Dhunseri Tea & Industries Limited has confirmed that its promoters and Persons Acting in Concert (PAC) did not create any new encumbrances on shares during the financial year 2025-26. The disclosure, submitted to the stock exchanges, states that Chandra Kumar Dhanuka and the PAC group have not made any encumbrance, directly or indirectly, other than those already disclosed.

The filing was made in accordance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation requires promoters to disclose any pledging or encumbrance of shares to ensure transparency for shareholders. The confirmation covers the entire promoter group, which includes numerous entities and individuals associated with the Dhunseri Group.

The list of promoters and PAC members includes key entities such as Naga Dhunseri Group Limited, Dhunseri Ventures Limited, and Mint Investments Limited. Individual promoters named in the disclosure include Chandra Kumar Dhanuka, Aruna Dhanuka, and Mrigank Dhanuka. The document also lists various trusts and HUFs associated with the promoter family, such as the Aman Dhanuka Trust and Ayaan Dhanuka Trust.

The disclosure provides a comprehensive register of the promoter group structure, identifying 51 entities and individuals classified as either Promoters or Promoter Group members. This includes entities like Bonanza Trading Company Private Limited, Tablets (India) Limited, and Khaitan & Co. Kolkata, all classified under the Promoter Group category.

Dhunseri Tea & Industries has recommended a dividend of 20%, or Rs 2 per equity share of Rs 10 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 25, 2026. The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the 29th Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026.

The company reported a profit after tax of Rs 590.01 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to Rs 232.48 lakh in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs 33,667.50 lakh, slightly up from Rs 33,142.81 lakh in the prior year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a loss after tax of Rs 3,293.33 lakh, attributed to seasonal variations in tea cultivation and production. The statutory auditors, M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results.

Financial Performance

The standalone financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, showed a recovery in profitability. Revenue from operations was Rs 32,624.34 lakh, marginally lower than the Rs 32,702.53 lakh reported in the previous year. However, other income increased significantly to Rs 1,043.16 lakh from Rs 440.28 lakh. Total expenses for the year reduced to Rs 34,066.05 lakh from Rs 35,768.46 lakh in the prior year.

Exceptional Items and Audit Details

The company included exceptional items amounting to Rs 639.42 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, primarily comprising profit from the sale of specified assets of Balijan Tea Estate and Deohall Tea Estate. In the previous year, exceptional items totaled Rs 2,728.82 lakh, driven by profits from the sale of Jaipur Packet Factory and Dilli Tea Estate. The Board also approved the appointment of M/s. Mani & Co., Cost Accountants, as the Cost Auditors for the financial year 2026-27.