Astral Limited’s Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share (face value of ₹1) for fiscal year 2025-26. The record date for dividend eligibility is Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The board also reviewed and approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q2 2026, ending September 30, 2025, with a meeting that commenced at 2:30 p.m. and concluded at 3:35 p.m.
Interim Dividend Declared
The Board has approved an interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26, set at ₹1.50 per share, with each share having a face value of ₹1. The record date to determine shareholders eligible for this interim dividend is fixed for Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
Q2 2026 Financial Performance
The Board of Directors reviewed and approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30th, 2025 (Q2 2026). Key highlights from the standalone results include:
- Total Income: ₹14,286 Million for the quarter.
- Net Profit: ₹1,499 Million for the quarter.
- Earnings Per Share: ₹5.58 (Basic and Diluted) for the quarter.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Key highlights from the consolidated results are:
- Total Income: ₹15,888 Million for the quarter.
- Net Profit: ₹1,348 Million for the quarter.
- Earnings Per Share: ₹5.02 (Basic and Diluted) for the quarter.
Segment Performance
Segment-wise performance in the consolidated results shows:
- Plumbing: Revenue of ₹11,186 Million, with a segment result of ₹1,571 Million.
- Paints and Adhesives: Revenue of ₹4,588 Million, with a segment result of ₹313 Million.
Subsidiary and Joint Venture Updates
The announcement also includes information related to subsidiary acquisitions:
- Al-Aziz Plastics Private Limited: Acquired 100% equity shares, effective April 1, 2025, for ₹330 million.
- Seal IT Services Limited, UK: Acquired remaining 5% equity shares for approximately ₹48 million.
- Astral Coatings Private Limited: Acquired remaining 20% equity shares, effective July 1, 2025, for ₹750 million.
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