Bengal & Assam Company Limited bengal & assam company limited has fixed September 1, 2026, as the record date for the payment of a proposed dividend of ₹50 per equity share. This distribution, recommended by the Board of Directors for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, carries significant value for shareholders, offering a substantial return on the ₹10 face value shares. However, the payout remains conditional upon final approval by members at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The company notified the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on August 11, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notification confirms that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to Tuesday, September 8, 2026. This closure period covers both the determination of dividend entitlements and the eligibility criteria for attending the AGM.

The 79th AGM is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Indian Standard Time. In line with ongoing regulatory preferences for remote participation, the meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). Shareholders holding shares in dematerialized form will have their entitlements determined based on beneficial ownership details received from depositories as of the record date.

Upon declaration at the AGM, the dividend will be disbursed within three to four weeks. Payments will be made to members whose names appear on the company's Register of Members as of September 1, 2026. For physical shares, this refers to the standard register, while demat holders rely on depository data snapshots taken on that specific date.

Key Dates and Details

The announcement underscores the company’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders, pending formal ratification. The use of VC/OAVM for the AGM ensures broader accessibility for investors while maintaining compliance with corporate governance standards. Investors should note that until the AGM concludes and the resolution is passed, the dividend remains a recommendation rather than a guaranteed obligation.

Bengal & Assam Company Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹84,340.45 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹75,482.77 lakh in the previous year. The board of directors recommended a dividend of ₹50 per equity share, or 500%, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The company's standalone net profit for the year was ₹11,977.42 lakh. The financial results were approved by the board in a meeting held on May 29, 2026, with auditors V. Singhi & Associates providing an unmodified opinion on both standalone and consolidated statements.

Q4 Performance

On a quarterly basis, Bengal & Assam's consolidated net profit declined to ₹2B compared to ₹2.3B in the same period of the previous year. However, consolidated revenue for Q4 rose to ₹6.3B from ₹5.2B year-on-year, reflecting improved top-line momentum even as profitability came under pressure.

Full-Year Financial Performance

Revenue from operations on a consolidated basis rose to ₹2,37,684.97 lakh in FY26 from ₹2,12,790.09 lakh in FY25. Standalone revenue from operations increased significantly to ₹29,563.19 lakh from ₹15,749.07 lakh in the prior year. The total comprehensive income for the consolidated entity stood at ₹87,709.18 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026. The following table outlines the key financial metrics for the standalone and consolidated entities:

Exceptional Items

Exceptional items for the year included an impact of ₹17.40 lakh in standalone results and ₹782.56 lakh in consolidated results related to the New Labour Codes notified by the Government of India. Additionally, stamp duty expenses of ₹194.78 lakh in the consolidated financial results pertained to Umang Dairies Limited pursuant to a Composite Scheme of Arrangement.

Segment Performance

The company operates across various segments including Tyre, Paper, Cement, Polymer & Textile, and Others. On a consolidated basis, the Polymer & Textile segment reported the highest total income at ₹1,90,517.22 lakh for FY26, followed by Others at ₹52,800.35 lakh. The Tyre segment reported a profit before interest and taxes of ₹3,976.84 lakh, while the Paper segment recorded ₹3,792.55 lakh for the year.