for Audited Financial for the Quarter and Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, Declaration of Dividend and fixing of Annual General Meeting.
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B&A Packaging India Ltd reported audited standalone FY2026 results with an unmodified (clean) audit opinion from Salarpuria & Partners. Revenue grew 8.55% year-on-year to Rs 14,219 Lakhs (from Rs 13,099 Lakhs), driven by both Paper Sacks and Flexible Laminates segments. However, profitability declined sharply: PBT fell 27.5% to Rs 990.09 Lakhs and PAT dropped 28.15% to Rs 706.44 Lakhs (vs Rs 983.06 Lakhs in FY2025), primarily due to rising raw material costs, higher finance costs (up 51% to Rs 69.69 Lakhs), and an increased tax outgo. Basic EPS declined to Rs 14.24 from Rs 19.82. Operating cash flow turned negative at Rs -98.60 Lakhs due to significant working capital build-up (inventory up Rs 922 Lakhs, receivables up Rs 676 Lakhs), while the company spent Rs 1,557 Lakhs on capex. Total borrowings increased materially to Rs 1,871 Lakhs (from Rs 199 Lakhs), financed by term loans. The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 1 per share and reappointed Mr. Somnath Chatterjee as Managing Director for 5 years.
Revenue growth is modest but profit decline of 28% and negative operating cash flow are concerning signals. Rising debt and working capital pressure suggest near-term financial strain. The clean audit provides confidence but investors should watch cash conversion and debt servicing going forward.