Kakatiya Cement reports FY26 net loss, recommends dividend
Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries Limited reported a net loss of ₹2,405.67 lakh for FY26, with revenue falling to ₹7,886.15 lakh. The Board recommended a dividend of ₹3 per share and scheduled the AGM for August 10, 2026.
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Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries Limited reported a widened net loss of ₹2,405.67 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, as revenue declined and operational costs remained elevated. The company recorded a total comprehensive loss of ₹2,400.00 lakh for the year, with basic earnings per share standing at (₹30.95). Despite the losses, the Board of Directors recommended a dividend of ₹3 per share, subject to shareholder approval.
The company's revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹7,886.15 lakh, a decrease from ₹8,922.29 lakh in the previous year. Total income for the period was ₹8,675.08 lakh. Total expenses rose to ₹10,365.79 lakh from ₹11,826.18 lakh in the prior year, driven significantly by power and fuel costs which amounted to ₹4,715.01 lakh. The company also reported exceptional items amounting to ₹737.31 lakh related to wheeling charges for the year.
Financial Performance
The audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board. The statutory auditors, M/s. M Anandam & Co., issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion on the results.
| Particulars | Year Ended 31-03-2026 (₹ in lakhs) | Year Ended 31-03-2025 (₹ in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 7,886.15 | 8,922.29 |
| Total Income | 8,675.08 | 10,467.93 |
| Total Expenses | 10,365.79 | 11,826.18 |
| Profit/(Loss) before tax | (2,428.02) | (1,358.25) |
| Net Profit/(Loss) for the period | (2,405.67) | (1,330.53) |
Segment Results
Segment-wise performance showed varied results across the company's business verticals. The Cement segment reported a revenue of ₹6,364.95 lakh but incurred a loss before tax and interest of ₹1,089.87 lakh. The Sugar segment recorded revenue of ₹1,625.93 lakh with a loss of ₹960.18 lakh. The Power segment generated revenue of ₹99.00 lakh and posted a loss of ₹305.88 lakh.
| Segment | Revenue (₹ in lakhs) | Profit/Loss before tax and interest (₹ in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Cement | 6,364.95 | (1,089.87) |
| Sugar | 1,625.93 | (960.18) |
| Power | 99.00 | (305.88) |
Corporate Governance and Appointments
The Board approved the re-appointment of Smt. Hima Bindu Myneni as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five years commencing from June 16, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the payment of remuneration to Shri P Veeraiah, Managing Director, for the remaining period of his tenure ending November 30, 2028. M/s. Ramanatham & Rao were appointed as Internal Auditors, and M/s. Narasimha Murthy & Co were appointed as Cost Auditors for FY 2026-27.
The 47th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, in Hyderabad. The record date for determining dividend entitlement has been fixed as August 3, 2026. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Register will remain closed from August 4, 2026, to August 10, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.45% | +1.41% | -10.51% | -9.51% | -20.99% | -49.13% |
How does the company plan to address the persistent losses across all three segments?
What strategies will be implemented to mitigate the high power and fuel costs impacting profitability?
How will the company sustain the dividend payout amidst widening net losses?
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