Trent Limited has reported a robust financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The company announced a 600% dividend (Rs. 6 per share) and proposed a 1:2 bonus share issue. Additionally, the Board granted approval for raising up to Rs. 2,500 crore in funds and adopted a new Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2026), while also welcoming Mr. Bahram Vakil as an Additional Director.
Fiscal Year Financial Highlights
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Trent Limited achieved significant growth in its standalone operations. The company reported a total income of Rs. 20,075.87 crore, a substantial increase from Rs. 16,997.48 crore in the previous year. The net profit for the year stood at Rs. 1,967.82 crore, compared to Rs. 1,584.84 crore in the prior fiscal period, reflecting a strong bottom-line trajectory.
Dividend and Bonus Share Issuance
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 600%, amounting to Rs. 6 per equity share of Re. 1/- each. Furthermore, to reward shareholders, the Board has proposed a 1:2 bonus share issue. This means shareholders will receive 1 (one) bonus equity share of Re. 1/- each for every 2 (two) fully paid-up equity shares held on the yet-to-be-announced record date, subject to shareholder approval.
Capital Raising and Strategic Growth
In a move to strengthen its balance sheet and support future expansion, the Board has granted approval to raise additional funds not exceeding Rs. 2,500 crore. This capital may be raised through a rights issue or other permissible modes. Additionally, the company has introduced the ‘Trent Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan 2026’, authorizing the issuance of 8,88,700 equity shares to eligible employees, representing 0.25% of the total issued share capital as of March 31, 2026.
Corporate Governance Updates
The company also announced key board-level changes. Mr. Bahram Vakil has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent), effective April 23, 2026. Furthermore, the Board has approved the re-appointment of Independent Directors Mr. Ravneet Singh Gill and Ms. Hema Ravichandar for a second five-year term, effective from December 29, 2026, to December 28, 2031, subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
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