Lakshmi Engineering & Warehousing reported a net profit of ₹167.39 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, rising from ₹84.04 lakh in the previous year. Total revenue from operations increased to ₹1,568.25 lakh from ₹1,402.26 lakh in FY25, driven by growth in warehousing rental and engineering services. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) improved to ₹25.03 from ₹12.57 in the prior year.

The financial performance was supported by a rise in profit before tax to ₹235.18 lakh, compared to ₹80.38 lakh in FY25. Depreciation and amortization expenses for the year stood at ₹149.74 lakh, while the total comprehensive income for the year was ₹168.61 lakh. The company’s reserves and surplus increased to ₹1,607.96 lakh as of March 31, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company’s revenue from operations was segmented into warehousing rental services and engineering services. Warehousing rental income contributed ₹972.25 lakh, while fabrication income accounted for ₹95.61 lakh. Other income for the year stood at ₹133.83 lakh, primarily driven by interest income on financial assets measured at amortised cost.

Capital Structure and Borrowings

The company’s equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹668.75 lakh during the year. Borrowings from banks, measured at amortised cost, totaled ₹921.95 lakh as of March 31, 2026, comprising secured term loans and current maturities. The debt-equity ratio stood at 0.44, while the return on equity improved to 7.52% from 3.87% in the previous year.

Key Audit Matters

The statutory auditor identified the recoverability of the carrying value of investment property as a key audit matter. As at March 31, 2026, the carrying value of investment property was ₹2,524.25 lakh. The assessment was considered significant due to the balance size and the estimates involved in impairment assessment and fair value measurement.

Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Limited has fixed Monday, August 3, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a dividend of ₹10 per equity share of ₹100 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The payout is subject to the approval of shareholders at the 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 10, 2026. The company reported a 99.2% rise in net profit to ₹167.39 lakh for FY26, supported by a 12.1% growth in revenue from operations to ₹1,434.42 lakh.

Financial Performance

Total income for FY26 increased to ₹1,568.25 lakh from ₹1,402.26 lakh in the previous year, while profit before tax surged to ₹235.18 lakh. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net profit of ₹51.34 lakh on revenue of ₹396.03 lakh. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial results.

Segment Results

Warehousing rental services drove the top line, contributing ₹1,024.83 lakh and a segment profit of ₹469.23 lakh. The engineering services segment reported revenue of ₹487.38 lakh but incurred a loss of ₹111.16 lakh.

AGM and Book Closure Details

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from August 4, 2026, to August 10, 2026, for the 52nd AGM and dividend payment. The meeting will be held via video conferencing at 10:15 A.M. Shareholders eligible for e-voting will be determined based on the record date of August 3, 2026. The e-voting period is scheduled from August 7, 2026, to August 9, 2026.