Sanco Trans Limited reported a 29.98% increase in total income to Rs.139 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to Rs.105 crore in the previous year. The company’s profit before tax surged by 221% during the year, primarily driven by increased warehouse earnings, while EBITDA recorded an increase of Rs.625 Lakhs. Finance costs declined further in FY 2025-26 on account of reduced utilization of cash credit facilities, repayment of borrowings, and better interest rates on new borrowings.

The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of Rs.4.50 per share of Rs.10/- each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The company’s revenue from operations increased to Rs.139 Crores in FY 2025-26 as compared to Rs.105 Crores during FY 2024-25. Depreciation for the year increased mainly on account of additions to vehicles.

Financial Performance

The company’s operational metrics showed significant improvement during the year. The cumulative volume of boxes handled during the calendar year 2025 stood at 14.5 lakhs in import and 10.4 lakhs in exports through all four container terminals in Chennai, an increase of 6% when compared with 2024 volumes. This growth in operational activity contributed to the financial upturn.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

The company’s internal control systems were deemed adequate, with the Internal Auditor carrying out periodical verifications at all locations. The Board confirmed that proper internal financial controls were followed and were operating effectively. The statutory auditors, M/s. M. S. Krishnaswami and Rajan, Chartered Accountants, issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and the adequacy of internal financial controls.

The Secretarial Audit Report noted that the company had belatedly submitted the shareholding pattern for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with a one-day delay and paid the fine imposed by BSE Limited. The company also transferred unclaimed dividends amounting to Rs. 51,154.20 for the financial year 2017-18 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as prescribed under Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Board and Leadership

The Board comprises five Independent Directors, one Non-Independent Director, and four Executive Directors. During the year, Mr. T R Chandrasekaran was appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director, while Ms. S Devaki ceased to be a Director due to her demise in October 2025. The shareholders approved the re-appointment of Mr. V Upendran as Executive Chairman for a period of three years effective April 1, 2026, via postal ballot.

sanco trans has fixed July 22, 2026 as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders eligible to receive dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The decision was taken during a Board meeting held on May 28, 2026. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from July 23, 2026 to July 29, 2026 (both days inclusive) for this purpose.

The company announced that its Forty Sixth Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to be held on July 29, 2026 at 10.00 AM IST. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means. The cut-off date for determining voting rights for E-voting and poll regarding the 46th AGM is also fixed as July 22, 2026.

The closure of books is pursuant to Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The dividend payment is subject to declaration by the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.

Key Corporate Event Dates

Sanco Trans Limited operates in the logistics sector, offering services such as Container Freight Station operations, terminal operations, stevedoring, and freight forwarding.