Midwest Ltd FY26 annual report: revenue ₹645.62 crore, AGM on Sep 28
- Midwest Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹645.62 crore and PAT of ₹106.48 crore for FY26, with EBITDA of ₹174.37 crore
- The 45th AGM is scheduled for September 28, 2026 via video conferencing, with e-voting open from September 25-27, 2026
- The company completed its IPO in October 2025, raising ₹250 crore via fresh issue; debt-to-equity ratio improved from 0.42 times to 0.19 times in FY26
- Quartz Phase I (303,600 TPA) was commissioned in September 2025; Phase II targeting approximately 606,600 TPA is under construction with estimated capex of approximately ₹125 crore
- Midwest Limited was selected as lead consortium partner by KMML for a rare-earth pilot plant and signed an MoU with Indonesia's PERMINAS for ionic-clay rare-earth deposits

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Midwest Limited has filed its Annual Report for FY26 with BSE and NSE, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹645.62 crore and profit after tax of ₹106.48 crore.
The company has convened its 45th Annual General Meeting for Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. (IST) through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means, in compliance with Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Financial Performance
Midwest Limited reported the following consolidated financial metrics for FY26:
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ crore) | 645.62 | 626.18 | 585.62 | 502.52 | 525.24 |
| EBITDA (₹ crore) | 174.37 | 171.78 | 151.44 | 89.59 | 105.74 |
| PAT (₹ crore) | 106.48 | 107.51 | 100.32 | 54.44 | 67.09 |
| Operating Cash Flow (₹ crore) | 174.72 | 87.31 | 127.91 | -51.95 | 143.31 |
| Net Worth (₹ crore) | 913.05 | 566.93 | 426.49 | 337.17 | 280.95 |
| Debt-to-Equity (times) | 0.19 | 0.42 | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.34 |
The company holds a CRISIL A/Stable credit rating, upgraded during FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio declined from 0.42 times in FY25 to 0.19 times in FY26, following debt repayment from IPO proceeds. Operating cash flow doubled to ₹174.72 crore from ₹87.31 crore in FY25, while the working-capital cycle improved from 120 days to 104 days.
On a standalone basis, revenue from operations stood at ₹4,217.71 million during FY26, against ₹3,697.35 million in FY25. Standalone profit after tax was ₹976.28 million, compared with ₹884.73 million in the previous year.
IPO and Capital Structure
Midwest Limited completed its Initial Public Offering in October 2025. The company's equity shares were listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on October 24, 2025. The IPO comprised a fresh issue of 23,48,401 equity shares and an offer for sale of 18,87,323 equity shares, at an offer price of ₹1,065 per equity share. The aggregate issue size was approximately ₹451.00 crore, consisting of a fresh issue of ₹250 crore and an offer for sale of ₹201.00 crore.
IPO proceeds of ₹2,296.25 million (net of expenses) are being deployed as follows:
| Object | Amount Allocated (₹ Mn) | Utilised to March 31, 2026 (₹ Mn) | Unutilised (₹ Mn) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in Midwest Neostone (Quartz Phase II) | 1,302.98 | 17.80 | 1,285.18 |
| Electric dump trucks capex | 257.55 | - | 257.55 |
| Solar energy integration capex | 32.56 | - | 32.56 |
| Repayment of borrowings (Company and APGM) | 562.23 | 543.28 | 18.95 |
| General corporate purposes | 140.93 | 85.73 | 55.20 |
| Total | 2,296.25 | 646.81 | 1,649.44 |
Market capitalisation on BSE as of March 31, 2026 stood at ₹4,143.49 crore. Capital employed as of March 31, 2026 was ₹1,084.87 crore.
Business Verticals and Strategic Initiatives
Midwest Limited operates across three primary business verticals:
Granite (Core Business) The company is India's largest producer and exporter of Black Galaxy Granite, accounting for approximately 64% of India's Black Galaxy Granite exports. Black Galaxy Granite production increased to 75,988 cubic metres during FY26, with sales of 72,789 cubic metres. Absolute Black Granite production stood at 39,758 cubic metres, with sales of 39,684 cubic metres. The company operates across 17 countries and five continents.
Quartz Processing Quartz Phase I was commissioned in September 2025 and stabilised by Q1 FY2027, with an installed capacity of 303,600 tonnes per annum. The facility operates through wholly owned subsidiary Midwest Neostone Private Limited at Annangi, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Phase II is under construction, targeting approximately 606,600 TPA total installed capacity, with estimated capex of approximately ₹125 crore (FY28). The High-Purity Quartz line has been accelerated into Phase II.
Heavy Mineral Sands and Rare-Earth Oxides Through subsidiaries in Sri Lanka, the company holds four exploration licences covering heavy-mineral-sand deposits with resources under development of 2.806 Mt. Plant development is estimated at approximately ₹120 crore, with commercial revenue conservatively expected from FY2029. In May 2026, Midwest Limited was selected as lead consortium partner by Kerala Minerals & Metals Limited (KMML) for a rare-earth pilot plant, budgeted at approximately ₹20 crore. In July 2026, the company signed an MoU with Indonesia's state-owned PERMINAS for rare-earth-bearing ionic-clay deposits.
Diamond Wire Division Segment revenue grew to approximately ₹25 crore from ₹16 crore in the previous year, maintaining a profit before tax margin of approximately 15%.
Sustainability and Operational Efficiency
The company inducted electric dump trucks into granite mining operations during FY26, generating estimated annual savings of approximately ₹20 lakh per truck. Captive solar capacity stands at 1 MW, with a further 0.66 MW planned. The company is targeting a 15-20% reduction in its overall carbon footprint over the medium term.
CSR expenditure for FY26 was ₹16.04 million against an obligation of ₹15.92 million, resulting in an excess spend of ₹0.12 million available for set-off in succeeding financial years.
AGM Schedule and Agenda
The 45th AGM will be held on September 28, 2026 via video conferencing. The e-voting schedule is as follows:
| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Cut-off date for e-voting | Monday, September 21, 2026 | N.A. |
| Commencement of e-voting | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 09:00 A.M. |
| End of e-voting | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 05:00 P.M. |
Key agenda items at the 45th AGM include:
- Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26
- Re-appointment of Mrs. Uma Priyadarshini Kollareddy (DIN: 02736184) as director retiring by rotation
- Ratification of remuneration of ₹1,25,000/- plus taxes to M/s PKR & Associates LLP as Cost Auditors for FY2026-27
- Appointment of M/s B S S & Associates as Secretarial Auditors for five consecutive years from FY2026-27 to FY2030-31 at ₹2,00,000/- per annum
- Continuation of appointment of Mr. Rana Som (DIN: 00352904) as Independent Director notwithstanding attaining the age of 75 years (Special Resolution)
- Change in designation of Mrs. Soumya Kukreti (DIN: 01760289) from Whole-Time Director to Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director with effect from September 1, 2026
The Board of Directors did not recommend any dividend for FY26. The annual report is available on the company's website and on the stock exchange websites.
Historical Stock Returns for Midwest
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.74% | -4.69% | -12.58% | -13.04% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How will the delayed capital deployment for Midwest Neostone's Quartz Phase II impact the company's ability to meet its FY28 capacity expansion targets?
What are the specific regulatory and geopolitical risks associated with Midwest Limited's rare-earth oxide partnerships in Sri Lanka, Kerala, and Indonesia?
Given the zero dividend recommendation despite strong cash flows, how does management plan to utilize the ₹1,649 crore in unutilized IPO proceeds to drive shareholder value?

































