JK Lakshmi Cement fixes July 17 record date for dividend

JK Lakshmi Cement has fixed Friday, July 17, 2026 as the record date for determining eligibility for dividend payment for FY 2025-26, subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company's Board has recommended a dividend of ₹6.50 per Equity Share of ₹5 each, amounting to a total outgo of ₹80.72 Crore. This financial decision accompanies the release of the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26, which details the company's highest-ever turnover and EBIDTA.

The 86th AGM will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM via Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the meeting will be conducted without physical presence. Members participating virtually will be reckoned for quorum under Section 103 of the Act. The Notice of AGM and the Integrated Annual Report have been dispatched electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MCS Share Transfer Agent Ltd., as on June 26, 2026.

Key AGM Dates and Events

The company has established the following schedule for the AGM proceedings:

Event	Date	Time
86th Annual General Meeting	July 30, 2026	2:30 PM
Remote e-Voting Opens	July 25, 2026	10:00 AM
Remote e-Voting Closes	July 29, 2026	5:00 PM
Cut-off Date for Voting	July 23, 2026	-
Record Date for Dividend	July 17, 2026	-

Remote e-voting facilities are provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). Shareholders holding shares in physical or dematerialized form as on the cut-off date of July 23, 2026, are entitled to vote. Those who have already cast their votes remotely may attend the AGM but are not entitled to vote again.

Financial Performance for FY 2025-26

JK Lakshmi Cement reported robust financial results for FY 2025-26, achieving record operational metrics. Revenue from operations rose to ₹6,762.63 Crore from ₹6,192.62 Crore in the previous year. Profit After Tax (PAT) increased significantly to ₹430.34 Crore compared to ₹282.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

Particulars	FY 2025-26 (₹ in Crore)	FY 2024-25 (₹ in Crore)
Sales & Other Income	6,879.10	6,245.70
EBIDTA	1,127.90	918.27
Profit After Tax (PAT)	430.34	282.72

The company improved its net profit margin to 6.36% from 4.52% in the prior year. Cement production volumes grew by 10.38% to 126.07 lakh tonnes, while sales volumes reached 133.46 lakh tonnes. Net Debt reduced from ₹1,379 Crore as of March 2025 to ₹1,266 Crore as of March 2026, improving the Net Debt Equity ratio to 0.32 from 0.39.

Strategic Developments

During the year, the company commissioned an additional Grinding Unit of 13.50 Lakh Tonnes Per Annum at Surat and completed debottlenecking at Jaykaypuram, Sirohi, increasing total cement capacity to 18 MTPA. Expansion of the Integrated Cement Plant at Durg, Chhattisgarh, is in progress with a target to increase clinker capacity to 12.3 MTPA and cement capacity to 22.6 MTPA by March 2028. The company also acquired 77.96% equity in NECEM Cements Limited and 26% equity in Ampin C&I Power Four Private Limited for a solar power project.

CRISIL Ratings Limited and CARE Ratings Limited have re-affirmed the company's Long-term rating at AA with a Stable Outlook and Short-term rating at A1+.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+3.56%	+1.46%	-2.52%	-24.98%	-40.15%	-11.85%

JK Lakshmi Cement filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, disclosing a turnover of ₹6879.10 crore and a net worth of ₹3929.80 crore. The report outlines the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, including its commitment to net-zero emissions and the use of renewable energy sources. The company reported one fatality among workers during the financial year and detailed the corrective actions taken to enhance safety measures.

Financial and Operational Metrics

The company reported a paid-up capital of ₹62.09 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. It operates through three integrated cement plants and four grinding units, with a total of 31 locations including offices. The report confirms that the disclosures are made on a standalone basis for all integrated and grinding units.

Parameter	Value
Turnover	₹6879.10 Crore
Net worth	₹3929.80 Crore
Paid-up Capital	₹62.09 Crore
Integrated Cement Plants	3
Grinding Units	4

Environmental Performance

JK Lakshmi Cement reported that 22.70% of input raw materials used in cement production comprised Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials (AFR) sourced from recycled industrial waste. The company maintained a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) status across its operations, ensuring 100% recycling of treated water. Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were reported at 7,764,061.11 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Metric	FY 2025-26
Recycled Input Materials	22.70%
Total Energy Consumed	33,493,903 GJ
Total Water Withdrawal	1,515,715 kilolitres
Total Waste Generated	43,154.57 metric tonnes

Social and Governance Disclosures

The company reported a workforce of 1,590 employees and 3,360 workers as of the end of the financial year. The Board of Directors includes three female members, representing 37.5% of the board. The report highlighted that the company has a CSR & Sustainability Committee responsible for decision-making on sustainability-related issues. Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited provided limited assurance for the BRSR core indicators.

Safety and Incidents

The company recorded one fatality among workers during FY 2025-26. In response, JK Lakshmi Cement implemented several corrective measures, including the installation of machine guards with interlocks, strengthening of the LOTOTO system, and the deployment of visual cutoff switches. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) was reported at 0.59 for employees and 0.11 for workers.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE786A01032/7b8b1a7fa339474a.pdf