The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited announced the outcome of its Board meeting held on February 13, 2026. The Board approved the Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Crucially, the directors declared an Interim Dividend of 850% (₹17 per share) for FY 2025-26, setting February 20, 2026, as the record date. Additionally, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ness N. Wadia as Managing Director for five years starting April 1, 2026.
Outcome of Board Meeting on February 13, 2026
The Board of Directors of The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited convened on February 13, 2026, considering key financial and governance matters during the meeting, which commenced at 1:30 P.M. and concluded at 3:49 P.M.
Unaudited Financial Results Approval
The Board formally considered and approved the Unaudited Financial Results, both Standalone and Consolidated, for the third quarter and the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The results, along with the Limited Review Reports, have been submitted to the stock exchanges.
Declaration of Substantial Interim Dividend
In a significant move for shareholders, the Board declared an Interim Dividend of 850%, which equates to ₹17 per Equity Share (face value of ₹2 each) for the Financial Year 2025-26. As mandated by regulations, the Board fixed Friday, February 20, 2026, as the designated “record date” for determining shareholder eligibility for this dividend payment.
Re-appointment of Managing Director
Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ness N. Wadia (DIN: 00036049) as the Managing Director. This re-appointment is for a period of 5 years, effective from April 1, 2026, until March 31, 2031. This decision is subject to the requisite approval from the Members via Postal Ballot/Extra-Ordinary General Meeting.
Mr. Wadia’s profile highlights his role as a third-generation industrialist with over three decades of cross-sector leadership. He holds an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from the University of Warwick and currently chairs National Peroxide Limited and Naperol Investments Limited, besides serving on the boards of several Wadia Group companies.
Key Standalone Financial Highlights (Q3 FY 2025-26 vs. Q3 FY 2024-25)
The standalone results show varied performance across periods. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Total Income stood at ₹194.17 crores, compared to ₹204.33 crores in the corresponding quarter last year. Profit Before Tax for the quarter was ₹102.52 crores, sharply contrasting with the previous year’s ₹90.05 crores, largely due to exceptional items which included a ₹3.13 crore profit this year versus a ₹21.82 crore loss last year.
Key Consolidated Financial Highlights (Nine Months ended Dec 31, 2025)
On a consolidated basis for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Total Income was ₹14,949.11 crores. The consolidated Profit After Tax attributable to owners of the corporation reached ₹798.71 crores, against ₹813.98 crores in the previous comparable period. The consolidated basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the nine months was ₹114.47, compared to ₹116.66 previously.
Segment Performance Summary (Consolidated)
The primary contributors to Total Assets were Investments at ₹7,353.59 crores and Food-bakery and dairy products at ₹6,098.54 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Segment Results (excluding exceptional items) show that the Food-bakery and dairy products segment remained the strongest profit contributor at ₹911.15 crores for the quarter.
Source: BSE
