Board approves Dividend
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Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd's Board declared a dividend of Rs. 0.75 per equity share (75%) for FY2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. The company reported standalone revenue of Rs. 4,37,140 lakhs (up 3.2% YoY) and standalone PAT of Rs. 18,700 lakhs (up 8.6% YoY). However, consolidated PAT declined 22% to Rs. 19,357 lakhs from Rs. 24,888 lakhs due to lower JV contributions. Auditors L.B. Jha & Co. issued a qualified opinion because the company created a Rs. 700 crore contingency provision charged directly to free reserves (not through P&L), citing geopolitical and macro risks. An exceptional item of Rs. 302.26 lakhs was recorded for labour code impact (gratuity/leave). The Board also approved up to Rs. 200 crore investment in defence business via Texmaco Defence Technologies Ltd over 3-5 years and a collaboration with Sigma Rail Systems Pvt. Ltd for signalling and power electronics.
The qualified audit opinion and Rs. 700 crore off-balance sheet contingency provision raise concerns about risk transparency and earnings quality, though the dividend signals management confidence. The sharp decline in consolidated PAT and non-standard accounting treatment may weigh on investor sentiment despite healthy standalone performance.