Carraro India fixes Sept 3 record date for ₹6.75 final dividend
Carraro India Limited announced a recommended final dividend of ₹6.75 per share, with September 3, 2026, as the record date. The declaration accompanies Q1FY27 results where consolidated net profit rose to ₹313.94 million, driven by higher revenue and a customs provision write-back.

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Carraro India Limited has fixed September 3, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to a recommended final dividend of ₹6.75 per equity share. The Board of Directors approved the dividend during its meeting on August 6, 2026, alongside the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The payout, representing a 67.5% yield on the ₹10 face value, is subject to ratification by shareholders at the company’s 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 10, 2026.
The dividend announcement coincides with the release of Q1FY27 financial results, which showed a consolidated net profit of ₹313.94 million, up from ₹291.20 million in the corresponding quarter of FY26. Standalone net profit rose 7.5% year-on-year to ₹306.49 million. The Board’s decision to recommend the dividend reflects confidence in the company’s cash generation capabilities despite rising input costs.
Financial Performance Highlights
| Metric | Standalone Q1FY27 | Standalone Q1FY26 | Consolidated Q1FY27 | Consolidated Q1FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Million) | 5,401.67 | 4,891.84 | 5,446.82 | 4,929.26 |
| Other Income (₹ Million) | 140.34 | 70.18 | 139.71 | 69.93 |
| Total Expenses (₹ Million) | 5,131.61 | 4,585.83 | 5,166.20 | 4,614.81 |
| Profit Before Tax (₹ Million) | 410.40 | 376.19 | 420.33 | 384.38 |
| Net Profit (₹ Million) | 306.49 | 285.06 | 313.94 | 291.20 |
| EPS - Basic (₹) | 5.39 | 5.01 | 5.52 | 5.12 |
Standalone revenue from operations grew to ₹5,401.67 million from ₹4,891.84 million in Q1FY26. Consolidated revenue stood at ₹5,446.82 million, compared to ₹4,929.26 million in the prior year period. A significant contributor to the bottom-line improvement was a provision write-back of ₹88.07 million related to customs reassessment proceedings, recorded under other income.
Corporate Actions and Governance
Shareholders whose names appear in the register of members or beneficial owners maintained by National Securities Depositories Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited as of the close of business on September 3, 2026, will be eligible to receive the dividend if approved at the AGM. The meeting will be held via Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, the statutory auditors, issued a limited review report on the unaudited financial results. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
What the Numbers Show
The growth in net profit outpaced revenue growth, primarily due to the one-time benefit from the customs provision write-back. Without this ₹88.07 million adjustment, other income would have been lower, suggesting that operational profitability margins remained relatively stable despite the increase in cost of materials consumed, which rose to ₹4,262.42 million from ₹3,601.06 million in Q1FY26. Investors should note that the current quarter’s profitability includes this non-recurring gain, which may not be sustainable in subsequent periods.
Historical Stock Returns for Carraro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.16% | +2.28% | -0.28% | +0.37% | +12.61% | -14.78% |
How might the exclusion of the ₹88.07 million customs provision write-back impact Carraro India's normalized profit margins in Q2FY27?
What specific strategies is management employing to mitigate the rising cost of materials, which increased significantly to ₹4,262.42 million?
Will the recommended dividend payout ratio of 67.5% be sustained in future quarters given the pressure from higher input costs?


































