Sonal Adhesives FY26 net profit falls 22% to ₹13.72 crore
Sonal Adhesives Limited reported a 22% decline in FY26 net profit to ₹13.72 crore, despite revenue rising 14.6% to ₹1,264.44 crore. The company booked an exceptional item of ₹17.09 lakh due to new labour codes. The Board re-appointed Sandeep Arora as Managing Director for three years.

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Sonal Adhesives Limited reported a net profit of ₹13.72 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a decrease of 22% from ₹17.65 crore in the previous year. Revenue from operations for FY26 rose to ₹1,264.44 crore compared to ₹1,103.33 crore in FY25. The company recorded an exceptional item of ₹17.09 lakh during the year related to a one-time increase in employee benefit provisions due to the enactment of New Labour Codes.
The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 at a meeting held on May 28, 2026. Statutory auditors M/s. Haziyani & Associates issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone audited financial results. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net profit of ₹5.05 crore on revenue from operations of ₹342.34 crore.
Financial Performance
The company’s total income for FY26 stood at ₹1,282.75 crore, up from ₹1,116.70 crore in the previous year. Total expenses increased to ₹1,264.43 crore from ₹1,092.45 crore. The basic earnings per share (EPS) for the year declined to ₹2.55 from ₹2.91 in the prior year.
| Metric | FY26 (₹ in Lakhs) | FY25 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 12,644.41 | 11,033.26 |
| Total Income | 12,827.46 | 11,167.04 |
| Total Expenses | 12,644.28 | 10,924.52 |
| Net Profit for the Period | 1,371.70 | 1,764.90 |
| Basic EPS | 2.55 | 2.91 |
Board Decisions
The Board approved the re-appointment of Sandeep Arora as Managing Director for a further period of three years commencing from June 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. His remuneration will be ₹300,000 per month. The appointment is based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Assets and Liabilities
The company’s total assets as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹490.31 crore, an increase from ₹413.52 crore in the previous year. Total equity rose to ₹103.51 crore from ₹89.67 crore. Borrowings increased significantly, with non-current borrowings at ₹61.70 crore and current borrowings at ₹156.07 crore.
Historical Stock Returns for Sonal Adhesives
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.19% | +8.97% | -3.19% | -12.39% | -17.97% | +459.21% |
What strategies will Sonal Adhesives implement to reverse the 22% decline in net profit amidst rising revenue?
How will the significant increase in borrowings impact the company's interest coverage and financial flexibility in FY27?
Will the enactment of New Labour Codes lead to further recurring cost increases beyond the one-time provision recorded?






























