Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 13, 2025, recommended Final Dividend of 3 per equity share.
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TNPL's Board, at its May 13, 2025 meeting, approved audited standalone results for Q4 and FY ending March 31, 2025. FY25 total income fell to Rs. 4,588.31 Cr from Rs. 4,761.80 Cr last year, with revenue from operations down ~4.2% to Rs. 4,490.91 Cr. Profit before tax collapsed to just Rs. 5.30 Cr (vs Rs. 324.76 Cr in FY24), and profit after tax was a thin Rs. 3.73 Cr (vs Rs. 208.16 Cr). EBITDA shrank sharply to Rs. 527.17 Cr from Rs. 838.75 Cr. The company blamed cheap ASEAN paper imports and a 20-25% spike in domestic hardwood pulp prices for severe margin compression. Despite weak earnings, the Board recommended a 30% final dividend (Rs. 3 per share on Rs. 10 face value), to be paid post-AGM on September 19, 2025. The total dividend payout (~Rs. 20.76 Cr) exceeds FY25 PAT, drawing from accumulated reserves. Auditors issued an unmodified opinion. New CFO and Executive Director (Operations)/CRO were also appointed.
Massive earnings collapse — PAT down over 98% YoY and dividend payout exceeds annual profit, signaling weak profitability despite revenue resilience. Short-term stock sentiment likely negative due to steep earnings decline and the unsustainability of the dividend, though the unmodified audit opinion and strong reserves provide some comfort.