Kokuyo Camlin Limited reported a significant improvement in profitability for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with Profit After Tax (PAT) surging 324.96% to ₹2,478.79 lakhs. The company has scheduled its 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (IST) via Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.30 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval, which will be paid on or after August 10, 2026. The meeting will be conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and relevant Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.

AGM Key Dates and E-Voting Schedule

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from July 31, 2026, to August 6, 2026. Shareholders whose names appear as beneficial owners or members as at the close of business hours on July 30, 2026, will be eligible for the proposed dividend. E-voting services are being provided through NSDL.

FY26 Financial Performance

Kokuyo Camlin's gross sales/income stood at ₹85,778.31 lakhs compared to ₹81,009.04 lakhs in the previous year. The overall performance reflects stable business operations and improvement in profitability on account of higher revenue and improved cost efficiencies. The paid-up capital of the Company as on March 31, 2026, remained unchanged at ₹1,003.04 lakhs. The Board does not propose to transfer any amount to general reserve and has decided to retain the entire profit for FY 2025-26 in the profit and loss account.

Key Financial Ratios

Dividend and TDS Provisions

The recommended dividend of ₹0.30 per equity share of ₹1/- each (30%) will result in a cash outflow of ₹3,00,91,141/-, representing a dividend payout ratio of 12.14%. The dividend is taxable in the hands of shareholders under the Income Tax Act, 2025, and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be applicable at the time of payment. Shareholders must update their records, including tax residential status and PAN, and submit all necessary documents on or before July 30, 2026.

AGM Agenda: Ordinary and Special Business

Under ordinary business, shareholders will consider and adopt the audited financial statements for FY 2025-26, declare the recommended dividend, and appoint Mr. Masaharu Inoue (DIN: 10154904), who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment. Under special business, a special resolution is proposed for the continuation of Mr. Dilip D. Dandekar (DIN: 00846901) as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director-Chairman of the Company, who is liable to retire by rotation upon attaining the age of 75 years on November 9, 2026. Mr. Dandekar's remuneration sought for FY 2026-27 is ₹16 lakhs by way of perquisites and sitting fees.

Operational Highlights and Business Overview

Key operational highlights for FY 2025-26 include revenue from operations of ₹80,597 lakhs (5.70% Y-o-Y growth), EBITDA of ₹4,945 lakhs (56.24% Y-o-Y growth), PAT of ₹2,479 lakhs (325% Y-o-Y growth), 81 product launches, and a Camel Artist Community of 4.7 lakh+ members across website and social profiles. As of March 31, 2026, the Company's consolidated employee strength stood at 1,161 employees. The Company's R&D expenditure for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹636.10 lakhs compared to ₹554.33 lakhs in FY 2024-25.

Kokuyo Camlin Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-2026, disclosing key environmental, social, and governance metrics alongside significant regulatory proceedings. The filing reveals that the company faces substantial tax demands, including a ₹162.97 crore notice from the Income Tax Department and an ₹8.13 crore penalty from the GST authorities, both of which are under appeal. Despite these challenges, the company reported zero lost time injuries and maintained full compliance with environmental laws during the reporting period.

The report highlights the company's operational footprint, with three manufacturing plants and three offices located nationally. Kokuyo Camlin reported a total workforce of 1,164 individuals, comprising 1,064 employees and 100 workers. Women accounted for 6% of the total workforce and held 20% of the seats on the Board of Directors. The company spent 0.14% of its total revenue on well-being measures for its staff, covering 100% of permanent employees and workers under health and accident insurance schemes.

Regulatory Proceedings and Financial Impact

The company disclosed material legal proceedings in its BRSR filing. The Income Tax Department issued an assessment order on March 20, 2026, for Assessment Year 2018–19, raising a demand of ₹162.97 crore. Following a rectification application, this demand was significantly reduced to ₹34.05 crore. Additionally, the Office of the Commissioner of GST & Central Excise imposed a penalty of ₹8,13,02,629 regarding the disallowance of GST credit. The company has filed appeals against both orders and disputes remain under adjudication.

Environmental Performance

Kokuyo Camlin's environmental data indicates a rise in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous year. Total energy consumed increased to 29,796.32 GJ in FY 2025-26 from 24,005.49 GJ in FY 2024-25. Consequently, the total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions rose to 4,277.82 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The company generated 684.49 metric tonnes of waste, of which 53.7 metric tonnes were reused. Water withdrawal totaled 130,774 kilolitres, with an intensity of 1.62 kilolitres per ₹ lakh of turnover.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

The company confirmed that it has policies covering all nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). It holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. During the year, the company received 100 customer complaints, of which one remained pending at the end of the year, while no complaints were reported from shareholders or employees regarding conflict of interest or sexual harassment. The Managing Director, Mr. Satish Veerappa, is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the company's Business Responsibility policies.