FDC declares Rs 5 interim dividend, Q3 PAT hit by one-time Labour Code charge

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AI summary

FDC Limited's Board approved Q3 FY26 results and first interim dividend of Rs. 5 per share (same as Rs. 5 paid last year). Record date is February 11, 2026. Q3 standalone revenue was almost flat at Rs. 457.9 crores versus Rs. 458.9 crores last year. Nine-month PAT dropped sharply to Rs. 178.9 crores from Rs. 225.4 crores, dragged down by a Rs. 20.8 crores one-time exceptional expense for the new Labour Codes.

Likely market impact

Flat dividend versus last year. Profit hit by one-time Labour Code charge but underlying business is stable. Sentiment likely neutral.