Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection has fixed Friday, July 17, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a dividend of ₹3 per equity share. The 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. through Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The company reported a 64% increase in consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹64 crore for FY 2025-26, driven by volume growth and an improved product mix.

Financial Performance: Consolidated Highlights

The company delivered strong consolidated financial performance, with EBITDA growing to ₹118 crore from ₹99 crore in the prior year. The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.34 from 0.43, while Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) stood at 17.96%.

Standalone Performance

On a standalone basis, net revenues grew 14% to ₹1,025 crore from ₹898 crore. PAT increased 54% to ₹61 crore from ₹40 crore, while EBITDA rose 16.8% to ₹116 crore against ₹99 crore.

Segment and Geographic Revenue

The Agro Chemicals Division remained the primary revenue contributor with ₹701 crore, while the Specialty Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Division reported ₹199 crore. Export revenues grew 28% to ₹444 crore from ₹346 crore, and domestic revenues increased to ₹582 crore from ₹552 crore.

Dividend and AGM Schedule

The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹3 per equity share (30%) for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the 50th AGM. The total dividend outgo is ₹3.68 crore. Remote e-voting facilities will be provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).

Capital Expenditure and Strategic Outlook

The company has earmarked approximately ₹100 crore for two new multi-purpose manufacturing blocks and debottlenecking capacities. R&D expenditure is planned to double over the next two years, with a pipeline of around 25 products. Capacity debottlenecking for agro-intermediates was completed in FY26, and 2-3 new agro products are slated for launch in FY27.

Balance Sheet and Key Ratios

Net worth stood at ₹42,347 lakh and net debt at ₹13,367 lakh as at March 31, 2026. Net working capital improved to 62 days from 71 days. The company's Long-Term Debt is rated CARE BBB+ (Stable) and CRISIL BBB+/Stable.

Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, detailing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The company reported zero workplace fatalities and a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of zero for both employees and workers. Exports contributed 43% to the total turnover, with operations spanning 22 states and 23 countries.

The company’s manufacturing operations are primarily focused on Performance Chemicals, which accounted for 100% of its turnover. Punjab Chemicals operates three plants and one office nationally. The workforce comprises 427 permanent employees and 1,625 workers, with women representing 10.30% of the permanent employees and 0.12% of the total workforce.

Environmental Performance

The company reported total energy consumption of 854,901 Gigajoules, with 614,573 Gigajoules sourced from renewable energy. Water withdrawal totaled 122,633 cubic meters, entirely sourced from surface and groundwater. The company has implemented a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system to ensure responsible wastewater management. Total Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions were recorded at 2,400 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Social and Governance Metrics

The Board of Directors includes two women, representing 20% of the board, while women hold 33.33% of Key Management Personnel positions. The company spent 0.64% of its total revenue on well-being measures for employees and workers. All permanent employees and workers receive health and accident insurance coverage.

Financial and Operational Data

The company maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. It reported no instances of fines, penalties, or non-compliance with environmental regulations during the financial year.