Board approves Dividend
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Blue Star Limited's Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 8.5 per equity share (face value Rs 2) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on August 6, 2026. The record date is July 17, 2026. This represents a dividend cut from Rs 9 per share paid in FY25. For FY26, the company reported consolidated revenue of Rs 12,402 crore (up 3.6% YoY) but net profit fell to Rs 527 crore from Rs 591 crore in FY25, impacted by a one-time labour code adjustment and lower other income. Standalone PAT was Rs 385 crore. The company has maintained healthy financial metrics with net worth of Rs 3,431 crore and debt equity ratio of 0.18.
The dividend cut from Rs 9 to Rs 8.5 per share signals reduced profitability this year, which could disappoint income-focused investors. However, the underlying business shows revenue growth and strong balance sheet, suggesting this is a temporary pullback rather than a structural concern.