Kamdhenu Limited reported a 29% year-on-year increase in profit after tax to INR78 crores for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by a 25% rise in royalty income. The company's profit before tax for FY26 stood at INR106 crores, a 31% increase from INR80 crores in the previous year, while total revenue grew by 2% to INR763 crores. The Board has announced a dividend of INR0.40 per share, representing 40% of the face value of INR1 each.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, regarding the submission of the transcript for the earnings conference call held on May 29, 2026. The meeting was conducted as a virtual audio call for the public and all investors. Khem Chand, the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the filing on behalf of Kamdhenu Limited.

Financial Performance

For the fourth quarter of FY26, the company recorded a profit after tax of INR17 crores, a 2% year-on-year growth. Profit before tax for the quarter stood at INR24 crores with a margin of 11.7%. Total revenue for Q4 FY26 was INR208 crores, compared to INR198 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Operational Highlights

During FY26, total sales volume grew by 10% year-on-year to 39 lakh metric tons. Steel volume from the franchisee route stood at 37.9 lakh metric tons, a 10% increase from 34.4 lakh metric tons in FY25. Royalty income through the franchisee model rose to INR175 crores in FY26 from INR139 crores in the previous year. The average royalty realization per metric ton increased to INR435 in FY26 from INR398 in FY25.

The company remains debt-free as on March 31, 2026. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and Return on Equity (ROE) stood at 26.8% and 19.8%, respectively. Management stated that the company is focusing on increasing the capacity of existing franchisee units rather than adding new ones, with plans to deepen market penetration in the southern region of India.

Kamdhenu Limited’s board has approved the re-appointment of Smt. Pravin Tripathi as an Independent Director for a second term of five years, effective from May 30, 2027. The decision, taken during a board meeting on May 27, 2026, is subject to the approval of shareholders at the company’s ensuing 32nd Annual General Meeting. Tripathi, who has already attained the age of 75 years, will serve as a Non-Executive Independent Director not liable to retire by rotation until May 29, 2032.

The re-appointment follows the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The board confirmed that Tripathi is not debarred from holding the position of director by any order of SEBI or other statutory authorities. Her current term is set to expire on May 29, 2027.

Profile of the Director

Smt. Pravin Tripathi brings over four decades of experience in audit and accounts. A former Indian Audit & Accounts Service (IA&AS) officer of the 1973 batch, she holds a B.A. (Hons.) and a Master’s in English Literature from Punjab University. Her career includes senior roles such as Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General of India and Chairperson of the Audit Board.

Appointment Details

The disclosures regarding the appointment were made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the relevant SEBI Master Circular. The board meeting commenced at 01:30 P.M. IST and concluded at 03:50 P.M. IST on May 27, 2026.