Birla Cable fixes record date for 34th AGM and FY26 dividend
Birla Cable Limited has fixed Monday, July 27, 2026, as the record date for its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend for FY26. The AGM is scheduled for August 3, 2026. The company reported a standalone net profit of ₹1686.78 lakh for FY26, up from ₹503.11 lakh in the previous year, with revenue rising 16.54% to ₹77111.40 lakh.

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Birla Cable Limited has fixed Monday, July 27, 2026, as the record date for its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The AGM is scheduled to be held on August 3, 2026, at 4.45 P.M. at the Registered Office of the Company at Udyog Vihar, P.O. Chorhata, Rewa - 486 006 (M.P.), where the dividend declaration is subject to approval by the members. This announcement follows the company's reporting of a standalone net profit of ₹1686.78 lakh for FY26, a significant increase from ₹503.11 lakh in the previous year.
The board had earlier recommended a dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share of face value ₹10 each, amounting to a payout of 22.23% of the standalone net profit for the year. The record date ensures that shareholders listed on the register of members as of July 27, 2026, will be entitled to attend the AGM and receive the dividend if declared. Additionally, the company has provided the web-link for the Annual Report 2025-26 and Notice of AGM on its website, https://www.birlacable.com , specifically for shareholders who have not registered their email addresses.
Financial Performance
The company's revenue from operations rose by 16.54% to ₹77111.40 lakh, primarily driven by historically high sales in the Structured Copper LAN Cable segment. This performance helped offset subdued demand in the Optical Fibre Cable market. The profit before tax stood at ₹2259.24 lakh, up from ₹683.56 lakh in FY25, while finance costs decreased to ₹1233.51 lakh from ₹1371.75 lakh in the prior year. The following table summarises the key financial metrics for the year:
| Description: | 2025-26 (₹ in Lakhs) | 2024-25 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 77111.40 | 66165.23 |
| Profit Before Tax | 2259.24 | 683.56 |
| Net Profit for the year | 1686.78 | 503.11 |
| Earnings Per Share (Basic) | 5.62 | 1.68 |
Operational Highlights
During the year under review, the company recorded standalone revenue from operations of ₹77111.40 lakh. This increase was primarily attributed to a significant rise in Structured LAN Cable sales, which reached the highest-ever revenue in this category. The order flow for Optical Fibre Cables remained broadly in line with the previous year. The company's capital expenditure for the year aggregated to ₹191.05 lakhs, consisting of additions to plant and equipment for capacity expansion.
Corporate Governance and Approvals
The board of directors appointed Shri Somesh Laddha as the Manager designated as the Manager & CFO of the company for a term of three years with effect from May 22, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The board also approved the ratification of the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors, Messrs D. Sabyasachi & Co., for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The company's statutory auditors, Messrs V. Sankar Aiyar & Co., Chartered Accountants, have confirmed their eligibility to continue in office.
AGM and Voting Details
Pursuant to Regulation 47 and Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has intimated the exchanges regarding the newspaper publication of the Notice of the 34th AGM. The notice was published on July 11, 2026, in the 'Financial Express' and 'Dainik Jagran'. The facility for remote e-voting will be available from Friday, July 31, 2026, at 9.00 A.M. until Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 5.00 P.M., provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). Members recorded as on the cut-off date of July 27, 2026, shall be entitled to avail the facility of remote e-voting and/or voting at the AGM.
Historical Stock Returns for Birla Cable
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.41% | -3.41% | -7.02% | +42.87% | +7.05% | +73.76% |
How will the company sustain its profit growth given the subdued demand in the Optical Fibre Cable market?
What strategic initiatives are planned to further capitalize on the high demand for Structured Copper LAN Cables?
Will the significant increase in net profit lead to a higher dividend payout ratio in the upcoming fiscal year?































