Alkali Metals returns to profit in FY26, appoints ED

Alkali Metals Limited returned to profitability in the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a net profit of ₹55.65 lakh compared to a net loss of ₹579.98 lakh in the previous year. The company's revenue from operations rose to ₹9,302.90 lakh for FY26, up from ₹8,233.00 lakh in the corresponding period last year. The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹1 per equity share of ₹10 each for the financial year 2025-26.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company posted a net profit of ₹401.53 lakh, compared to ₹435.47 lakh in the same quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹2,873.29 lakh, compared to ₹2,486.78 lakh in Q4FY25. Total income for the year reached ₹9,364.16 lakh, while total expenses were recorded at ₹9,032.42 lakh.

Financial Performance

The audited financial results, reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board on May 26, 2026, indicate a strong operational recovery. Profit from operations before exceptional items and tax for the year was ₹331.74 lakh, a turnaround from a loss of ₹572.68 lakh in FY25. The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the year improved to ₹0.55 from a negative ₹5.70 in the previous year.

Particulars	Year Ended 31-03-26 (₹ in Lakhs)	Year Ended 31-03-25 (₹ in Lakhs)
Revenue from operations	9,302.90	8,233.00
Total Income	9,364.16	8,389.70
Total Expenses	9,032.42	8,962.38
Net Profit for the year	55.65	(579.98)
Earnings per Share (Basic)	0.55	(5.70)

Board Decisions and Appointments

During its 271st meeting held on May 26, 2026, the Board approved the audited financial results and the appointment of key executives. Mr. Y.V. Prashanth, Non-Executive Director, was appointed as an Executive Director effective June 1, 2026, for a period of 3 years subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, the Board approved the re-appointment of Sri Y.S.R. Venkata Rao as Managing Director effective May 1, 2027, also subject to member approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Mr. Y.V. Prashanth holds a B. Pharmacy degree from Andhra University and an MS in Pharmacy from the USA. He previously served as an Executive Director of the company and possesses experience in liquidity management, client development, marketing, and receivables and payables management. He is the son of Sri Y.S.R. Venkata Rao, the Managing Director and Promoter of the company, and the brother of Ms. Y. Lalithya Poorna, a Non-Executive Director and Promoter Group Shareholder.

Segment Reporting and Auditor's Opinion

The company identified geographical segments as reportable segments under Ind AS-108. For the year ended March 31, 2026, domestic revenue was ₹4,734.39 lakh, while export revenue stood at ₹4,568.51 lakh. M/s. For J V S L & Associates, Chartered Accountants, the statutory auditors, issued an unmodified report on the annual audited financial statements. The report confirms that the financial results give a true and fair view in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standards.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-2.96%	+29.53%	+30.42%	+4.38%	-14.32%	+44.68%

Alkali Metals Limited has notified the stock exchanges of a forthcoming Board of Directors meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The meeting will be conducted through two-way audio-visual means, in compliance with Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intimation was filed on May 18, 2026, and signed by Siddharth Dubey, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Board Meeting Details

The following key agenda items have been disclosed for the upcoming board meeting:

Parameter:	Details
Meeting Date:	Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Mode:	Two-way audio-visual means
Regulatory Basis:	Regulation 29, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Financial Period Under Review:	Fourth Quarter and Financial Year ended March 31, 2026
Key Agenda Items:	Approval of Audited Financial Results, Dividend recommendation (if any), Other business items

Agenda Overview

The primary purpose of the meeting is to consider and approve the audited financial results of the company for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ended on March 31, 2026. In addition to the financial results, the board will also deliberate on the recommendation of a dividend, if any, for the relevant period. Other business items are also listed on the agenda, though further details have not been disclosed in the intimation.

About Alkali Metals Limited

Alkali Metals Limited is headquartered at Plot B-5, Block III, IDA, Uppal, Hyderabad – 500 039, India. The company is engaged in the manufacture of a range of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, including: