Praj Industries Limited has fixed Thursday, 6th August, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The company's Board has recommended a dividend of ₹3.60 per equity share, which is subject to the approval of shareholders at the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 13th August, 2026. This dividend distribution follows a financial year where the company navigated macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting policy signals.

Dividend and AGM Schedule

The final dividend of ₹3.60 per share (180% of the face value of ₹2 each) will be paid by 11th September, 2026, if approved by the members. The total dividend payout is estimated at approximately ₹661.727 Mn. The AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) on 13th August, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (IST).

Financial Performance for FY26

The company reported a decline in profit after tax (PAT) for FY2025-26, impacted by longer order conversion cycles and cost escalations. On a standalone basis, PAT decreased to ₹1,205 Mn from ₹2,644 Mn in the previous year. Consolidated PAT stood at ₹238 Mn compared to ₹2,189 Mn in FY2024-25. Total income from operations also saw a reduction, with consolidated figures falling to ₹32,182 Mn from ₹32,888 Mn.

Strategic Updates and Governance

During the year, Praj Industries validated its integrated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) demonstration plant for the Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process. The company retained its status as a net foreign exchange earner for the 28th consecutive year, with net forex earnings of ₹8,031 Mn. On the governance front, Mr. Sachin Raole was appointed as Joint Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer effective 30th April, 2026. The AGM agenda includes the re-appointment of Ms. Rujuta Jagtap as Independent Director and the ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditors.

Praj Industries Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-2026. The disclosures, submitted pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, cover the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters on a consolidated basis. AVA Insights Partners LLP provided limited assurance for the report.

Operational and Financial Overview

The company reported a paid-up capital of 367.626 Mn and a turnover of 31,678.828 Mn for the reporting period. Its net worth stood at 13,092.537 Mn. Praj Industries operates 7 plants and 5 offices nationally, alongside 4 international offices. The company serves 23 states and 3 union territories in India, with exports contributing 37% to the total turnover.

Employee and Workforce Statistics

As of the end of the financial year, the company had a total workforce of 5,105, comprising 2,061 employees and 3,044 workers. The workforce included 8 differently abled employees and 4 differently abled workers. Women constituted 10.48% of the total employees and 1.84% of the total workers. The permanent employee turnover rate for FY 2026 was 19.6%, while the permanent worker turnover rate was 0%.

Environmental Performance

The company's total energy consumption for FY 2026 was 58,611.02 Giga Joules, with 970.61 Giga Joules sourced from renewable energy. Total water withdrawal was 134,033.49 kilolitres, and total water consumption was 133,658.99 kilolitres. The company generated 2,742.12 metric tonnes of total waste, of which 2,282.11 metric tonnes of metal scrap were recycled. Greenhouse gas emissions included 1,362.41 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for Scope 1 and 7,749.50 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for Scope 2.

Governance and Assurance

The Board of Directors approved the policies covering all nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). The company has established a CSR & Sustainability Committee to provide strategic guidance. The report received limited assurance from AVA Insights Partners LLP, confirming that the disclosures were prepared in accordance with SEBI LODR regulations and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.