West Coast Paper Mills Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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West Coast Paper Mills Limited reported standalone net profit of Rs 1,535.34 crore for FY26, down 46% from Rs 2,847.07 crore in FY25. Revenue from operations remained flat at Rs 2,498.49 crore (vs Rs 2,511.35 crore). Other income dropped significantly to Rs 68.94 crore from Rs 149.98 crore. On consolidated basis, net profit fell 54% to Rs 1,557.26 crore on revenue of Rs 4,278.79 crore (up 5.3%). EBITDA margins compressed due to higher input costs. The board recommended dividend of Rs 3 per share (150%), reduced from Rs 5 per share in previous year. A subsequent event note discloses that subsidiary Andhra Paper Limited's Kadiyam plant has been under lockout since May 1, 2026 due to an illegal strike by contract workmen, which may impact future operations. Auditors issued unmodified opinion on both standalone and consolidated results.
Profit declined significantly year-on-year due to lower other income and compressed margins. The ongoing lockout at Andhra Paper's manufacturing facility adds operational risk and could affect consolidated performance in coming quarters.