Sirca Paints India Limited disclosed that its promoter, Sanjay Agarwal, along with the promoter group, holds 3,70,22,020 equity shares as of March 31, 2026. The company confirmed that no shares were encumbered, directly or indirectly, during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This disclosure is significant as it indicates the promoter's holding remains unpledged, providing stability to the shareholding structure.

The filing was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited by Hira Kumar, the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Sirca Paints India Limited. The letter from the promoter was addressed to the exchanges and the company's Audit Committee.

Sanjay Agarwal, the promoter, declared the shareholding details on behalf of himself and the members of the promoter group. The specific address provided for the promoter is DLF Capital Greens Phase-3, Moti Nagar, Karam Pura, West Delhi. The disclosure confirms the total shareholding count and the absence of any encumbrance during the specified financial year.

The following table summarizes the key details of the disclosure:

The company's scrip codes are SIRCA on the NSE and 543686 on the BSE. The corporate office is located in Delhi. The disclosure was signed and submitted by the promoter to ensure regulatory compliance regarding substantial acquisition of shares and takeover regulations.

Sirca Paints India Ltd reported a 32.5% rise in net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to ₹650.53 crore, compared to ₹491.04 crore in the previous year, driven by a 31.8% increase in revenue from operations to ₹4,924.84 crore. The board of directors, at its meeting held on May 07, 2026, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for FY26 and recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share of face value ₹10 each, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing 21st Annual General Meeting.

The company’s total income for the year stood at ₹4,963.50 crore, up from ₹3,788.42 crore in FY25. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations was ₹1,342.92 crore, with a net profit of ₹177.13 crore. The statutory auditor, M/s Rajesh Kukreja & Associates, issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion on the annual audited financial results for both standalone and consolidated entities.

Financial Performance

The company’s profitability improved significantly during the year. The profit before tax for FY26 was ₹871.17 crore, compared to ₹654.81 crore in the previous year. Total expenses for the year increased to ₹4,092.33 crore from ₹3,133.62 crore, primarily due to higher costs of materials consumed and employee benefit expenses. The finance costs for the year rose to ₹48.95 crore from ₹17.41 crore in the prior year.

Dividend Declaration

The board has recommended a final dividend of 20%, or ₹2 per equity share, for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the company’s 21st Annual General Meeting. The record date to determine eligibility and the date of payment will be intimated separately.

Consolidated Results

On a consolidated basis, the company reported a net profit of ₹650.18 crore for FY26, up from ₹490.57 crore in the previous year. Total consolidated income for the year was ₹4,963.50 crore, compared to ₹3,788.42 crore in FY25. The consolidated results include the performance of Sirca Industries Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The auditor’s report on the consolidated financial results also carried an unmodified opinion.