Shanthi Gears reports 14% decline in FY26 revenue
Shanthi Gears Limited reported a 14% decline in revenue from operations to ₹518.72 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹604.62 crore in the previous year. Net profit for the year stood at ₹76.66 crore, down from ₹96.03 crore in the previous year. EBITDA decreased to ₹118.76 crore from ₹143.39 crore in the previous year. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per share for the financial year 2025-26.

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Shanthi Gears Limited reported a 14% decline in revenue from operations to ₹518.72 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹604.62 crore in the previous year. The company attributed the decrease to lower order inflows during the first half of the year. Despite the revenue drop, the company maintained strong operational discipline and focused on cost optimization and customer engagement to enhance operational resilience.
Net profit for the year stood at ₹76.66 crore, down from ₹96.03 crore in the previous year. Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) decreased to ₹118.76 crore from ₹143.39 crore in the previous year, a degrowth of 17%. The company generated a Free Cash Flow of ₹29.83 crore during the financial year against ₹75.47 crore in the previous year. The Return on Capital Employed stood at 24% in FY26 compared to 35% in the previous year.
The company remains debt-free and invests its surplus funds judiciously balancing safety and returns. During the year, the company made its highest capital investments to enhance capacity, improve productivity, and strengthen quality. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per share for the financial year 2025-26. Together with the interim dividend of ₹3 per share already declared and paid, the total dividend for the financial year is ₹5 per share.
Financial Performance
| Particulars | Year Ended 31.03.2026 (₹ Crores) | Year Ended 31.03.2025 (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (Net) | 518.72 | 604.62 |
| EBITDA | 118.76 | 143.39 |
| Profit Before Tax | 107.48 | 130.09 |
| Profit After Tax | 76.66 | 96.03 |
The Board of Directors has recommended the payment of a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share. The dividend on equity shares will be paid to those members as on Friday, July 17, 2026, and the same will be paid on or before August 27, 2026. During the financial year, on February 20, 2026, the company paid an interim dividend of ₹3 per equity share.
Historical Stock Returns for Shanthi Gears
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.56% | -6.10% | -7.52% | -0.39% | -22.46% | +174.62% |
What specific strategies is the company implementing to reverse the trend of lower order inflows experienced in the first half of the year?
How will the record capital investments made during the year impact production capacity and revenue growth in the coming fiscal year?
Given the significant drop in Free Cash Flow, what are the management's priorities for capital allocation between dividends, further expansion, and liquidity reserves?


































