Sicagen India Limited reported a decline in its standalone net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), posting a profit after tax of ₹129.1 crore, down from ₹145.3 crore in the previous year. The company's total revenue stood at ₹5,282.2 crore, compared to ₹5,460.3 crore in FY25.

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Re. 1/- per equity share, representing a 10% payout on the face value of the shares. The total dividend payout for the year amounts to approximately ₹39.6 crore.

Financial Performance

The company's revenue from operations decreased to ₹5,202.7 crore from ₹5,386.9 crore in FY25. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) remained relatively stable at ₹288.9 crore, marginally down from ₹290.6 crore in the prior year. The EBITDA margin improved slightly to 5.55% from 5.39%.

Profit before tax (PBT) declined to ₹173.8 crore from ₹200.2 crore. This reduction was primarily attributed to an increase in raw material costs, rates, taxes, and other administrative expenditures, as noted in the Management Discussion and Analysis report.

Segment-wise Review

The Building Materials division, the largest contributor, reported a revenue of ₹3,992.8 crore, down from ₹4,374.4 crore in FY25. However, the division saw a significant improvement in profitability, with PBT rising by 34% to ₹27.1 crore from ₹20.2 crore, aided by cost control measures and improved contribution margins in Q4 due to steel price increases.

The Power & Control Systems division achieved a 6% increase in turnover to ₹512.6 crore, with PBT rising 5% to ₹101.2 crore. Conversely, the Industrial Packaging division faced challenges due to rising raw material costs, leading to a 7% decline in PBT to ₹60.8 crore, despite a slight revenue increase to ₹412.5 crore.

The Specialty Chemicals division showed strong growth, with revenue jumping 38% to ₹153.1 crore and PBT increasing 16% to ₹35.0 crore, driven by higher sales volumes.

What the Numbers Show

While top-line growth remained subdued, the company demonstrated resilience in maintaining its operational efficiency. The divergence between the declining revenue in the Building Materials segment and the sharp rise in its profitability indicates effective margin management and cost optimization strategies implemented during the fiscal year. Additionally, the robust performance of the Specialty Chemicals division highlights successful volume expansion in niche markets.

Consolidated Results

On a consolidated basis, including subsidiaries, the group recorded a revenue from operations of ₹9,734.8 crore, up from ₹8,914.1 crore in FY25. The consolidated profit before tax remained flat at ₹252.5 crore, while the consolidated net profit after tax rose to ₹180.7 crore from ₹171.1 crore.

Sicagen India Limited has scheduled its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 3:30 pm. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means.

The primary agenda includes receiving and adopting the standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders will also vote on the declaration of an equity dividend for FY26.

Board Re-elections

Two directors retire by rotation and offer themselves for re-election:

• Ashwin C Muthiah, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
• R. Chandrasekar, Director

Both directors attended all five board meetings held during the financial year 2025-26.

Cost Auditor Appointment

The special business item seeks ratification of the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor for the year 2026-27. The Board has appointed M/s. J. Karthikeyan & Associates, Cost Accountants, Chennai.

E-Voting and Record Dates

The e-voting period opens on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 9:00 am and closes on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The cut-off date for determining eligible shareholders for dividend payment is September 10, 2026.

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 11, 2026, to September 17, 2026. Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) facilitates the remote e-voting process.