Aries Agro Limited has closed its trading window for equity shares effective July 1, 2026, restricting transactions for all directors, officers, designated employees, and other employees. The window will remain shut until 48 hours after the company announces its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. This measure is in compliance with Clause 4 of the Schedule B to the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, which mandates that trading restrictions commence not later than the end of every quarter and continue until 48 hours post-results declaration.

The restriction covers all equity shares of the company and applies uniformly to its personnel to prevent insider trading during the sensitive period surrounding financial disclosures. The specific date for the board meeting to approve and adopt the unaudited financial results for Q1FY27 has not yet been finalized and will be communicated to the stock exchanges in due course.

The closure aligns with clarifications issued by the exchanges regarding the timing of trading windows, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The company has notified BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding this development.

Key Details

Aries Agro Limited reported a 26.5% increase in net profit to ₹42.37 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by robust revenue growth and operational efficiency. Revenue from operations rose 18.93% to ₹956.88 crore from ₹804.59 crore in the previous year. The board recommended a total dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share, comprising a final dividend of ₹1.50 and a special dividend of ₹1.00, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results.

Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew 35.82% to ₹60.29 crore in FY26 from ₹44.39 crore in FY25. EBITDA increased 22.93% to ₹88.86 crore, with margins improving to 9.29% from 8.98% in the prior year. The company enhanced its working capital efficiency, reducing the overall cycle from 89 days to 64 days. Inventory holding days decreased from 60 to 55 days, while trade receivable days improved substantially from 53 to 35 days.

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Dividend Recommendation

The board recommended a dividend of 25%, or ₹2.50 per equity share of ₹10 each, for FY26. This includes a final dividend of ₹1.50 per share and a special dividend of ₹1.00 per share attributed to the company's growth. The payout is pending approval by the shareholders.