Soma Textiles fixes July 17 record date for final dividend
Soma Textiles & Industries Ltd has confirmed July 17, 2026, as the record date for a 5% final dividend for FY26. The company reported a net profit of ₹981.84 lakhs, with revenue surging to ₹8,088.16 lakhs following its transition into highway construction.

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Soma Textiles & Industries Limited has fixed July 17, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend recommended for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors had previously recommended a final dividend of 5%, or ₹0.5 per equity share of ₹10 each, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This confirmation was submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange in response to a query regarding the compliance with Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The company reported a net profit of ₹981.84 lakhs for FY26, a decrease from the ₹6,930.94 lakhs recorded in the previous year. Revenue from operations surged to ₹8,088.16 lakhs from ₹948.75 lakhs, driven by the company's transition into highway construction. Following a change in management and control, Soma Textiles restructured its operations, making highway construction its sole reportable primary business segment starting from the quarter ended December 2025.
For the year under review, the company recorded exceptional items totaling ₹611.24 lakhs. This included a foreign exchange gain of ₹337.19 lakhs on a loan to its associate company, Soma Textiles FZC, and a profit of ₹274.04 lakhs on the sale of fixed assets. Total income for the year stood at ₹8,750.96 lakhs, while total expenses were reported at ₹8,273.16 lakhs. The company has not transferred any amount to reserves during the financial year.
Financial Performance
| Metric | FY26 (₹ in lakhs) | FY25 (₹ in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 8,088.16 | 948.75 |
| Total Income | 8,750.96 | 1,454.36 |
| Total Expenses | 8,273.16 | 6,926.87 |
| Profit before Exceptional Item and Tax | 477.80 | (131.66) |
| Net Profit for the Period | 981.84 | 6,930.94 |
| Earnings Per Share (Basic) | 2.98 | 20.98 |
The company’s equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹3,303.30 lakhs, divided into 3,30,33,000 equity shares of ₹10 each. As of March 31, 2026, 97.41% of the total paid-up equity share capital was held in dematerialized form.
Historical Stock Returns for Soma Textiles & Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.81% | +4.51% | +9.31% | -10.67% | +37.01% | +1,453.19% |
How will the transition to highway construction impact the company's profit margins in the next fiscal year?
What are the growth prospects for the new primary business segment given the competitive landscape in highway construction?
Will the company maintain the current dividend payout ratio given the significant decline in net profit?































