Creative Newtech Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 and declaration of Dividend
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Creative Newtech Limited reported strong full-year results for FY2026 ended March 31, 2026. Standalone revenue grew 55.7% to Rs. 25,511.6 Lakhs from Rs. 16,385.5 Lakhs in FY2025, driven by both Brand Business and Market Entry Specialist segments. Standalone PAT increased 34.3% to Rs. 3,434.8 Lakhs (EPS Rs. 22.87), while consolidated PAT for equity holders rose 33.7% to Rs. 6,174.7 Lakhs. The Board declared a dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share (5% on Rs. 10 face value), subject to shareholder approval. However, operating cash flow turned sharply negative at Rs. (2,573.8) Lakhs versus positive Rs. 1,400 Lakhs in the prior year, due to significant working capital build-up — trade receivables doubled to Rs. 5,514 Lakhs and inventory increased to Rs. 13,188 Lakhs. Short-term borrowings surged to Rs. 3,242.5 Lakhs from Rs. 695.3 Lakhs to fund this growth. The company appointed Mr. Ajit Thakur as CFO replacing Mr. Abhijit Kanvinde. Auditors gave an unmodified (clean) opinion on both standalone and consolidated financials.
While revenue and profit growth are strong, the significant negative operating cash flow and rapidly rising borrowings raise concerns about working capital management and financial sustainability. Investors should monitor if this cash flow situation normalises in coming quarters.