Outcome of Board Meeting Held on 26th May, 2026
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Finolex Industries reported audited FY2026 standalone revenue of Rs 4,113 Cr, marginally lower than Rs 4,142 Cr in FY2025. Standalone PAT declined to Rs 580 Cr from Rs 778 Cr in FY2025, a fall of about 25%, largely because FY2025 included a one-time exceptional gain of Rs 417 Cr from sale of leasehold land at Chinchwad, Pune. Without that exceptional item, underlying profitability improved significantly with PBT rising to Rs 765 Cr from Rs 588 Cr. The Board recommended a total dividend of Rs 2.75 per share (100% regular + 37.5% special), up from previous year. Cost and internal auditors were reappointed for FY2027. The company's debt doubled to Rs 437 Cr while inventories jumped to Rs 1,026 Cr, impacting operating cash flow which halved to Rs 192 Cr. Statutory auditors Walker Chandiok issued an unmodified clean opinion.
Profit after tax declined 25% year-on-year primarily due to a non-recurring exceptional gain in the prior year; excluding that, underlying earnings improved. Higher borrowings and inventory build-up have compressed cash generation, which investors should monitor. The generous dividend payout signals management confidence despite the reported PAT decline.