AWL Agri Business Limited has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, following a Board of Directors meeting held on April 28, 2026. The company delivered strong Q4 performance with consolidated revenue growing 18% year-on-year to ₹21,465 crore, while profit after tax surged 54% to ₹293 crore. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.00 per equity share for FY26.

Q4 FY26 Financial Performance

The fourth quarter demonstrated solid topline momentum with volumes reaching 1.9 million metric tonnes, representing 14% YoY growth. Operational EBITDA stood at ₹628 crore, up 40% YoY, while PAT increased to ₹293 crore from ₹191 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Gross profit per metric ton improved to ₹12,415, reflecting 19% YoY growth.

FY26 Full Year Results

For the full financial year 2025-26, the company reported revenue of ₹74,731 crore, growing 17% YoY, with volumes at 6.8 million metric tonnes (+4% YoY). Operational EBITDA declined 6% YoY to ₹2,343 crore, while PAT decreased 15% YoY to ₹1,045 crore. The company attributed the decline in EBITDA and PAT to one-off gains in the base year, while per-MT margins remained broadly in line with management estimates at approximately ₹3,500.

Segment Performance

The Edible Oil segment delivered robust growth in Q4 FY26 with volume increasing 17% YoY to 1.22 million metric tonnes and revenue growing 19% to ₹17,520 crore. The segment's PBT surged 94% YoY to ₹357 crore. Food & FMCG volume grew 6% YoY to 0.32 million metric tonnes, while Industry Essentials volume increased 13% YoY to 0.34 million metric tonnes.

Dividend Declaration and Corporate Actions

The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.00 (100%) per equity share of ₹1.00 each for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the 28th Annual General Meeting. The record date for determining dividend eligibility has been fixed as Friday, June 19, 2026.

Annual General Meeting and Leadership Appointment

The 28th Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. through Video Conferencing and other audio-visual means. Additionally, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ravindra Kumar Singh as Whole Time Director for a period of 3 years, effective from November 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Singh, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Technology from HBTI Kanpur, has been associated with the company since July 2003 and brings over 35 years of experience in the oil and food business.

Investor Call Recording Available

Following the results announcement, AWL Agri Business has made available the audio recording of the analysts/investors call held on April 29, 2026. The company filed a regulatory communication with BSE and NSE through reference number AWL/SECT/2026-27/09, providing access to the investor call recording through their official website. Company Secretary Darshil Lakhia digitally signed the regulatory filing, confirming the availability of the recording for stakeholder access.

The statutory auditors, M/s S R B C & Co. LLP, have issued an audit report with unmodified opinion on the audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

AWL Agri Business has outlined its volume growth targets for fiscal year 2027, setting clear objectives across its primary business segments.

Growth Targets for FY27

The company has established specific volume growth targets for its two key business divisions:

Strategic Business Focus

For its edible oil segment, AWL Agri Business is targeting mid-single-digit volume growth in FY27. This conservative yet steady growth approach reflects the company's strategic positioning in the competitive edible oil market.

The foods business segment has been assigned a more aggressive growth target, with the company aiming for double-digit volume growth in FY27. This ambitious target suggests the company's confidence in expanding its market presence and operational capabilities within the foods sector.

Business Outlook

These growth targets indicate AWL Agri Business's strategic approach to expanding its market share across different segments. The differentiated growth expectations between edible oil and foods businesses reflect the varying market dynamics and growth potential within each sector.