Ambica FY26 net profit rises to ₹344.74 lakh, approves preferential allotment
Ambica Agarbathies Aroma & Industries Ltd reported a net profit of ₹344.74 lakh for FY26, up from ₹48.86 lakh in FY25. The board approved a preferential allotment of 8,48,600 equity shares to promoter group members.

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Ambica Agarbathies Aroma & Industries Ltd reported a net profit of ₹344.74 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a significant increase from ₹48.86 lakh in the previous year. The board approved the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year during its meeting held on May 30, 2026. The company’s total income for FY26 stood at ₹14954.02 lakh, compared to ₹12892.18 lakh in FY25.
Financial Performance
The company recorded a profit before tax of ₹502.93 lakh for FY26, up from ₹269.22 lakh in the prior year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the net profit was ₹81.59 lakh, reversing the loss of ₹193.53 lakh reported in the same quarter of the previous year. Total income for Q4FY26 was ₹2565.92 lakh. The statutory auditors, M/s. Ramasamy Koteswara Rao & Co LLP, issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results.
Preferential Allotment
The board approved the issuance of up to 8,48,600 equity shares of ₹10 each at a price of ₹24 per share, including a premium of ₹14 per share, on a preferential basis to members of the promoter group. The total issue size amounts to ₹2,03,66,400. The investors identified include Satrasala Lavanya Gupta, Perla Ambica Ramachandran, Alapati Karthik Hanuma Kumar, and Alapati Lakshmana Ramachandra Ambica Eswar.
Shareholder Approval
To approve the preferential allotment, the board will convene an Extraordinary General Meeting on June 30, 2026, at the company's registered office. Mr. Jineshwar Kumar Sankhala has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the voting process. The issuance is subject to necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Segment Results
The Agarbathies Division reported a segment revenue of ₹11,583.75 lakh for FY26, while the Hotel Division contributed ₹3,370.27 lakh. The Agarbathies Division recorded a profit before tax of ₹610.55 lakh, whereas the Hotel Division reported a loss before tax of ₹107.62 lakh for the year.
Historical Stock Returns for Ambica Agarbathies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.08% | +0.21% | -0.29% | -9.89% | -20.66% | -5.99% |
What strategic initiatives will the company undertake with the ₹20.37 crore raised through the preferential allotment?
How does the company plan to address the consistent losses in the Hotel Division moving forward?
Will the strong recovery in Q4FY26 be sustained into the first quarter of the upcoming fiscal year?




























