Outcome of the Board Meeting.
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Blue Star Limited's Board approved its audited consolidated financial results for FY2026, reporting revenue from operations of Rs 12,402 crore, up 3.6% from Rs 11,968 crore in FY2025. However, profit after tax declined 10.8% to Rs 527 crore from Rs 591 crore the prior year, with EPS falling to Rs 25.65 from Rs 28.76. The decline was partly due to an exceptional item reversal of Rs 17.52 crore (gratuity provision adjustment under new Labour Codes). Operating margin improved slightly to 7.5% from 7.32%. The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 8.50 per share (down from Rs 9 per share in FY2025), to be paid after August 6, 2026. Statutory auditors Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP issued unmodified (clean) audit opinions on both standalone and consolidated results.
The profit decline despite revenue growth suggests margin compression, which may concern investors. However, clean audit opinions and improved operating margins provide some comfort. The reduced dividend may disappoint income-focused shareholders.