Kokuyo Camlin reported its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 March 2026, revealing a sharp recovery in annual profitability. While the company faced margin pressure in the final quarter, the full-year performance showed a significant turnaround with net profit after tax surging compared to the previous fiscal year. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 15 May 2026.

Q4FY26 Financial Performance

For the quarter ended 31 March 2026, Kokuyo Camlin's total income from operations stood at ₹22,623.09 lakhs, up from ₹20,003.36 lakhs in Q4FY25. However, net profit after tax declined to ₹288.43 lakhs from ₹438.86 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. On a sequential basis, revenue rose from ₹17,796.54 lakhs in Q3FY26, while net profit fell from ₹398.20 lakhs. The company reported a total comprehensive loss of ₹(44.56) lakhs for the quarter, compared to a comprehensive income of ₹793.55 lakhs in Q4FY25.

Full-Year FY26 Performance

On a full-year basis, Kokuyo Camlin's performance improved markedly. Total income from operations for FY26 rose to ₹80,596.81 lakhs from ₹76,252.88 lakhs in FY25. Net profit after tax surged to ₹2,478.79 lakhs in FY26 from ₹583.30 lakhs in FY25. Net profit before tax also improved substantially to ₹3,390.73 lakhs from ₹874.82 lakhs in the previous year. Total comprehensive income for FY26 stood at ₹1,952.82 lakhs, compared to ₹1,113.76 lakhs in FY25.

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹0.30 per equity share of ₹1 each (30%) for FY 2025-26, subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Regulatory Disclosures

The audited financial results were filed with the stock exchanges under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The statutory auditors issued a modified opinion on the results due to the impact of a prior-year inventory shortage on the comparability of figures. The full statement of financial results is available on the websites of BSE and NSE.

Kokuyo Camlin has recommended a dividend of Rs.0.30 per equity share of Rs.1 each, representing 30% for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The announcement was made following the Board of Directors meeting held on May 15, 2026. The dividend payment is subject to declaration at the company's 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Key Corporate Action Dates

The Board has fixed July 30, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the dividend. Consequently, the Register of Members and Share Transfer books will remain closed from July 31, 2026, to August 6, 2026, for both days inclusive. The dividend will be dispatched to eligible shareholders after the conclusion of the book closure period.

Shareholder Eligibility

Shareholders holding shares in electronic form must appear as Beneficial Owners in the records of depositories as of the close of business hours on July 30, 2026. Physical share holders must have their names listed in the Register of Members after accounting for valid requests for transmission or transposition lodged on or before the record date.

Board and Leadership Updates

During the meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Vipul Bhoy as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective May 29, 2026. Simultaneously, the Board appointed Mr. Rahul Soni as the new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective July 27, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Dilip D. Dandekar will continue as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and Chairman upon attaining the age of 75 years, subject to member approval.