Somany Ceramics has fixed August 5, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend distribution is contingent upon approval by shareholders at the company’s 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Once declared, the payout will be disbursed within 30 days from the date of declaration.

The Board has recommended the dividend, which will be finalized during the AGM scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The cut-off date for ascertaining shareholders eligible to participate in the remote e-voting process or vote at the AGM is also August 5, 2026.

Shareholders can cast their votes remotely through the e-voting facility, which will be accessible from Friday, August 7, 2026, at 09:00 A.M. (IST) until Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 05:00 P.M. (IST). This mechanism allows members to participate in the decision-making process without attending the physical meeting.

The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intimation was signed by Anuj Kalia, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Somany Ceramics Limited.

Key AGM and Voting Dates

Somany Ceramics Limited delivered a resilient performance in FY 2025-26 despite a challenging operating environment marked by geopolitical tensions, energy cost pressures, and subdued demand in the first half of the year. The Company's consolidated revenue from operations grew 4.9% to ₹2,78,984 Lakhs, while the net profit attributable to controlling interest rose sharply to ₹8,119 Lakhs from ₹6,007 Lakhs in FY 2024-25. The Company's 58th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 12 August, 2026 through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means.

Consolidated Financial Performance

The Company's consolidated financials for FY 2025-26 reflected broad-based improvement across key metrics. The following table summarises the consolidated performance:

Consolidated total expenses increased by 4.1% from ₹2,58,057 Lakhs in FY 2024-25 to ₹2,68,730 Lakhs in FY 2025-26. Material costs, constituting 50.7% of revenues, rose 9.1% from ₹1,30,135 Lakhs to ₹1,41,991 Lakhs. Power and fuel costs declined 6.3% from ₹50,225 Lakhs to ₹47,079 Lakhs, reflecting the Company's energy efficiency initiatives. Employee expenses, accounting for 12.9% of revenues, increased 1.6% from ₹35,474 Lakhs to ₹36,056 Lakhs.

Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights

As of 31 March, 2026, the Company's consolidated capital employed increased from ₹1,17,193 Lakhs in FY 2024-25 to ₹1,19,392 Lakhs. Net worth rose from ₹77,166 Lakhs to ₹84,238 Lakhs. Long-term debt decreased by 23.1% to ₹11,451 Lakhs, and the long-term debt-equity ratio stood at 0.14x. The gross block, inclusive of CWIP, increased 8.2% to ₹1,56,873 Lakhs. The net debt-equity ratio improved to 0.30x, with net debt at ₹10,530 Lakhs.

Standalone Financial Review

On a standalone basis, revenue from operations grew 2.8% to ₹2,64,030 Lakhs from ₹2,56,942 Lakhs in FY 2024-25. The EBITDA margin improved by 160 basis points, from 5.4% in FY 2024-25 to 7.0% in FY 2025-26. The net profit margin increased by 50 basis points, from 3.3% to 3.8%. Standalone net worth increased to ₹89,073 Lakhs from ₹80,028 Lakhs. The Profit before Depreciation, Interest, Tax and Exceptional items stood at ₹21,086.78 Lakhs, while Profit after Tax was ₹9,909.38 Lakhs.

Standalone current assets increased by 0.1% to ₹65,788 Lakhs. Inventory increased 12.0% to ₹21,372 Lakhs, with the inventory turnover cycle rising to 30 days from 27 days. The debtors' turnover cycle improved from 51 days to 38 days, with debtors at ₹27,003 Lakhs compared to ₹35,628 Lakhs in FY 2024-25.

Strategic Expansion: Acquisition of Dura Build Care

A key strategic milestone during FY 2025-26 was the acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Dura Build Care Private Limited (DBCPL) for ₹1,030 Lakhs on 15 July, 2025, marking the Company's entry into the construction chemicals and waterproofing segment.

Dura Build Care's product portfolio spans high-performance waterproofing systems, advanced concrete admixtures, specialized tile adhesives, protective architectural coatings, non-shrink grouts, structural sealants, and technical repair mortars. The acquired business contributed net revenue of ₹743.38 Lakhs and a loss of ₹42.38 Lakhs to the Group's results from the date of acquisition.

Manufacturing Capacity and Market Presence

Somany Ceramics operates 10 manufacturing plants across India with a total installed tile capacity of 56.59 million square metres (msm) per annum. The Company's access to tile capacity stood at approximately 75 msm, comprising 31.65 msm from its own plants, 25 msm from subsidiaries and associates, and approximately 18 msm through outsourcing arrangements. In the Bathware segment, installed capacity stood at 0.48 million pieces per annum of sanitaryware and 1.30 million pieces per annum of bath fittings.

Domestically, the distribution network reached 3,061 active dealers and 533 exclusive franchise showrooms across India. Internationally, the Company serves customers across 62 countries spanning six continents. During FY 2025-26, 47 new showrooms were inaugurated, covering an aggregate area of approximately 92,000 sq. ft.

Dividend and Corporate Actions

The Board of Directors recommended a total dividend of ₹6 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY 2025-26, representing a payout ratio of 24.83% compared to 14.36% in the previous year.

The record date for the final dividend is Wednesday, 5 August, 2026. During FY 2025-26, the Company also invested ₹3,000 Lakhs in Somany Max Private Limited, increasing its equity shareholding from 80.00% to 85.71%, and ₹300 Lakhs in Sudha Somany Ceramics Private Limited. The Board also approved a Scheme of Amalgamation of wholly-owned subsidiaries Somany Bathware Limited, Somany Excel Vitrified Private Limited, and SR Continental Limited with and into the Company, with an appointed date of 1 April, 2025, subject to requisite approvals.

Five-Year Financial Snapshot

The following table presents the Company's consolidated five-year financial performance:

The Company's market capitalisation as of 31 March, 2026 stood at ₹1,46,436 Lakhs. The 3-year sales CAGR stood at 4.0%, and operating cash flow increased from ₹14,117 Lakhs in FY 2024-25 to ₹24,676 Lakhs in FY 2025-26, primarily driven by changes in working capital.

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