Chembond Chemicals Limited's Board of Directors, at its meeting held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The board also recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share of face value ₹5 each, representing 25% of face value, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The statutory auditors, S H B A & Co LLP, submitted audit reports with an unmodified opinion for both standalone and consolidated annual financial results.

Consolidated Financial Performance

On a consolidated basis, the company delivered steady growth across key financial metrics for FY26. Revenue from operations rose to ₹32,615.06 lakh from ₹29,227.34 lakh in the previous year. Consolidated net profit for the year stood at ₹3,478.03 lakh compared to ₹3,091.90 lakh in the prior year. Total comprehensive income for the year was ₹3,521.92 lakh against ₹3,071.08 lakh previously. The following table presents the key consolidated financial highlights:

Net profit attributable to shareholders of the company for FY26 stood at ₹3,496.10 lakh, while non-controlling interests recorded a loss of ₹18.07 lakh. Other comprehensive income for the year was ₹43.90 lakh compared to a loss of ₹20.83 lakh in the prior year. Paid-up equity share capital stood at ₹1,344.83 lakh, with other equity at ₹19,353.93 lakh as at March 31, 2026.

Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights

The consolidated balance sheet as at March 31, 2026 reflects a strengthened financial position. Total assets grew to ₹25,366.91 lakh from ₹21,612.29 lakh in the previous year, driven by higher current assets including trade receivables of ₹11,436.24 lakh and cash and cash equivalents of ₹1,210.47 lakh. Total equity stood at ₹20,742.28 lakh compared to ₹17,482.40 lakh previously.

Consolidated Cash Flow

The consolidated cash flow statement for FY26 shows net cash from operating activities of ₹828.69 lakh against ₹978.67 lakh in the prior year. Net cash from investing activities was ₹75.52 lakh compared to a net outflow of ₹852.41 lakh previously. Net cash used in financing activities was ₹403.89 lakh, which includes dividend paid of ₹336.21 lakh. The closing balance of cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹1,210.53 lakh, up from ₹710.21 lakh at the start of the year.

Standalone Financial Performance

On a standalone basis, Chembond Chemicals reported revenue from operations of ₹7,364.75 lakh for FY26, up from ₹6,940.04 lakh in FY25. Standalone net profit for the year was ₹1,038.90 lakh compared to ₹602.86 lakh previously, while total comprehensive income stood at ₹1,054.14 lakh against ₹599.05 lakh in the prior year.

The standalone balance sheet as at March 31, 2026 shows total assets of ₹11,321.05 lakh compared to ₹10,501.62 lakh in the prior year. Total equity stood at ₹10,082.14 lakh against ₹9,364.21 lakh previously. Standalone net cash from operating activities for FY26 was ₹848.14 lakh, with closing cash and cash equivalents at ₹402.51 lakh.

Group Structure and Key Notes

The consolidated results include the Holding Company and its subsidiaries: Chembond Water Technologies Limited, Chembond Calvatis Industrial Hygiene Systems Limited, Chembond Distribution Limited, and step-down foreign subsidiaries Chembond Water Technologies (Thailand) Limited and Chembond Water Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. The group is primarily engaged in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, treated as a single business segment under Ind AS 108. Notably, Chembond Water Technologies Limited completed the sale of its entire equity stake in Rewasoft Solutions Private Limited on December 31, 2025, following which Rewasoft ceased to be an associate. The Government of India's New Labour Codes, made effective from November 21, 2025, resulted in an incremental impact on consolidated employee benefit expenses of ₹314.90 lakh, recognised in the financial results.

Dividend, AGM, and Corporate Calendar

The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share (25% of face value of ₹5 each) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the 3rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, via video conference. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the dividend is fixed as Friday, July 24, 2026. The share transfer books and Register of Members will remain closed from Saturday, July 25, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026. If approved, the dividend will be paid within 30 days from the AGM date, subject to deduction of tax at source.

E-voting will commence at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and conclude at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The board meeting commenced at 1:00 pm and concluded at 1:45 pm on May 16, 2026. This disclosure was made pursuant to Regulations 33, 30, and 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Chembond Chemicals Limited has issued a clarification to stock exchanges regarding significant movement in its share price, stating that the fluctuation is purely market-driven with no underlying price-sensitive developments from the company.

Exchange Communication Details

The company responded to queries from both major Indian stock exchanges on April 9, 2026, following inquiries about unusual price movement.

Company's Official Response

In its communication to the exchanges, Chembond Chemicals explicitly stated that there is no pending information or announcement from the company that is price-sensitive and could have led to the significant movement in share price behavior. The company emphasized that the price movement is purely market-driven.

Company Secretary Kiran Mukadam signed the clarification letter, which was digitally authenticated on April 9, 2026, at 09:57:49 +05'30'.

Regulatory Compliance Confirmation

The company reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance, specifically confirming adherence to:

• Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
• Timely disclosure of all material information and events
• Prompt communication of price-sensitive developments

Chembond Chemicals assured that it has been consistently disclosing all material information and events in compliance with amended SEBI regulations. The company operates from its registered office at EL-37 Mahape MIDC, Navi Mumbai, and was formerly known as Chembond Chemical Specialties Limited.