Board has recommended Final Dividend of Rs 2.50/- per equity share for the FY 2025-26, subject to approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting
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Ruchira Papers board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share (25% on face value of Rs 10) for FY 2025-26, pending shareholder approval at the ensuing AGM. The company reported total income of Rs 64,880.39 lakh for FY 2025-26, down from Rs 65,371.32 lakh in the previous year. Profit before tax declined to Rs 5,954.45 lakh from Rs 9,042.56 lakh, while profit after tax fell to Rs 4,414.30 lakh from Rs 6,732.68 lakh. Basic EPS for the year stands at Rs 14.79 compared to Rs 22.56 in the previous year. The auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results.
Despite a significant decline in profitability (profit after tax down ~34% YoY), the company has maintained the same dividend of Rs 2.50 per share, indicating management's confidence and commitment to shareholder returns. This positive signal may support the stock price ahead of the AGM.