Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited reported strong financial performance for FY 2025-26 with standalone revenue from operations of ₹78,610.66 crore, up 10.6% from ₹71,049.91 crore in the previous year. The company achieved a dramatic turnaround, reporting profit after tax of ₹3,061.85 crore compared to just ₹173.53 crore in FY 2024-25. The board recommended a final equity dividend of ₹54 per share (540%) plus an interim dividend of ₹8 per share already paid. Gross refining margin more than doubled to US$ 9.28 per barrel from US$ 4.22 per barrel. The debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 0.39 to 0.18. Statutory auditors issued unmodified (clean) opinion on both standalone and consolidated financial statements.
The massive PAT growth and improved refining margins indicate strong operational performance. The company declared significant dividends, signaling confidence in future cash flows. However, shareholders should note governance issues regarding insufficient independent directors on the board and committees.