Anant Raj Limited has announced a robust performance for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors declared a final dividend of 50% (Re. 1 per share). Additionally, the company is set to undergo a strategic demerger of its Real Estate and Data Center business segments to unlock value. The Board also confirmed the appointment of Sh. Anish Sarin as an Additional and Whole-time Director.
Financial Highlights
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Anant Raj Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹557.02 crore, compared to ₹425.82 crore in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the full year stood at ₹2,511.60 crore, up from ₹2,059.97 crore in the prior period. For the final quarter (Q4: Jan-Mar 2026), the company achieved a net profit of ₹148.71 crore.
Dividend Announcement
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 50% for the financial year 2025-26. This translates to Re. 1 per equity share (face value of Rs. 2). The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Strategic Business Segments
The company is planning to segregate its two distinct businesses—Real Estate Development and Data Center Services—by way of a merger/demerger. The Board believes this move will enable greater operational efficiency, independent growth strategies, and enhanced shareholder value. A dedicated committee, including the Managing Director and CFO, has been constituted to frame the final proposal.
Data Center Expansion
Anant Raj continues its significant investment in the data center sector, having signed an MOU with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for an additional 50 MW IT Load capacity. This will bring the total planned capacity to 357 MW IT Load. The company plans an investment of approximately Rs. 20,000 crore to reach this goal.
Leadership Update
Sh. Anish Sarin has been appointed as an Additional Director and designated as a Whole-time Director of the company, effective May 11, 2026. Sh. Sarin, aged 28, holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Global Business Management and has been actively assisting in the rollout of the company’s data center capacities.
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