Poona Dal FY26 Net Profit Rises 10.5% to ₹148.33 Lakh
Poona Dal & Oil Industries reported a 10.5% increase in FY26 net profit to ₹148.33 lakh, with revenue from operations at ₹14,072.54 lakh. The Board approved the audited results and appointed three new Independent Directors and an Additional Executive Director for five years, subject to shareholder approval.

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Poona Dal & Oil Industries has reported its audited standalone financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the results at a meeting held on May 19, 2026. The company recorded a net profit of ₹148.33 lakh for the fiscal year, representing an increase from ₹134.29 lakh in the previous year.
Financial Performance
Revenue from operations for the year ended March 31, 2026, stood at ₹14,072.54 lakh, compared to ₹14,720.01 lakh in the prior year. Total income for the period was ₹14,248.59 lakh. The company's total expenses for the year amounted to ₹14,046.26 lakh. Profit before tax for FY26 was reported at ₹202.33 lakh, up from ₹184.29 lakh in FY25.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net profit of ₹56.63 lakh on revenue from operations of ₹3,503.02 lakh. The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year were recorded at ₹2.60, compared to ₹2.35 in the previous year.
The following table summarises the key financial figures for the year:
| Parameter | FY26 (₹ in Lakhs) | FY25 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 14,072.54 | 14,720.01 |
| Total Income | 14,248.59 | 14,847.26 |
| Total Expenses | 14,046.26 | 14,662.96 |
| Profit Before Tax | 202.33 | 184.29 |
| Net Profit | 148.33 | 134.29 |
| Basic EPS | 2.60 | 2.35 |
Segment and Operational Details
The company operates primarily through its Oil Division, which contributed ₹14,019.97 lakh to the total revenue for the year. The Agro Division contributed ₹52.57 lakh. Total assets as of March 31, 2026, were reported at ₹6,044.65 lakh, an increase from ₹5,800.65 lakh in the previous year. Cash and cash equivalents decreased to ₹3,499.63 lakh from ₹3,933.37 lakh at the end of FY25.
Board Changes
During the meeting held on May 19, 2026, the Board accepted the resignations of Independent Directors Mr. Kewalchand Muthiyan, Ms. Ligy George, and Mr. Ajinkya Ghogardare. Consequently, the Board appointed Ms. Ankita Agrawal, Mr. Narhari Kadekar, and Mr. Rupesh Lohade as Non-Executive Independent Directors for a term of five years, subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, Mr. Satyen S Gathani was appointed as Additional Executive Director for a term of five years, subject to shareholder approval.
The statutory auditors conducted a limited review of the financial results and issued an unqualified opinion. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subsequently approved by the Board.
Historical Stock Returns for Poona Dal & Oil Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.41% | -4.99% | -3.96% | -11.06% | -8.99% | +41.92% |
How might the simultaneous resignation of three Independent Directors impact Poona Dal & Oil Industries' corporate governance practices and investor confidence going forward?
Given the ~4.4% decline in revenue from operations despite improved profitability, what strategic initiatives could the company pursue to reverse the revenue contraction in FY27?
With the Oil Division contributing over 99% of total revenue, how vulnerable is the company to commodity price volatility, and are there plans to diversify its revenue streams through the Agro Division?
































