POCL Enterprises Limited reported a 27% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹39.61 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by improved operational efficiency across its Metal, Metallic Oxides, and Plastic Additives segments. Net profit margins improved to 2.76% from 2.15% in the previous year, while revenue from operations stood at ₹1,431.69 crore. The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of 40%, or ₹0.80 per equity share of ₹2 each, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The audited standalone and consolidated financial results were approved at the board meeting held on May 25, 2026, with statutory auditors M/s. CNGSN & Associates LLP expressing an unmodified opinion on both sets of results.

Financial Performance

For the full fiscal year, the company recorded revenue from operations of ₹1,43,168.48 lakh, compared to ₹1,45,009.73 lakh in the previous year. Profit before tax for the year stood at ₹5,360.80 lakh, an increase from ₹4,179.64 lakh in the prior year. On a standalone basis, net profit for the year rose to ₹3,960.99 lakh from ₹3,117.87 lakh in the corresponding period. Earnings per share (EPS) on a basic basis improved to ₹13.14 for FY26 from ₹11.18 in the prior year, while diluted EPS stood at ₹12.95.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, standalone net profit was ₹970.23 lakh compared to ₹1,050 lakh in the same quarter of the previous year, while revenue from operations stood at ₹33,228.55 lakh against ₹37,000 lakh year-on-year. Q4 EBITDA came in at ₹1,730 lakh versus ₹1,850 lakh in the prior-year quarter, with EBITDA margin improving to 5.21% from 4.96% year-on-year. On a consolidated basis, net profit after share of profit from associates for the year was ₹4,147.86 lakh, with the associate company Planetfirst Green Private Limited contributing a share of profit of ₹186.87 lakh.

The following table summarises the key standalone financial metrics:

The table below presents the Q4 standalone performance on a year-on-year basis:

Segment Performance

The company operates across three reportable segments: Metal, Metallic Oxides, and Plastic Additives. On a standalone basis for the full year, the Metal segment contributed the highest revenue at ₹1,05,180.62 lakh, followed by Metallic Oxides at ₹44,441.33 lakh and Plastic Additives at ₹10,485.47 lakh. In terms of segment profitability (before tax and finance costs), Metal led with ₹5,849.24 lakh, followed by Metallic Oxides at ₹1,700.86 lakh and Plastic Additives at ₹573.55 lakh.

Dividend Declaration

The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.80 per equity share, amounting to 40% of the face value of ₹2 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The company will announce the record date and payment date in due course.

Fund Utilisation and Corporate Actions

The board reviewed the utilisation of funds raised through a preferential issue in June 2025. The total amount raised was ₹58,29,96,846 through the issue and allotment of 28,86,123 equity shares at an issue price of ₹202 per share, and ₹2,84,20,491 representing 25% of the total consideration of ₹11,36,81,964 through the issue and allotment of 5,62,782 convertible warrants at ₹202 per warrant. The Audit Committee confirmed there was no deviation or variation in the utilisation of these funds from the objects stated in the explanatory statement to the notice of the Extra Ordinary General Meeting.

Of the equity share proceeds, ₹19,00,00,000 was allocated and fully utilised towards organic and inorganic growth opportunities, ₹33,50,00,000 towards working capital requirements, ₹3,30,00,000 towards capital expenditure (of which ₹1,31,00,000 has been utilised with the balance remaining invested in Invesco India Arbitrage Fund – Regular Plan Growth), and ₹2,49,96,846 for general corporate purposes. None of the warrant holders exercised the option of conversion of warrants into equity shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Additionally, the board approved a scheme of amalgamation for associate company Planetfirst Green Private Limited with and into POCL Enterprises Limited, with an appointed date of April 01, 2026. Under the scheme, equity shareholders of Planetfirst Green Private Limited will receive 13 fully paid-up equity shares of POCL Enterprises Limited (face value ₹2 each) for every 100 equity shares held (face value ₹10 each), and 5 fully paid-up equity shares of POCL Enterprises Limited for every 100 preference shares held. The proposed scheme is subject to necessary regulatory approvals, including that of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The company has filed the proposed scheme with BSE Limited for obtaining its No Objection Certificate, and the process is currently ongoing.

pocl enterprises has announced the retirement of Mr. Venkataraman Yerra Milli from the position of Executive Director – Marketing. He ceased to hold the position of Senior Management Personnel (SMP) with effect from the close of business hours on May 20, 2026. The company informed the stock exchanges regarding this development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Details of Retirement

The cessation of Mr. Venkataraman Yerra Milli’s role is attributed to his retirement from the services of the company. He served as the Executive Director – Marketing and was a designated Senior Management Personnel (SMP). The company disclosed that the change was effective immediately following the close of business hours on May 20, 2026.

Mr. Venkataraman Yerra Milli submitted his formal notice to the company management, expressing his desire to devote more time to his family and personal pursuits. In his communication, he acknowledged that his tenure with the company was professionally rewarding and wished POCL Enterprises Limited continued growth and success.

The company has enclosed the necessary details, including the copy of the retirement letter, as required under the relevant SEBI regulations. The disclosure was made to ensure compliance with the listing obligations regarding changes in senior management personnel.