11,534 lakhs
  • EPS: ₹5.42 vs ₹6.79

Balance Sheet Position as at 30-09-2026:

  • Paid-up Equity Share Capital: ₹16,986 lakhs (Face Value ₹10 per share)
  • Other Equity: ₹115,617 lakhs
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: ₹769 lakhs
  • Total Assets: ₹206,113 lakhs
  • Total Debt: Not specified (No debt disclosed in liabilities)

Consolidated Results:

Not applicable - The company does not have any subsidiary company including an associate and joint venture. Accordingly, preparation of consolidated financial statements is not applicable.

Segment-wise Performance:

The company has a single operating segment viz. "tobacco and related products" and accordingly, reviews business performance at an overall Company level. Therefore, segment-wise disclosure is not applicable.

Corporate Actions:

Dividend Declaration:

  • Interim dividend of ₹120 per share (1200%) declared on equity shares of face value ₹10 each for FY26-27
  • Dividend amount: ₹20,345 lakhs (including tax thereon)

Other Significant Information:

Cash Flow Statement Highlights for Half Year Ended 30-09-2026:

  • Net cash generated from Operating Activities: ₹19,880 lakhs
  • Net cash generated from Investing Activities: ₹1,139 lakhs
  • Net cash used in Financing Activities: ₹20,345 lakhs (primarily dividend payments)
  • Net change in cash and cash equivalents: ₹(1,600) lakhs

Balance Sheet Movement:

  • Inventories increased to ₹75,699 lakhs from ₹67,497 lakhs (Mar 31, 2026)
  • Investments decreased to ₹59,387 lakhs from ₹55,853 lakhs
  • Trade Receivables decreased to ₹3,959 lakhs from ₹4,702 lakhs
  • Property, Plant and Equipment decreased to ₹22,883 lakhs from ₹24,416 lakhs