Data Patterns (India) Limited has submitted its Revised Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to remove certain client-related data. The company reported a 31% year-on-year increase in revenue to ₹925 crore for FY26, driven by the successful execution of planned contracts. EBITDA rose by 35% to ₹371 crore, while profit after tax increased by 22% to ₹271 crore.

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share amounting to ₹55.98 crore for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. The company maintained a debt-free balance sheet as of March 31, 2026, with net worth increasing to ₹1,736 crore. Return on capital employed improved to 23% from 19% in the previous year.

Financial Performance

The company’s operating revenue grew from ₹708 crore in FY25 to ₹925 crore in FY26. Total expenses increased by 28% to ₹586 crore, with material costs rising by 23% and employee benefit expenses increasing by 38% to ₹157 crore. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by 64.87% to ₹22.95 crore, primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets.

Operational Highlights

Data Patterns continued to invest in research and development, focusing on radar systems, electronic warfare, and communication systems. The company’s export order book stood at approximately ₹53 crore as of the reporting date. Capital expenditure for the year included ₹36.47 crore added to the gross block, comprising investments in physical infrastructure, technology, and software.

The company’s order book stood at ₹926 crore as of March 31, 2026. It remains focused on indigenization and expanding its addressable market through new product development. The employee strength increased to 1,599 as of March 31, 2026, from 1,545 in the previous year.

Data Patterns (India) Limited has scheduled its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for July 31, 2026, via video conferencing, to approve a final dividend of ₹10 per share and re-appoint key directors. The meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. IST without the physical presence of shareholders. The Board has recommended the dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, which will be paid to members whose names appear on the Register of Members as of the close of business hours on July 24, 2026.

Agenda for the 28th AGM

The ordinary business includes the adoption of financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and the declaration of the final dividend. Shareholders will also consider the re-appointment of Mr. Vijay Ananth K (DIN: 09398784), who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.

Special Business and Director Appointments

The special business encompasses the re-appointment of Mr. Vijay Ananth K as Whole-time Director for a term of five years from July 31, 2026, to July 30, 2031. His remuneration for the year 2026-27 is set at ₹1,14,32,300 per annum Cost to Company, subject to performance variable pay and other benefits. Additionally, the meeting will seek approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Prasad Raghava Menon and Mr. Sowmyan Ramakrishnan as Independent Directors for a second term of three years effective September 10, 2026. Both directors have attained the age of 75, requiring shareholder approval via special resolution.

Shareholders will also vote on the re-appointment of Ms. Anuradha Sharma as an Independent Director for a one-year term and the re-designation of Mr. Mathew Cyriac as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting July 31, 2026.

Cost Auditor Ratification

The AGM includes an ordinary resolution to ratify the remuneration of CMA G Sundaresan, Cost Accountant, for the financial year 2025-26. The approved fee is ₹85,000 plus out-of-pocket expenses and applicable taxes.

Key Meeting Details

The Register of Members and share transfer books will remain closed from July 25, 2026, to July 31, 2026. The facility for the appointment of proxies will not be available as the meeting is conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means.