Bajaj Electricals Q4 EBITDA Slumps 54% YoY; FY26 Net Loss at ₹9,086 Lakh
Bajaj Electricals posted a Q4 EBITDA of 431M Rupees, down sharply from 930M Rupees YoY, as EBITDA margin contracted to 3.48% from 7.35%. The company reported a full-year consolidated net loss of ₹9,086 lakh, weighed down by exceptional items of ₹9,115 lakh. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹3.00 per share and approved fund-raising of up to ₹500 crore, while appointing Ms. Ashween Anand as the new CFO.

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Bajaj Electricals Limited announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹9,086 lakh for the fiscal year, a sharp reversal from the net profit of ₹13,342 lakh in the previous year. On a standalone basis, the net loss for the year was ₹7,726 lakh compared to a net profit of ₹13,342 lakh in FY25.
Financial Performance
The total revenue from operations for the consolidated entity decreased to ₹446,216 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, from ₹482,843 lakh in the corresponding period last year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a consolidated net loss of 675M Rupees compared to a net profit of 590M Rupees in the same quarter of the previous year. Q4 consolidated revenue stood at 12.4B Rupees, down from 12.7B Rupees in the year-ago period.
The company's Q4 operating performance also reflected significant pressure, with EBITDA declining sharply on a year-on-year basis. The following table presents the key quarterly operating and financial metrics:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue: | 12.4B Rupees | 12.7B Rupees |
| EBITDA: | 431M Rupees | 930M Rupees |
| EBITDA Margin: | 3.48% | 7.35% |
| Consolidated Net Profit/(Loss): | (675M) Rupees | 590M Rupees |
The company attributed the annual loss to exceptional items totaling ₹9,115 lakh, which included an impairment of goodwill amounting to ₹2,644 lakh and an impairment of moulds and dies of ₹2,931 lakh. Additionally, the company recognized an estimated expense of ₹2,872 lakh towards gratuity and leave encashment following the notification of new Labour Codes.
The following table summarizes the key annual financial metrics:
| Metric: | Year Ended Mar 31, 2026 | Year Ended Mar 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue from Operations: | ₹446,216 lakh | ₹482,843 lakh |
| Consolidated Net Profit/(Loss): | ₹(9,086) lakh | ₹13,342 lakh |
| Standalone Revenue from Operations: | ₹446,216 lakh | ₹482,843 lakh |
| Standalone Net Profit/(Loss): | ₹(7,726) lakh | ₹13,342 lakh |
| Total Exceptional Items: | ₹(9,115) lakh | ₹2,137 lakh |
Dividend Declaration
In celebration of 100 years of the Bajaj Group, the Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹3.00 per share, or 150% of the face value of ₹2 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming 87th Annual General Meeting. If approved, the dividend will be credited or dispatched on or after August 6, 2026. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility is set as July 17, 2026.
Management Changes
The Board approved the appointment of Ms. Ashween Anand as the Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the company, effective May 16, 2026. Ms. Anand brings over 16 years of experience in finance and strategy, having previously served as the CFO at Tata Starbucks. Consequently, Mr. Suketu Shah has resigned from his position as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective from the close of business hours on May 15, 2026.
Fund Raising Approval
The Board has also approved a proposal to seek shareholder approval at the 87th AGM to raise or borrow funds up to ₹500 crore. This may be done through the issuance of securities, including unsecured non-convertible debentures and commercial papers, in one or more tranches, depending on prevailing market conditions. The 87th Annual General Meeting of the company is scheduled to be held on August 6, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Bajaj Electricals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.89% | -5.40% | +3.43% | -22.47% | -38.22% | -60.25% |
How will new CFO Ashween Anand's strategy differ from her predecessor's approach in addressing Bajaj Electricals' declining revenue and restoring profitability in FY27?
Could the ₹500 crore fund-raising initiative signal potential acquisitions or capacity expansions, and how might this additional debt burden impact the company's already stressed balance sheet?
Given the sharp EBITDA margin compression from 7.35% to 3.48%, which specific product segments or cost structures is management targeting to recover operating leverage in the near term?


































