Kothari Petrochemicals Limited reported a net profit of ₹7,249 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹6,581.78 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations increased to ₹59,138.67 lakh from ₹57,733.94 lakh in FY25, driven by higher sales. The company’s total income stood at ₹60,049.84 lakh for FY26.

The board of directors has scheduled the 37th Annual General Meeting for Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. through Video Conference. The meeting will consider the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and other routine business. The notice of the meeting was filed with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on July 17, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company’s profit before tax for FY26 was ₹9,676.98 lakh, up from ₹8,220.78 lakh in the previous year. Total comprehensive income for the year was ₹7,198.49 lakh. The earnings per share (EPS) for the year improved to ₹12.32 from ₹11.18 in FY25.

Operational Highlights

The company achieved a total production of 39,163 metric tons during the year, with plant capacity utilization at 90.3%. The plants operated for 358 days and 357 days respectively during the year. The operating profit margin improved to 17.97% from 15.89% in the previous year, while the net profit margin increased to 12.26% from 11.40%.

Capital Structure and Ratios

The shareholders' funds increased to ₹37,225.53 lakh as of March 31, 2026, from ₹30,615.50 lakh in the previous year. The book value per share stood at ₹63.26. The debt-equity ratio improved to 0.19:1 from 0.24:1, indicating a stronger financial position. The return on net worth was 19.47% for the year.

Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited will hold its 65th Annual General Meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. via Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will be conducted in compliance with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Circulars and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, as well as SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Members can attend and participate in the AGM exclusively through VC/OAVM.

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Thursday, August 13, 2026 (both days inclusive), to determine shareholder eligibility for the meeting. The notice for the AGM and the Annual Report for 2025-26 are being sent electronically to members with registered email addresses, while others will receive letters providing web links to access the documents.

Financial Performance

For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net profit of ₹661.09 lakh, a decrease from ₹1,042.52 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations stood at ₹24,678.07 lakh, down from ₹31,001.58 lakh in FY25. The company reported an exceptional item credit of ₹2,133.61 lakh during the year, primarily due to the reversal of liability no longer required related to electricity and cane dues.

E-voting and Cut-off Dates

Members whose names appear on the Register of Members or Register of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date, Friday, August 7, 2026, are entitled to vote. The company has appointed Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to facilitate remote e-voting and e-voting during the AGM. Shareholders holding securities in demat mode can vote using a single login credential via their depository accounts.

Members who acquire shares after the dispatch of the notice but before the cut-off date may obtain their login ID and password by contacting the company or the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The remote e-voting module will be disabled by CDSL after the conclusion of the voting period, and votes cast cannot be changed subsequently.

Procedural Details

Mrs. K. Jamuna of M/s. SJN & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to ensure the voting process is conducted fairly and transparently. The results of the voting, along with the Scrutinizer's Report, will be communicated to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and uploaded on the company's website and CDSL's portal within two working days after the conclusion of the AGM.

Members are requested to register or update their email addresses and mobile numbers with their Depository Participants for demat holdings or submit Form ISR-1 to the company for physical shares. Queries related to e-voting can be directed to the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer or Cameo Corporate Services Limited.