CARE Ratings announces AGM on July 3, 2026
CARE Ratings Limited has scheduled its 33rd Annual General Meeting for July 3, 2026, via video conferencing to seek shareholder approval for a final dividend of ₹14 per share. The record date for dividend entitlement is June 26, 2026. The company reported an 18% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue to ₹473.07 crore and a 24% rise in Profit After Tax to ₹173.70 crore for FY 2025-26.

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CARE Ratings Limited has scheduled its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, July 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing. The meeting seeks shareholder approval for a final dividend of ₹14 per equity share. The record date for determining dividend entitlement and voting eligibility is fixed as Friday, June 26, 2026. The company reported an 18% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue from operations to ₹473.07 crore for FY 2025-26, alongside a 24% rise in Profit After Tax to ₹173.70 crore.
AGM and E-Voting Schedule
The Notice of the 33rd AGM and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 have been dispatched electronically to members with registered email addresses. Members holding shares in physical form are advised to register or update their PAN, KYC, and nomination details with the Registrar and Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited. The facility for remote e-voting will be provided by NSDL.
| Event: | Date |
|---|---|
| Record Date (Dividend & Voting): | June 26, 2026 (Friday) |
| E-Voting Start: | June 30, 2026 (Tuesday), 9:00 a.m. IST |
| E-Voting End: | July 2, 2026 (Thursday), 5:00 p.m. IST |
| AGM Date: | July 3, 2026 (Friday), 3:30 p.m. IST |
Financial Performance for FY26
CARE Ratings delivered strong financial results in FY 2025-26. The company's standalone ratings income rose 15.16% during the year. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹197.40 crore, up 27% year-on-year, with an EBITDA margin of 42%.
| Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹473.07 crore | ₹402.32 crore | 17.59% |
| Profit After Tax: | ₹173.70 crore | ₹140.01 crore | 24.07% |
| Basic EPS (₹): | ₹57.06 | ₹45.89 | — |
Dividend Declaration
The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹14 per equity share, amounting to ₹42.07 crore. During FY26, the company paid an interim dividend of ₹8 per equity share. The total dividend outflow for FY26 stood at ₹56.96 crore.
Historical Stock Returns for CARE Ratings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.61% | -0.61% | +4.21% | +3.59% | -8.63% | +140.56% |
Can CARE Ratings sustain the 24% profit growth in the next fiscal year given current market conditions?
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