Century Enka Limited has submitted its Notice of the 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025–26 to the stock exchanges, disclosing a strong improvement in full-year financial performance. On a standalone basis, the company reported net profit after tax of ₹10,169 lacs for the financial year ended 31st March 2026, compared to ₹6,710 lacs in the previous year. Net revenue from operations declined to ₹1,70,541 lacs from ₹2,00,169 lacs, primarily due to lower sales volumes and reduced raw material prices. Profit before depreciation, finance cost, exceptional items and tax rose to ₹18,969 lacs from ₹15,208 lacs, reflecting approximately 25% growth. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹11 per equity share (110%), up from ₹10 per share (100%) in the previous year, with the dividend payment date set on or after Monday, 24th August 2026.

Full-Year Financial Performance

The company's financial results for FY 2025–26 reflect significant profitability improvement despite a revenue contraction. The following table summarises the key standalone and consolidated financial highlights:

On a consolidated basis, net profit stood at ₹10,084 lacs against ₹6,647 lacs in the previous year. The decline in revenue was attributed to lower volumes and realization in both Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric (NTCF) and Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) segments, linked to lower raw material prices. An exceptional item of ₹186 lacs was recognized as the statutory impact of the new Labour Codes, classified as past service cost under gratuity. The company's Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Tax (EBIDTA) increased by 25% to ₹190 crore in FY 2025–26 from ₹152 crore in the previous year.

Segmental and Operational Highlights

Century Enka maintained its market leadership with a 24% domestic market share in Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) and 25% in Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric (NTCF). Total installed production capacity stood at 92,000 MT, with total output of 72,508 MT during the reporting period. The company's product portfolio is balanced between Reinforcement Fabric (revenue share of ₹815.36 Crs) and Synthetic Yarn (revenue share of ₹827.84 Crs). During the year, the company initiated steps to increase capacity of Draw Texturizing Yarn (DTY) and Mother Yarn, and continued focus on product customization and value-added products. The company also invested in ABREL Century Energy Limited to obtain power from the second phase of its Hybrid (Solar and Wind) Power Project.

Balance Sheet and Key Ratios

The company's balance sheet strengthened considerably during the year. Total equity on a standalone basis rose to ₹1,50,059 lacs from ₹1,42,144 lacs. Total borrowings reduced to ₹1,990 lacs from ₹3,390 lacs, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. Capital expenditure during the year amounted to ₹37.02 Crs, directed towards modernisation, technology upgrades, energy conservation, and infrastructure development. Foreign exchange used during the year was ₹33,609 lacs (previous year ₹79,982 lacs) and earned was ₹7,296 lacs (previous year ₹8,281 lacs).

Sustainability and ESG Performance

Century Enka achieved a 57% share of renewable energy in total energy consumption during FY 2025–26, with total energy consumption of 15,20,584.34 GJ. The company recorded a 13.37% reduction in carbon intensity (tCO2e/MT) compared to the previous year. Total Scope 1 emissions stood at 15,481.32 tCO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 90,040.16 tCO2e. Total water consumption across both facilities was 6,46,601 kiloliters, with both plants achieving Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) status. CSR expenditure for the year was ₹179.42 lacs, benefiting approximately 48,669 individuals across education, healthcare, rural infrastructure, and women empowerment initiatives.

60th AGM and Corporate Governance

The 60th AGM of Century Enka Limited is scheduled for Thursday, 20th August 2026, at 2:30 PM (IST), to be held through Video Conferencing. Key agenda items include adoption of audited financial statements, declaration of dividend, appointment of M/s. Singhi & Co. as new Statutory Auditors for a term of five years, re-appointment of Mrs. Rajashree Birla as Non-Executive Director (liable to retire by rotation), and re-appointment of Mr. Suresh Sodani as Managing Director and CEO for a further period of two years from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029. The Board comprises six directors, with Independent Directors representing 50% of total Board strength. The company's credit ratings were reaffirmed at CRISIL A+/Stable for long-term and CRISIL A1+ for short-term bank facilities.

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Century Enka achieved significant progress in its environmental sustainability targets for FY26, reporting that 57% of its total energy consumption was derived from renewable sources. The nylon and man-made fibre manufacturer also recorded a 48% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity and a 42% reduction in total water consumption against its FY2019 baseline. These metrics are critical for investors evaluating the company’s alignment with long-term climate goals and regulatory compliance under Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The disclosures were made in the company’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), which covers the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. M/s BDO India Services Private Limited provided limited assurance on the BRSR Core and non-Core indicators, verifying the reliability of key data points including employee counts, turnover rates, air emissions, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The report is prepared on a standalone basis for Century Enka Limited.

Environmental Performance

Century Enka’s transition to cleaner energy sources involved expanding the use of biomass as a renewable fuel and commissioning solar power installations with a capacity of 1 MW. The company’s captive hybrid power setup (solar and wind) contributed to meeting approximately 57% of its total energy requirements through renewable sources during the reporting period.

Water management remained a priority, with the company achieving zero wastewater discharge from its manufacturing operations. At the Bharuch site, the installation of 28 rainwater recharge wells facilitated groundwater recharge. Total water withdrawal stood at 6,46,601 kilolitres, with consumption matching this figure due to the zero liquid discharge mechanism.

Operational and Social Metrics

The company operates three plants and four offices across India, serving markets in 19 states and six countries. Exports contributed 4.26% of total turnover. The workforce comprised 496 employees and 2,702 workers at the end of FY26. Among permanent employees, 96% were male and 4% were female. The Board of Directors included two women, representing 33% of the board.

Safety performance showed mixed results. While the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for employees remained at 0, the LTIFR for workers increased to 0.31 from 0.15 in the previous year. Total recordable work-related injuries for workers rose to 25 from 8 in FY25. The company attributed these incidents to human error despite established safety protocols and ISO 45001:2018 certification.

Governance and Assurance

Mr. Suresh Sodani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, oversees sustainability-related decision-making. The company reported no fines, penalties, or disciplinary actions related to corruption or bribery during the financial year. There were no complaints received regarding conflict of interest among directors or Key Managerial Personnel.

BDO India Services Private Limited conducted its assurance engagement in accordance with International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 (Revised) and ISAE 3410. The assurance scope covered standalone operations and excluded economic/financial performance indicators derived from audited financial records. BDO concluded that nothing came to their attention to suggest the disclosures were not presented fairly in material respects.