The Board recommends a final dividend at the rate of 10% for the financial year ended 31st March 2025
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Kanchi Karpooram's Board approved unaudited financial results for Q1 FY26 (quarter ended 30 June 2025), with the statutory auditor issuing an unmodified limited review opinion. Revenue from operations stood at Rs. 3,587.15 lakhs, almost flat compared to Rs. 3,572.27 lakhs in Q1 FY25, but profit after tax fell sharply to Rs. 219.41 lakhs from Rs. 561.02 lakhs a year ago, pushing EPS down to Rs. 5.05 from Rs. 12.92. The Board also recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.00 per share (10%) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on 20 September 2025, with the record date set for 13 September 2025. Additionally, three directors were re-appointed for 5-year terms, including Mr. Dipesh Suresh Jain as Joint Managing Director and an Independent Director for a second term. The 32nd AGM will be held via video conferencing.
Shareholders will receive a Rs. 1 per share dividend, but the steep drop in Q1 profitability — nearly 61% YoY despite stable revenue — signals significant margin pressure and may concern investors looking at near-term earnings momentum. Director continuity is positive for governance stability, though the sharp earnings compression is the key watchpoint.