Unilex Colours FY26 Net Profit Rises 8.2% to ₹693.90 Lakh; Consolidated Profit at ₹819.09 Lakh
Unilex Colours and Chemicals reported a standalone net profit of ₹693.90 lakh for FY26, up 8.2% from ₹641.20 lakh, with total income of ₹13,295.72 lakh. On a consolidated basis, net profit stood at ₹819.09 lakh and total income at ₹15,299.87 lakh, incorporating subsidiary Unisynth Overseas Limited from January 7, 2026. The board approved the audited results on May 30, 2026, with auditors issuing an unmodified opinion, and confirmed full utilisation of IPO proceeds of ₹3,132.00 lakh.

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Unilex Colours and Chemicals Limited reported a standalone net profit of ₹693.90 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, marking an increase from ₹641.20 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations stood at ₹12,498.44 lakh, while total income was recorded at ₹13,295.72 lakh. The board approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the half year and financial year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 30, 2026. The statutory auditors issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion for the period.
Standalone Financial Performance
The company reported a profit before tax of ₹861.70 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026. Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹5.10, compared to ₹5.42 in the previous year. Total expenses for the year amounted to ₹12,434.01 lakh. Finance costs declined to ₹92.96 lakh from ₹138.34 lakh in the prior year, while employee benefits expenses rose to ₹722.00 lakh from ₹705.57 lakh. The cost of raw materials consumed was ₹4,243.07 lakh and purchases of stock-in-trade amounted to ₹6,570.26 lakh.
The following table presents the standalone financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2026:
| Particulars: | Year Ended March 31, 2026 (₹ in lakhs) | Year Ended March 31, 2025 (₹ in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | 12,498.44 | 15,143.92 |
| Other Income: | 797.28 | 637.27 |
| Total Income: | 13,295.72 | 15,781.18 |
| Total Expenses: | 12,434.01 | 14,917.36 |
| Profit Before Tax: | 861.70 | 863.82 |
| Net Profit: | 693.90 | 641.20 |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 5.10 | 5.42 |
Consolidated Results
On a consolidated basis, Unilex Colours and Chemicals reported a net profit of ₹819.09 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026. Total consolidated income was ₹15,299.87 lakh, driven by revenue from operations of ₹14,477.57 lakh. Consolidated profit before tax stood at ₹1,032.86 lakh, with total consolidated expenses at ₹14,267.02 lakh. The company acquired control over its subsidiary, Unisynth Overseas Limited, on January 7, 2026, and consolidated its financial results from the date of acquisition in accordance with Accounting Standard 21. As the acquisition occurred during the current financial year, comparative figures for the prior period have not been presented.
The segment-wise revenue breakdown for the consolidated entity is presented below:
| Segment: | Revenue (₹ in lakhs) | Segment Result/EBIT (₹ in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Unilex Colours and Chemicals Limited: | 12,498.44 | 954.66 |
| Unisynth Overseas Limited: | 1,980.74 | 200.43 |
| Inter-segment Eliminations: | (1.60) | (26.25) |
| Total (Net): | 14,477.57 | 1,128.84 |
Asset Position
As of March 31, 2026, the company's standalone total assets were valued at ₹11,298.47 lakh, compared to ₹10,191.41 lakh in the prior year. Shareholders' funds comprised share capital of ₹1,361.70 lakh and reserves and surplus of ₹6,463.35 lakh. Current assets included cash and cash equivalents of ₹1,524.03 lakh, trade receivables of ₹3,867.99 lakh, and inventories of ₹1,764.23 lakh. Short-term borrowings stood at ₹1,997.44 lakh. On a consolidated basis, total assets were ₹13,735.02 lakh, with consolidated trade receivables at ₹5,936.97 lakh and cash and bank balances at ₹3,378.63 lakh.
Cash Flow and IPO Fund Utilisation
For the standalone entity, net cash used in operating activities was ₹(1,254.31) lakh, while net cash from investing activities was ₹1,901.38 lakh. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year stood at ₹1,076.78 lakh, up from ₹12.58 lakh at the beginning of the year. The company confirmed full utilisation of IPO proceeds totalling ₹3,132.00 lakh, allocated across repayment of borrowings (₹1,000.00 lakh), working capital requirements (₹1,500.00 lakh), and general corporate purposes (₹632.00 lakh). Auditors confirmed there was no deviation in the utilisation of funds from the objects stated in the prospectus dated September 18, 2024.
Historical Stock Returns for Unilex Colours and Chemicals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.17% | +1.85% | -1.79% | -18.28% | -35.97% | -67.42% |
How will the recent acquisition of Unisynth Overseas Limited contribute to revenue growth and margin expansion in the next fiscal year?
What strategies will the company employ to reverse the decline in standalone revenue and improve basic EPS?
With IPO funds now fully utilized, what are the primary sources of capital planned for future expansion or working capital needs?




























