Ester Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 13, 2026, recommended Final Dividend of Rs. 0.25 per equity share.
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Ester Industries Limited reported FY2026 audited standalone results with revenue declining 2.4% to Rs. 1,04,513 lakhs from Rs. 1,07,046 lakhs in FY2025. Profit before tax dropped sharply to Rs. 756 lakhs from Rs. 5,464 lakhs (down ~86%), while net profit after tax fell to Rs. 437 lakhs from Rs. 3,688 lakhs. Basic EPS stood at Rs. 0.45 versus Rs. 4.31 in the previous year. Consolidated revenue grew to Rs. 1,39,271 lakhs, though net profit declined to Rs. 1,209 lakhs from Rs. 2,781 lakhs. The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.25 per equity share (face value Rs. 5), subject to shareholder approval. Statutory auditors Walker Chandiok & Co LLP issued unmodified opinions on both standalone and consolidated results.
The sharp decline in standalone profitability despite relatively stable revenue signals margin compression, likely due to higher raw material costs and finance costs. The modest dividend may reassure investors but the 86% drop in profit is a significant concern.