Gopal Snacks has reported its audited standalone financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the results at their meeting held on May 12, 2026. The company recorded a net profit of ₹736.53 million for the year, a substantial increase compared to ₹189.98 million in the previous year. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹15,004.45 million, up from ₹14,586.39 million in FY25, reflecting a growth of 2.7% year-on-year. The board also declared a third interim dividend of ₹0.40 per share for the financial year 2025-26.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's profitability improved significantly in FY26, driven by a recovery in operations and exceptional gains. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the net profit was ₹299.47 million, reversing the net loss of ₹395.12 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year. Q4 revenue stood at ₹4,085.88 million compared to ₹3,167.25 million in the same quarter of the prior year, representing 29.0% year-on-year growth. Q4 EBITDA came in at ₹315 million versus ₹21 million in Q4 of the previous year, with EBITDA margin expanding to 7.6% from 0.66% year-on-year. Total income for the full year rose to ₹15,126.71 million from ₹14,736.05 million in the prior year. The following table summarises the key annual financial metrics:

The table below highlights the key quarterly performance metrics:

Exceptional Items and Operational Updates

The financial results include exceptional items amounting to a gain of ₹393.24 million for the year, compared to a loss of ₹471.85 million in the previous year. This gain is primarily attributed to insurance claims received regarding a fire incident at the company's Rajkot plant in December 2024. The company received ₹174.72 million from the insurance company during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with a total of ₹374.64 million received during the financial year 2025-26. Additionally, the company recognised an incremental amount of ₹5.20 million on account of four Labour Codes notified by the Government of India on November 21, 2025. The statutory auditor, M/s. Maheshwari & Co., issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

As at March 31, 2026, total assets stood at ₹7,147.07 million, up from ₹5,366.42 million in the prior year. Total equity increased to ₹4,788.00 million from ₹4,047.91 million, supported by the year's strong profitability. Non-current assets rose to ₹3,892.50 million from ₹2,796.76 million, primarily driven by growth in property, plant and equipment to ₹2,887.97 million. Current assets stood at ₹3,254.57 million versus ₹2,569.66 million in the prior year, with inventories at ₹1,931.55 million and trade receivables at ₹559.49 million.

On the cash flow front, net cash flow from operating activities for FY26 was ₹464.39 million, compared to ₹682.82 million in the prior year. Cash used in investing activities was ₹1,260.59 million, reflecting capital expenditure of ₹1,527.05 million on property, plant and equipment, partially offset by insurance claim receipts of ₹199.92 million for loss of plant and equipment. Cash generated from financing activities was ₹796.81 million, supported by proceeds from borrowings of ₹625.66 million and long-term borrowings of ₹250.00 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year stood at ₹2.43 million.

Dividend and Corporate Actions

The Board of Directors has declared a third interim dividend of ₹0.40 per share, representing 40% of the face value of ₹1 each. The record date for determining eligibility for this dividend has been fixed as May 16, 2026, and the payment is scheduled to be made on or before June 10, 2026. Additionally, the board appointed M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP as the Internal Auditor for the financial year 2026-27. The firm, having a 73-year track record and presence across 12 cities in India, was appointed on May 12, 2026 to conduct internal audit for FY 2026-27.

Gopal Snacks Limited has filed its annual disclosure with stock exchanges, confirming that it does not qualify as a "Large Corporate" under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) framework for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure was made pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated November 26, 2018, read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company submitted the annual disclosure on April 15, 2026, to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange Limited. The filing was digitally signed by CS Mayur Gangani, Head – Legal & Compliance cum Company Secretary, and co-signed by Rigan Raithatha, Chief Financial Officer. The disclosure confirms the company's status for FY26 as certified in the enclosed Annexure A.

Company Identification and Operations

Gopal Snacks Limited, formerly known as Gopal Snacks Private Limited, operates under Company Identification Number L15400GJ2009PLC058781. The company maintains its registered office and Unit 1 at Plot No. G2322-23-24, GIDC, Metoda, Tal. - Lodhika, Dist - Rajkot - 360021, Gujarat.

SEBI Large Corporate Framework Compliance

The SEBI Large Corporate framework mandates entities meeting specific criteria to raise funds through commercial papers and non-convertible debentures from the debt market. Companies that do not meet the threshold requirements for classification as "Large Corporate" entities must file annual disclosures confirming their status, ensuring transparency in debt market operations.

Brand Portfolio and Market Presence

The company operates a diversified portfolio of brands in the snacks and food processing segment. These include Gopal Namkeen, Bonova, Cristos, Shot Go Noodles, Cornigo, and Katak Matak, demonstrating the company's broad market presence across different product categories in the Indian snacks industry.