JK Lakshmi Cement has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a standalone net profit of ₹138.22 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹169.81 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For the full financial year 2025-26, the standalone net profit stood at ₹430.34 crore, an increase from ₹282.72 crore in the previous year. On a consolidated basis, Q4 net profit came in at ₹125.06 crore, compared to ₹175.35 crore in the same period last year.

Financial Performance

Revenue from operations for the financial year 2025-26 reached ₹6,762.63 crore, up from ₹6,192.62 crore in the prior year. The company's Profit Before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes (EBITDA) for the year was ₹1,127.90 crore, compared to ₹918.27 crore in the previous year. Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the year increased to ₹34.66 from ₹22.81 in the previous year. The following table summarises the key standalone annual financial metrics:

Consolidated Q4 Performance

On a consolidated basis, the company's Q4 results reflected mixed trends. While net profit declined year-on-year, revenue and profitability margins showed improvement. Q4 consolidated EBITDA rose to ₹324.33 crore from ₹367.13 crore in the same period last year, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 22.25% from 19.34% year-on-year. The key Q4 consolidated metrics are presented below:

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share of ₹5 each, representing 130% for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If approved, the payout will be credited or dispatched within three to four weeks of the meeting, subject to deduction of applicable tax at source.

Operational Highlights and Outlook

The company's sales volume for the full year reached 133.46 lakh tonnes, compared to 121.29 lakh tonnes in the previous year. The Net Debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 1.12 times for the year ended March 31, 2026, from 1.50 times in the previous year. Regarding the outlook, the company noted that geopolitical headwinds, rupee depreciation, and supply chain disruptions are expected to moderate government capex, potentially pulling cement demand growth down to 6-7% in FY2026-27. The Board meeting, where these results were approved, was held on May 20, 2026. The statutory auditors, Lodha & Co LLP, have provided an unmodified opinion on the audited financial results.

jk lakshmi cement has announced the re-appointment of Mrs. Vinita Singhania as Managing Director for a further period of five years. The appointment is effective from August 1, 2026, subject to the approval of the company's shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

The decision was taken by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 20, 2026. The approval was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors.

Key Details of the Appointment

The re-appointment extends the tenure of Mrs. Vinita Singhania, who currently holds the position of Chairperson & Managing Director. The company confirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of the Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other authority.

Board Meeting Information

The board meeting commenced at 2:00 P.M. and concluded at 3:50 P.M. on May 20, 2026. The intimation was submitted to the exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The disclosure also noted a relationship between the company's leadership, stating that Mrs. Vinita Singhania and Mr. Shrivats Singhania, the Dy. Managing Director, are relatives.