Approved the Audited Standalone Financial Results for the quarter and year ended 31.03.2026.
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B&A Packaging India reported FY2026 revenue of Rs 14,219 lakhs, up 8.5% from Rs 13,099 lakhs in FY2025. However, profit after tax fell 28% to Rs 706 lakhs from Rs 983 lakhs, with PBT declining 27.5% to Rs 990 lakhs. Q4 PAT stood at Rs 111 lakhs. The profit decline was driven by higher finance costs (Rs 70 vs Rs 46 lakhs), increased employee costs partly due to new labour codes effective November 2025, and rising raw material costs. Operating cash flow turned negative at Rs -99 lakhs versus Rs 839 lakhs in the prior year due to higher working capital requirements. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs 1 per share. The statutory auditor issued an unqualified opinion with no modifications. The predecessor auditor was replaced this year.
The stock may face pressure as profits declined 28% despite modest revenue growth, indicating margin compression. Negative operating cash flow and increased debt levels also raise concerns about financial discipline, though an unchanged dividend provides some investor comfort.