Nirlon FY26 PAT rises 59% to Rs 346 crore, proposes dividend
Nirlon Limited reported a 59% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 346 crore for the financial year 2026, driven by a one-time tax adjustment. Total income for FY26 grew by 6% to Rs 683 crore, while EBITDA increased by 5% to Rs 535 crore. The Board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 15 per share. Operational occupancy remained high at 99.7%.

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Nirlon Limited reported a 59% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 346 crore for the financial year 2026, driven by a one-time tax adjustment. Total income for FY26 grew by 6% to Rs 683 crore, while EBITDA increased by 5% to Rs 535 crore, with margins at 78.36%. The Board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 15 per share for the fiscal year, subject to shareholder approval.
For the fourth quarter of FY26, the company recorded a total income of Rs 174 crore, a 9% increase year on year. EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 136 crore, an 8% growth, with margins at 77.85%. PAT for Q4 FY26 was Rs 71 crore, rising 32% year on year with a margin of 40.5%. The FY26 PAT includes a one-time adjustment of Rs 69.5 crore due to the re-measurement of deferred tax liability following the company's shift to the new tax regime under Section 115BAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Excluding this adjustment, PAT growth was 27% year on year.
Operational metrics remained strong, with an average occupancy rate of 99.7% for NKP and Nirlon House combined in Q4 FY26. As of March 31, 2026, approximately 8000 sqft remained vacant. The company's cash and bank balance stood at approximately Rs 300 crore as of March 31, 2026. Management indicated that fixed deposits totaling Rs 278 crore were yielding an interest rate of approximately 5.5%, maturing between 6 months to 1 year.
Financial Performance Summary
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income | Rs 174 crore | Rs 683 crore |
| EBITDA | Rs 136 crore | Rs 535 crore |
| EBITDA Margin | 77.85% | 78.36% |
| PAT | Rs 71 crore | Rs 346 crore |
Regarding debt management, the company has an outstanding loan of approximately Rs 1150 crore with HSBC. The repayment schedule includes a 5% balloon payment due in May 2027, followed by 5% annual payments for the subsequent five years and a bullet payment for the remaining balance. Management stated there are no concrete plans to repay debt from existing cash balances at this time.
Historical Stock Returns for Nirlon
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.02% | +0.80% | +3.67% | +14.86% | +14.86% | +14.86% |
How does Nirlon plan to utilize the Rs 300 crore cash balance and maturing fixed deposits given the upcoming debt obligations?
What is the company's strategy for the remaining 8000 sqft of vacant space to maintain the 99.7% occupancy rate?
Will the shift to the new tax regime result in sustained tax savings, or was the benefit largely limited to the one-time adjustment?


































