DCM Shriram Ltd has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026. The company announced a Final Dividend of 200% (Rs. 4 per share), bringing the total dividend for FY26 to 560% (Rs. 11.20 per share). Additionally, the company approved a major Rs. 101 crore capital expenditure plan for its subsidiary, Hindusthan Specialty Chemicals, to boost resin production capacity.
Fiscal Year Financial Performance
DCM Shriram has concluded the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with robust growth. The company reported a total annual income of Rs. 13,995.33 crore, an increase from Rs. 12,584.31 crore in the previous year. Net profit after tax reached Rs. 837.55 crore for the year, compared to Rs. 566.53 crore in FY25. The company’s EBIDTA for the year stood at Rs. 1,639.53 crore.
Dividend and Shareholder Returns
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 200%, amounting to Rs. 4 per equity share with a face value of Rs. 2. This is subject to approval at the 37th Annual General Meeting, scheduled for August 18, 2026. Including the two interim dividends of Rs. 3.60 each declared earlier in the year, the total dividend payout for FY26 aggregates to 560% or Rs. 11.20 per share.
Strategic Investments and Expansions
The company is focusing on capacity augmentation through its subsidiary, Hindusthan Specialty Chemicals Ltd (HSCL). A capital expenditure plan of Rs. 101 crore has been approved to increase the Formulated Resins (FR) capacity by 36K TPA, targeting a total production capacity of 50K TPA. Financial assistance of up to Rs. 100 crore will be provided to HSCL through a mix of equity and debt to support this growth initiative.
Operational Updates
During the quarter, the company successfully commissioned its 17,000 TPA Epichlorohydrin (ECH) plant in Jhagadia, Gujarat, on April 1, 2026, bringing the total ECH capacity to 52,000 TPA. Additionally, the Board has approved the cancellation of 39,00,000 forfeited equity shares, which had been originally forfeited in 2005.
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