APM Terminals Mauritius Limited, the promoter of Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited , has confirmed that its shareholding in the company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, is free from any encumbrance. This disclosure ensures that the promoter's shares are not pledged or otherwise charged, which is a critical compliance requirement under market regulations.

The confirmation was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 7, 2026. The filing was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Key Disclosures

The confirmation letter, signed by Director Ashley Khushal Woomchurn, explicitly stated that the promoter's shares are not encumbered directly or indirectly. Additionally, the promoter clarified that there are no persons acting in concert holding shares in Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited.

The submission was addressed to the Department of Corporate Services at BSE Limited and the Listing Department at the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. A copy was also marked to the Audit Committee of Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited.

Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited reported a 26% increase in net profit to ₹5,004.77 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹3,984.00 million in the previous year. Revenue from operations rose 17% to ₹11,583.78 million from ₹9,860.43 million. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹5.00 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026.

Q4 Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net profit of ₹1,408.01 million, compared to ₹1,089.64 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. Revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 stood at ₹3,172.14 million, up from ₹2,515.98 million in Q4 FY25. EBITDA for the quarter increased by 43% to ₹2,231.83 million.

Full-Year Financial Performance

The company's full-year performance was driven by strong operational efficiency, with EBITDA rising 23% to ₹7,081.64 million. Excluding exceptional items, profit before tax for the year stood at ₹6,525.49 million. Earnings per share (EPS) for FY26 increased to ₹10.35 from ₹8.26 in the previous year.

Dividend and Corporate Updates

The Board has fixed September 2, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend of ₹5.00 per share. The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the 34th Annual General Meeting. The audited financial results were approved by the Board in a meeting held on May 28, 2026.

The Board approved the appointment of Dr. Ajay Kumar, IAS, Vice Chairman & CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board and Nominee Director, as per the requirement under the Concession Agreement. Dr. Kumar is a Year 2006 Gujarat Cadre IAS Officer with a Doctorate in Agriculture. His appointment ensures the company's Board composition is in compliance with Regulation 17 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

M S K A & Associates LLP, Statutory Auditors, issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone and consolidated financial results. The auditor's report included an emphasis of matter regarding a proposed final settlement of ₹188.31 million with the Gujarat Maritime Board related to the invocation of a bank guarantee, which is currently awaiting approval from the Board of Gujarat Maritime Board.