Bharat Bijlee Fixes July 15 Record Date for FY26 Dividend
Bharat Bijlee announced a revised record date of July 15, 2026, for the final dividend of ₹35 per share recommended for FY26. The company reported a 19.6% increase in annual revenue to ₹2,273.80 crores, though net profit fell to ₹120.09 crores. The 79th AGM is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

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Bharat Bijlee Limited has revised the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. In a regulatory filing dated May 14, 2026, the Company informed the exchanges that the Revised Record Date is fixed as Wednesday, July 15, 2026, superseding the earlier communicated date of July 16, 2026. This intimation was made under Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors had previously recommended a dividend of ₹35 per fully paid-up equity share (700%) of face value ₹5 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing 79th Annual General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026. If approved, the payment will be made to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members and to Beneficial Owners of shares as on the Revised Record Date.
For the full year ended March 31, 2026, Bharat Bijlee recorded revenue from operations of ₹2,273.80 crores, compared to ₹1,901.69 crores in the prior year. Net profit for the year declined to ₹120.09 crores from ₹133.65 crores. The earnings per equity share (basic and diluted) for the year stood at ₹106.24, against ₹118.24 in the previous year.
The following table summarises the key financial metrics for the year:
| Metric: | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ cr): | 2,273.80 | 1,901.69 |
| Total Income (₹ cr): | 2,314.87 | 1,945.15 |
| Total Expenses (₹ cr): | 2,154.70 | 1,766.13 |
| Profit Before Tax (₹ cr): | 160.17 | 179.02 |
| Net Profit (₹ cr): | 120.09 | 133.65 |
| EPS – Basic & Diluted (₹): | 106.24 | 118.24 |
On the operational front, the Power Systems segment contributed revenue of ₹1,384.02 crores, while the Industrial Systems segment reported revenue of ₹889.78 crores. The Company also published an extract of its audited financial results in Free Press Journal (English) and Navshakti (Marathi) on May 14, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Bijlee
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.12% | -8.71% | +0.55% | -12.64% | -21.92% | +292.65% |
How does Bharat Bijlee plan to address the significant working capital strain—evidenced by ₹301 crore in short-term borrowings and negative operating cash flow—without compromising its ability to fund future growth in the Power Systems segment?
Given the sharp EBITDA margin compression from 10.24% to 7.20% in Q4 FY26, what cost optimization or pricing strategies is management likely to implement to restore profitability in FY27?
With India's power infrastructure capex expected to accelerate under national grid expansion programs, how well-positioned is Bharat Bijlee's transformer and turnkey substation business to capture incremental order inflows in FY27?


































