Harshdeep Hortico Limited has released its investor presentation for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, alongside scheduling an earnings conference call. The company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹681.98 crore for the full year, a significant increase from ₹359.93 crore in the previous year. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹3606.71 crore, compared to ₹2540.79 crore in FY25, reflecting robust growth in its gardening solutions business.

Financial Performance

The financial results highlight a strong upward trajectory across key metrics. For the half-year ended March 31, 2026 (H2 FY26), the company recorded a revenue of ₹36.1 crore and a PAT of ₹6.82 crore. The EBITDA for H2 FY26 was reported at ₹11.3 crore. The company attributes this growth to its diversified product portfolio and expanded manufacturing capabilities.

Operational Expansion

Harshdeep Hortico has augmented its manufacturing infrastructure by adding 12,000 sq. ft. to its Pune facility, increasing the total operational area to over 50,000 sq. ft. This expansion supports the production of a new product line, shade nets, with an annual capacity of 3,50,000 kgs. The company continues to leverage advanced robotics and solar energy to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Conference Call Details

To discuss these results, the company has scheduled an Earnings Conference Call for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. The call will be hosted by the management team to review the financial performance for the half year and full year ended March 31, 2026. The audio recording of the conference call is now available on the company's website.

Participants can join via universal access numbers 086 3416 8912 and 086 4536 7309. International participants may use the provided toll-free numbers for USA, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The recording can be accessed at https://harshdeepindia.com/earning-call/ .

Harshdeep Hortico Limited's Board of Directors convened on May 4, 2026, and approved the audited standalone financial results for the half year and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The statutory audit was conducted by M/s. Kailash Chand Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 112318W), who issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial results, as confirmed under Regulation 33(3)(d) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board meeting commenced at 11:35 A.M. IST and concluded at 12:05 P.M. IST.

Key Board Decisions

At the meeting, the Board approved several significant resolutions, which are summarised below:

Mr. Ankit Manilal Gala, the newly appointed Internal Auditor, holds a commerce graduate degree and has cleared the IPCC Examination from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He brings more than 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. His appointment is effective from May 4, 2026, for F.Y. 2026-2027.

Standalone Financial Performance

Harshdeep Hortico delivered a strong financial performance for FY26. Revenue from operations grew to Rs. 6,870.90 lakhs from Rs. 5,626.76 lakhs in the previous year. Total income for the full year stood at Rs. 6,874.46 lakhs, compared to Rs. 5,641.94 lakhs in FY25. Net profit from continuing operations increased to Rs. 1,252.13 lakhs from Rs. 970.08 lakhs in FY25. The following table presents the key financial metrics for the full year and the most recent half year:

Balance Sheet Highlights

The company's total assets expanded to Rs. 8,092.65 lakhs as at March 31, 2026, from Rs. 5,616.65 lakhs as at March 31, 2025. Shareholders' funds grew to Rs. 5,994.13 lakhs from Rs. 4,742.01 lakhs, driven by an increase in reserves and surplus to Rs. 4,384.72 lakhs from Rs. 3,132.60 lakhs. Key balance sheet items are presented below:

Cash Flow Summary

For the year ended March 31, 2026, net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs. 357.44 lakhs, compared to Rs. 576.70 lakhs in the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was Rs. (840.32) lakhs, primarily on account of purchase of property, plant and equipment worth Rs. (851.27) lakhs. Cash generated from financing activities was Rs. 358.62 lakhs, driven by an increase in secured loans of Rs. 385.49 lakhs. The closing balance of cash and cash equivalents was Rs. 96.66 lakhs, compared to Rs. 220.92 lakhs at the start of the year.

Business Segment and Dividend

Harshdeep Hortico operates within a single business segment — the manufacturing of flower pots — as noted in the financial results in accordance with AS 17 "Segment Reporting". The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.25 per equity share of Rs. 10 each (2.5%) for FY 2025-26, subject to approval by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Earnings per share (both basic and diluted) for FY26 stood at Rs. 7.78, compared to Rs. 6.03 in FY25, calculated on the weighted average of share capital outstanding during the year.