Keltech Energies Limited has fixed Friday, July 31, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the payment of a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the company's 49th Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 7, 2026. If approved, the payment will be made on or before September 4, 2026.

The company reported a 14.9% increase in net profit to ₹2848.69 lakh for FY26, compared to ₹2519.69 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations rose 8.7% to ₹53206.01 lakh from ₹48940.93 lakh in FY25. The Board of Directors has recommended the final dividend, in addition to approving the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company’s profit before tax for the year stood at ₹3884.54 lakh, an increase from ₹3297.17 lakh in the previous year. Total income for FY26 was ₹53866.20 lakh, up from ₹49572.05 lakh in the prior year. Basic earnings per share improved to ₹286.65 from ₹249.41 in the corresponding period last year.

Operational Highlights

The Explosives Division recorded a sale of 63,154 MT for the year, compared to 58,280 MT in the previous year, driven by growth in the dealers segment and institutional markets. Exports increased by 7% compared to the previous year. The Perlite Division sold 18741 MT of perlite and perlite-based products, marginally higher than the 18704 MT sold in FY25.

Board Decisions

The Board approved the remuneration for Mr. Santosh Laxmanrao Chowgule, Executive Director and Vice-Chairperson, and Mr. Mahesh Vijay Wataney, Managing Director, for FY 2026-27, subject to shareholder approval. The Board also sought shareholder approval to increase the company's borrowing powers up to ₹400 Crores.

Financial Results Summary

The company’s foreign exchange earnings for the year amounted to ₹8284.21 Lakhs, while foreign exchange outgo was ₹194.52 Lakhs.

Keltech Energies Limited reported a net profit of ₹2,866.48 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, representing a 14.9% increase compared to the prior year. The company’s revenue from operations for FY26 rose to ₹53,206.01 lakh from ₹48,940.93 lakh in FY25. The board of directors approved the audited standalone financial results at a meeting held on May 27, 2026.

The statutory auditors, M/s CNK & Associates LLP, issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion for the financial year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a profit of ₹844.39 lakh, up from ₹688.19 lakh in the corresponding period of the previous year. Quarterly revenue from operations increased to ₹14,313.18 lakh from ₹13,993.32 lakh.

Financial Performance

The company’s total income for FY26 was ₹53,866.20 lakh, compared to ₹49,572.05 lakh in the previous year. Total expenses for the year amounted to ₹50,299.42 lakh. Profit before tax for the year stood at ₹3,884.54 lakh, while the basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for FY26 were reported at ₹286.65.

Dividend and Appointments

The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per share on 10,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing 49th Annual General Meeting. Additionally, the board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Vijay Chowgule and Mr. Santosh Chowgule, who retire by rotation and are eligible for re-appointment.

Exceptional Income and Audit Appointments

The financial results include exceptional income of ₹317.76 lakh, recognized following a favourable order by the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) regarding a refund of anti-dumping duty. The board appointed M/s. B.P. Rao & Company and M/s. Kumar & Jayakrishnan as internal auditors for FY26-27. Mr. Vikas Vinayak Deodhar was appointed as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27.