Record date for interim dividend
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Alicon Castalloy Limited declared an interim dividend of Rs. 2 per equity share (40% on Rs. 5 face value) for FY 2025-26, with record date fixed as 19th May 2026. Standalone revenue grew 8.8% to Rs. 1,66,074 lakhs, but net profit declined 13.4% to Rs. 3,287 lakhs due to higher raw material costs (up 19% to Rs. 93,076 lakhs) and increased other expenses. The company also recorded two exceptional items totaling Rs. 757 lakhs - Rs. 500 lakhs for labor code changes and Rs. 257 lakhs for settlement of a past legal claim. Auditors gave unmodified opinion on both standalone and consolidated results. Consolidated net profit was Rs. 3,444 lakhs on revenue of Rs. 1,77,573 lakhs.
The dividend declaration is positive for shareholders, but the decline in profitability despite revenue growth signals margin pressure from rising input costs. Investors should monitor whether the company can restore margins in FY2027 given the challenging cost environment.