Voith Paper Fabrics India Limited reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on August 6, 2026. The company posted a net profit of Rs. 126.43 million for the quarter, reflecting a marginal year-on-year improvement from Rs. 125.83 million in the year-ago period. EBITDA for the quarter rose to Rs. 161 million from Rs. 156 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 30.87% from 29.56% year-on-year. The results were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and have received an unmodified limited review conclusion from statutory auditors Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP.

Quarterly Financial Performance

Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 521 million, slightly lower compared to Rs. 528 million in the year-ago period. Total income for Q1FY27 came in at Rs. 568.53 million, against Rs. 575.84 million in Q1FY26 and Rs. 582.38 million in the preceding quarter ended March 31, 2026. Other income contributed Rs. 47.07 million to the total income for the quarter.

The following table provides a comparative overview of key financial metrics across periods:

Expense Breakdown

Total expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 stood at Rs. 396.63 million, lower than Rs. 407.67 million in Q1FY26 and significantly reduced from Rs. 447.91 million in the preceding quarter. The key expense components for Q1FY27 are detailed below:

Employee benefits expense declined notably to Rs. 64.22 million in Q1FY27 from Rs. 97.49 million in the preceding quarter ended March 31, 2026, which had included exceptional items related to past service costs under the New Labour Codes framework.

Earnings Per Share and Equity

Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 stood at Rs. 28.78, compared to Rs. 20.84 in the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and Rs. 28.66 in the quarter ended June 30, 2025. EPS figures are not annualised for the quarterly periods. Paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at Rs. 43.93 million, with a face value of Rs. 10 per share.

Dividend and Corporate Developments

The Board of Directors, at their meeting held on May 20, 2026, recommended a final dividend at 100%, amounting to Rs. 10 per equity share (face value of Rs. 10 per equity share) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The payment of this dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As on June 30, 2026, the company has no subsidiary, associate, or joint venture. The company operates as a single segment — manufacturing and selling of felts — as reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker at an overall company level.

Exceptional Item and New Labour Codes

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, an exceptional item of Rs. 14.54 million was recognised, and for the full year ended March 31, 2026, the exceptional item amounted to Rs. 50.97 million. These charges arose from past service costs recognised under Ind AS 19 following the Government of India's consolidation of multiple labour legislations into four unified labour codes, effective November 21, 2025. No exceptional item was recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company stated it continues to monitor the finalisation of State Rules and any further government clarifications on the New Labour Codes, and will provide appropriate accounting treatment as developments occur.

Voith Paper Fabrics India Limited has established August 12, 2026, as the record date for determining member entitlements to dividends, should they be declared at the company’s 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM). This timeline ensures that shareholders holding units on this specific date will be eligible to receive any dividend payouts approved during the meeting for the financial year 2025/26. The announcement provides clarity on the critical dates for investors looking to participate in the company’s capital distribution process.

The 56th AGM is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. (IST). In compliance with regulatory requirements, the meeting will be conducted through Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). Voith Paper Fabrics India Limited has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to provide e-voting services, enabling shareholders to exercise their voting rights remotely.

To facilitate shareholder participation, the remote e-voting facility will remain open from Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (IST), until Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The cut-off date for determining the eligibility of members to cast their votes electronically is also set for Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This alignment of the voting eligibility and dividend record dates simplifies the process for investors, ensuring that those eligible to vote are also those entitled to potential dividends.

During the period leading up to and including the AGM, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the company will remain closed. The closure period begins on Thursday, August 13, 2026, and continues through Wednesday, August 19, 2026, inclusive. This standard procedure prevents changes in shareholding records during the critical window of vote counting and dividend entitlement determination.

The intimation was issued pursuant to Section 91 and Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014. Additionally, the disclosure complies with Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice was signed by Deepak Behl, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on August 2, 2026.

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