BASF India Limited conducted an Analyst & Fund Managers meeting on May 22, 2026, via audio-visual means. The company presented its financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, and provided updates on its business segments and strategic initiatives.

Financial Performance

For the fiscal year 2025-26, the company reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 15,539 crore, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year's Rs 15,260 crore. Profit before tax and before exceptional items (PBT bEI) stood at Rs 564 crore for the year, down from Rs 617 crore in the prior year.

The following table summarizes the consolidated financial performance:

Segment Performance

Revenue growth was driven by the Industrial Solutions and Nutrition & Care segments. Industrial Solutions revenue increased by 22% to Rs 3,501 crore, while Nutrition & Care rose by 5% to Rs 2,946 crore. However, the Agricultural Solutions segment reported a decline of 6% in revenue to Rs 4,624 crore.

Business Updates

The company highlighted several key developments, including capacity enhancement for Cellasto® at Dahej and a new dispersions line at Mangalore. Additionally, BASF Group plans to establish two new global hubs in Hyderabad for Global Digital Solutions and Global Business Services.

Coatings Business Update

The Automotive OEM and Refinish Coatings business, operated by subsidiary BASF India Coatings Pvt Ltd, generated sales of Rs 595 crore as of March 31, 2026. The company noted that the transaction to divest this business is expected to close by Q2 of calendar year 2026.

BASF India Limited has announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net profit of ₹4,169.2 million for the year, a decline from ₹4,992.0 million recorded in the previous fiscal year. Revenue from operations increased to ₹1,49,854.0 million from ₹1,48,114.4 million in the same period last year.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net profit of ₹635.8 million, compared to ₹471.0 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹34,530.4 million, up from ₹31,890.6 million in the prior year quarter. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹25 per equity share, equivalent to 250%, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

Operational Highlights

The company's total assets as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹81,814.9 million, compared to ₹83,304.9 million in the previous year. The equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹432.9 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share after exceptional items from continuing operations were ₹96.3 for the year, down from ₹115.7 in the previous year.

The independent auditor's report for the standalone and consolidated financial results carries an unmodified opinion. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.