L.G. Balakrishnan & Bros Reports FY26 Results, Publishes via SEBI Regulation 47
L.G. Balakrishnan & Bros reported FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 73,246.35 lakhs (up from Rs. 60,579.35 lakhs) and consolidated revenue of Rs. 2,77,348.40 lakhs. The board recommended a Rs. 22 per share dividend (220% of face value) with record date August 19, 2026, and published audited results in Maalai Malar and Financial Express per SEBI Regulation 47. Corporate governance updates include re-appointments of auditors and a directorship continuation recommendation.

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L.G. Balakrishnan & Bros Limited announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, following a board meeting held on May 2, 2026. The statutory auditors have expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the financial results. Pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company also published newspaper advertisements pertaining to the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The advertisements were published in all editions of Maalai Malar (Tamil Daily) on May 3, 2026, and in Financial Express (English) on May 4, 2026. The results are also hosted on the company's website at www.lgb.co.in .
Financial Performance
The company's standalone revenue from operations for FY26 stood at Rs. 73,246.35 lakhs, representing an increase from Rs. 60,579.35 lakhs reported in the previous fiscal year. On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations reached Rs. 2,77,348.40 lakhs for FY26, compared to Rs. 2,39,074.42 lakhs in FY25. The standalone net profit after tax (excluding exceptional items) for FY26 amounted to Rs. 30,634.24 lakhs, compared to Rs. 29,066.21 lakhs in FY25. The company reported an exceptional item of Rs. 42,179.58 lakhs, which includes the statutory impact of new Labour Codes amounting to Rs. 41,242.62 lakhs and subsidy received of Rs. 1,502.86 lakhs.
The following table summarises the key financial metrics for the reporting periods:
| Particulars | Standalone FY26 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Standalone FY25 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Consolidated FY26 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Consolidated FY25 (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 73,246.35 | 60,579.35 | 2,77,348.40 | 2,39,074.42 |
| Total Income | 74,702.12 | 62,031.44 | 3,14,403.77 | 2,63,351.54 |
| Total Expenses | 64,627.50 | 53,159.17 | 2,72,224.19 | 2,26,515.08 |
| Net Profit for the Period | 7,103.29 | 7,257.31 | 31,874.29 | 30,209.07 |
| Net Profit After Tax (excl. exceptional) | 30,634.24 | 29,066.21 | — | — |
| Basic Earnings Per Share (Rs.) | 96.05 | 91.13 | — | — |
The quarterly standalone performance for the period ended March 31, 2026 is presented below:
| Particulars | Q4 FY26 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Q3 FY26 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Q4 FY25 (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 73,246.35 | 73,413.57 | 60,579.35 |
| Net Profit Before Tax (excl. exceptional) | 10,074.63 | 11,376.63 | 8,872.27 |
| Net Profit After Tax (excl. exceptional) | 7,103.29 | 8,451.84 | 7,257.31 |
| Basic EPS (Rs.) | 22.27* | 26.50* | 22.76* |
*Not Annualised
Dividend Announcement
The board of directors recommended a dividend of Rs. 22 per equity share of Rs. 10 each, representing 220% of the face value, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The dividend payment is scheduled to be made on or before September 18, 2026.
Corporate Governance Updates
The board approved the re-appointment of Dr. G.L. Sankaran as Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27, subject to ratification by shareholders. Additionally, the board approved the re-appointment of Sri. G. Jawaharlal and M/s. Lathi & Tapdiya, Chartered Accountants, as Internal Auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The board also recommended the continuation of directorship of Sri. S. Sivakumar (DIN: 00016040) as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director beyond the age of 75 years, subject to approval by shareholders through a special resolution at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Management Changes and AGM Details
Mr. Suresh Sivalingam, Vice President, Strategic Business Development, tendered his resignation due to personal reasons effective from the close of business hours on January 31, 2026. The resignation was accepted by the company. The board has convened the 70th Annual General Meeting of the company on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, through video conferencing and other audio visual means. The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from Thursday, August 20, 2026, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of dividend and the Annual General Meeting.
Historical Stock Returns for LG Balakrishnan & Bros
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.71% | -6.03% | +2.26% | +19.38% | +40.49% | +455.01% |
How will the implementation of the new Labour Codes, which triggered an exceptional charge of Rs. 41,242.62 lakhs, impact L.G. Balakrishnan's operating cost structure and margins in FY27?
Given the strong consolidated revenue growth of ~16% YoY to Rs. 2,77,348.40 lakhs, which subsidiaries or business segments are likely to be the primary growth drivers for the company in FY27?
With the Vice President of Strategic Business Development having resigned, how might the leadership gap affect L.G. Balakrishnan's expansion plans and new business initiatives going forward?


































