Premier Explosives Limited has uploaded the audio recording of its earnings conference call discussing the financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The conference call was held on May 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (IST). The recording provides insights into the company's performance for the specified period.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and 46 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company informed the exchanges that the audio file is now accessible to stakeholders.

The recording is available on the official website of Premier Explosives Limited . Investors and interested parties can access the file to review the management's commentary on the financial results.

Premier Explosives Limited has reported its audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, posting a consolidated net profit of ₹458.3 crore, a 60.5% increase from ₹285.5 crore in the previous year. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹3,883.4 crore, down 7% from ₹4,174.5 crore in FY25. The Board of Directors, at their meeting held on May 29, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of ₹2 each, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

FY26 Financial Performance

The company recorded a profit before tax of ₹656.3 crore for FY26, a significant increase from ₹375.4 crore in the previous year. Total revenue for the year was ₹4,304.8 crore. The statutory auditors, M/s. Majeti & Co., issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone and consolidated financial statements.

Q4 Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹66 crore, up from ₹37 crore in the same period last year. Revenue for Q4FY26 rose to ₹892.1 crore from ₹740.8 crore in Q4FY25. However, at the operating level, Q4 EBITDA recorded a loss of ₹0.32 crore against a gain of ₹9.56 crore in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting pressure on operating profitability during the quarter due to elevated raw material prices.

Order Book and Operational Highlights

The company secured its highest-ever order book of ₹15,690 crore as of May 2026, with 95% contribution from the Defence segment, providing strong revenue visibility. Q4FY26 revenue growth was led by the Defence & Space segment, which contributed 76% of total revenue at ₹677 crore. The financial results include an exceptional item of ₹5.2 crore towards ex-gratia compensation for employees. Additionally, the company recognized an insurance claim receivable of ₹6.1 crore regarding damages to plant and machinery aggregating to ₹7.1 crore, with the balance charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Dividend Declaration

The Board recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share, equivalent to 25%, for the financial year 2025-26. This payout is subject to the approval of shareholders at the 46th Annual General Meeting. The record date and book closure dates for the dividend will be announced in due course.