Birla Cable FY26 Net Profit Rises; Dividend Declared

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Key Highlights

Birla Cable Limited reported a net profit of ₹1,690.29 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, up from ₹489.14 lakh in the previous year. The Board recommended a dividend of ₹1.25 per share, pending shareholder approval. Additionally, the company approved a merger scheme with Vindhya Telelinks Limited.

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Birla Cable Limited has reported its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company recorded a total income from operations of ₹21,410.43 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹15,622.97 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For the full year, the total income stood at ₹77,111.40 lakh, up from ₹66,165.23 lakh in the previous year.

The company’s net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was ₹1,080.36 lakh, a rise from ₹148.41 lakh in the same period last year. For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the net profit after tax increased to ₹1,690.29 lakh from ₹489.14 lakh in the previous year. The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year were reported at ₹5.63, compared to ₹1.63 in the prior year.

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors of Birla Cable Limited has recommended a dividend at the rate of ₹1.25 (12.50%) per fully paid-up equity share of face value ₹10/- each for the year ended March 31, 2026. The payment of this dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Key Financial Metrics

The following table summarizes the audited consolidated financial results for Birla Cable Limited:

Particulars Quarter Ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) Quarter Ended 31.03.2025 (Audited) Year Ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) Year Ended 31.03.2025 (Audited)
Total Income from Operations (₹ in lakhs) 21,410.43 15,622.97 77,111.40 66,165.23
Net Profit for the period after Tax (₹ in lakhs) 1,080.36 148.41 1,690.29 489.14
Basic & Diluted EPS (₹) 3.60 0.49 5.63 1.63

Corporate Update

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors approved a Scheme of Amalgamation between Birla Cable Limited (Transferor Company) and Vindhya Telelinks Limited (Transferee Company). The scheme is subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals, including the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Upon effectiveness, the transferor company will be dissolved, and shareholders will receive 10 equity shares of Vindhya Telelinks Limited for every 115 equity shares held in Birla Cable Limited.

How will the merger with Vindhya Telelinks Limited impact the combined entity's market share and competitive positioning in India's telecom cable industry?

Given Birla Cable's significant profit growth in FY2026, what synergies are expected post-amalgamation and could the merged entity sustain or improve these margins?

What is the expected timeline for NCLT approval of the Birla Cable-Vindhya Telelinks amalgamation, and what regulatory hurdles could potentially delay the process?

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