KCP Limited returned to profitability in the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a net profit of ₹131.80 crore compared to a net loss of ₹2.39 crore in the previous year. The company’s revenue from operations rose to ₹1,554.69 crore from ₹1,393.42 crore in FY25. The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 50%, amounting to Re.0.50 per equity share of Re.1 each, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The standalone financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, were approved by the Board based on the recommendations of the Audit Committee. Total income for the year stood at ₹1,660.58 crore, up from ₹1,475.07 crore in the prior year. Profit before tax for the period was recorded at ₹144.21 crore, a significant improvement from the loss before tax of ₹5.27 crore in FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year increased to ₹10.22 from a negative ₹0.19 in the previous year.

Financial Performance

The company’s operating performance was driven by its Cement and Heavy Engineering segments. The Cement segment reported revenue of ₹1,400.52 crore for the year, while the Heavy Engineering segment contributed ₹111.56 crore. Total expenses for the year were ₹1,518.24 crore, slightly higher than the ₹1,454.87 crore recorded in the previous year. Finance costs decreased to ₹20.40 crore from ₹22.35 crore in FY25.

Board Decisions and Appointments

The Board appointed Sri. Parthapratim Brahma and Sri. K.V. Subbaiah as Additional Directors in the categories of Non-Executive Independent Director and Non-Executive Director, respectively, subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, the Board appointed M/s. Brahmayya & Co., Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors for a period of five consecutive years, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting. M/s. M. Bhaskara Rao & Co. and M/s. Sriramamurthy & Co. were appointed as Internal Auditors for the year 2026-2027.

The Statutory Auditors have given an unmodified opinion on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Board also recommended the payment of remuneration or commission to Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors, subject to shareholder approval.

KCP Limited has notified the stock exchanges that its Board of Directors is scheduled to convene on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The communication, referenced as KCP: CS : SE : RB : 26-27 : 13526 and dated May 13, 2026, was issued under Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended.

Dividend Recommendation on the Agenda

In an update to its earlier letter dated May 4, 2026, which had intimated the date of the Board Meeting, KCP Limited has further disclosed that the Board may consider the recommendation of dividend, if any, for the financial year 2025-2026 at the said meeting. The use of "if any" indicates that the dividend recommendation remains subject to the Board's deliberation and has not been confirmed at this stage.

The key details of the Board Meeting are summarised below:

Regulatory Disclosure

The intimation was signed by Y. Vijayakumar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of KCP Limited, and was addressed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The disclosure is in compliance with the applicable SEBI listing regulations governing timely communication of Board Meeting agendas to the exchanges and investors.