Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 and Recommendation of Dividend for FY 2025-26
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Kalyani Investment Company reported standalone profit after tax of ₹511.17 million for FY 2025-26, down from ₹537.08 million in the previous year. Consolidated profit after tax fell to ₹367.69 million from ₹715.44 million, largely due to a negative contribution of ₹158.72 million from its associate Hikal Limited (31.36% stake). The decline in associate performance was impacted by a ₹147.71 million impairment charge related to asset repurposing and ₹119.16 million in exceptional items from new labour code changes. The Board recommended a dividend of ₹10 per share (100% payout). Auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on both standalone and consolidated results. Cash flow from operations remained negative at ₹140.13 million for standalone operations.
The significant decline in consolidated earnings due to associate Hikal Limited's underperformance may weigh on investor sentiment, though the clean audit opinion and dividend payout signal financial stability. Shareholders should monitor ongoing legal matters at Hikal regarding environmental compliance.