Enclosed herewith Outcome of Board Meeting held on May 8, 2026.
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Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd reported a significant turnaround from profit to loss for FY2026 ended March 31, 2026. Standalone revenue declined to Rs 16,130 lakhs from Rs 18,138 lakhs in FY2025 (approximately 11% decline). The company posted a standalone loss of Rs 89 lakhs for the year versus a profit of Rs 618 lakhs in the previous year. Consolidated loss after non-controlling interest was Rs 74 lakhs compared to profit of Rs 902 lakhs in FY2025. The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (15%), sharply lower than Rs 3.50 per share paid last year. Exceptional items included Rs 20 lakhs impact from new Labour Code implementation. The statutory auditor B S R & Co. LLP issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on both standalone and consolidated financial results.
The company swung from profit to loss primarily due to revenue decline and margin compression. The sharp dividend cut signals weaker cash generation. Despite the losses, the clean audit opinion indicates no going concern issues, though shareholders should monitor if the decline is cyclical or structural.