Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML) has announced the board’s approval of an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per equity share. The dividend is set for shareholders as of November 17, 2025, with payment starting December 1, 2025. Additionally, the board has approved the allotment of 6,478 equity shares to employees under its ESOP plan, signaling continued growth and employee engagement.
Interim Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per equity share (₹1 face value), which is 350%. This dividend will be disbursed to shareholders whose names are listed in the Register of Members on November 17, 2025. The dividend payments are scheduled to commence on or after December 1, 2025.
ESOP Allotment Approved
Furthermore, the board has approved the allotment of 6,478 equity shares (₹1 face value) to company employees under the Employee Stock Appreciation Rights (ESOP) plan. This allotment was formalized during the meeting held on November 11, 2025.
Financial Performance Snapshot
For Q2 FY26, Balrampur Chini Mills reported revenue from operations of ₹1670.76 crores. Other income stood at ₹8.73 crores, resulting in total income of ₹1679.50 crores. The company’s net profit after tax for the quarter was ₹53.89 crores. Basic earnings per share stood at ₹2.67, while diluted earnings per share was ₹2.65.
Additional Financial Details
Key financial ratios include a debt-equity ratio of 0.18. The debt service coverage ratio is at 1.01, and the interest service coverage ratio is 8.46. Commercial paper outstanding stands at ₹100 crores.
The figures from the second quarter include a revision in power tariff rates adding approximately ₹17.70 crores under ‘Revenue from operations’ for the period from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Source: BSE
