Bikaji Foods International Limited has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a strong fiscal performance with a year-on-year revenue growth and recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share, representing a 125% payout. Additionally, the company board approved key strategic investments, leadership appointments, and business expansions to drive future growth across domestic and international markets.
Financial Highlights
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Bikaji Foods achieved robust financial growth. The company reported annual revenue from operations of ₹2,758.52 crore, compared to ₹2,472.56 crore in the previous year. The annual net profit stood at ₹269.07 crore, reflecting a solid increase from ₹209.67 crore in FY2025. For the fourth quarter (Jan-Mar 2026), the company generated a net profit of ₹63.61 crore.
Dividend and Shareholder Returns
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share (face value of ₹1), totaling a 125% return per share. The record date for determining shareholder entitlement for this dividend is set for July 17, 2026, subject to approval at the upcoming 31st Annual General Meeting.
Strategic Investments and Expansions
The company continues to pursue aggressive growth through strategic investments, including:
- $5 million capital subscription in Bikaji Foods International USA Corp.
- Acquisition of a 74% stake in Jai Barbareek Dev Snacks Private Limited, complemented by a corporate guarantee of ₹59 crore for banking facilities.
- Investment of ₹5 crore in Bikaji Bakes Private Limited through optionally convertible debentures.
- Execution of a ₹5 crore loan agreement with Dadiji Snacks Private Limited.
Leadership and Governance
In a significant leadership transition, Mr. Deepak Agarwal has been appointed as the Chairman of the company, effective May 21, 2026. Furthermore, the company has strengthened its senior management team with the designation of Mr. Sameer Bhadauria and Mr. Amrit Chaudhary as Vice Presidents of GT Sales, and Ms. Simran Dhingra as Head of Exports.
Future Outlook
The 31st Annual General Meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026, to be conducted via video conferencing. The company also confirmed that it has successfully transitioned to the Weighted Average Cost (WAC) method for inventory valuation, ensuring more accurate reporting in its manufacturing environment.
Source: BSE
