DCM Shriram reported a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company announced a final dividend of 200%, bringing the total dividend for the year to 560%. Alongside robust financial growth, the Board has approved a ₹101 crore capital expenditure plan for its subsidiary, Hindusthan Speciality Chemicals Ltd (HSCL), aimed at significant capacity expansion in the Formulated Resins business, further strengthening its Advanced Materials portfolio.
Annual Financial Performance Highlights
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company achieved a strong revenue growth, reaching ₹13,796.72 crore on a standalone basis compared to ₹12,441.96 crore in the previous year. Profit after tax for the same period stood at ₹837.55 crore, marking a substantial increase from ₹566.53 crore recorded in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Dividend Payout
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 200%, amounting to ₹4.00 per equity share of face value ₹2. If approved by shareholders at the upcoming 37th Annual General Meeting on August 18, 2026, the total dividend payout for the 2025-26 period will aggregate to 560%, or ₹11.20 per share, inclusive of the two interim dividends already declared earlier in the year.
Strategic Expansion and Capital Investment
In a move to bolster its chemicals segment, the Board has approved a capital expenditure plan for Hindusthan Speciality Chemicals Ltd (HSCL). The subsidiary will invest ₹101 crore to increase its Formulated Resins (FR) capacity by 36K TPA, bringing its total capacity to 50K TPA. To support this growth, the company will provide financial assistance of up to ₹100 crore to HSCL through a strategic mix of equity and debt.
Corporate Updates
The Board also reviewed the operational status of its new 17,000 TPA Epichlorohydrin (ECH) plant in Jhagadia, Gujarat, which was successfully commissioned on April 1, 2026. Additionally, the company has completed the divestment of its 50% equity stake in Shriram Polytech Limited as part of a new joint venture arrangement, marking a shift in its business structure.
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