Dhanuka Agritech Limited reported strong financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 100% (₹2 per share) and approved a buyback of up to 5,00,000 shares at ₹1,400 per share. Additionally, the company is set to expand its global footprint by establishing wholly-owned subsidiaries in Europe and Brazil to facilitate international business growth.
Financial Performance Overview
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Dhanuka Agritech recorded a total income of ₹50,386.31 lacs, with a profit for the period of ₹9,777.06 lacs. For the full financial year, the company achieved a total income of ₹2,06,280.10 lacs and a profit of ₹28,723.49 lacs. The auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on these financial results, confirming their accuracy.
Shareholder Returns: Dividend and Buyback
To reward shareholders, the Board recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for determining eligibility for the dividend is July 17, 2026. Furthermore, the company has approved a buyback of up to 5,00,000 equity shares at a price of ₹1,400 per share, representing an aggregate investment not exceeding ₹70 crore. The record date for the buyback has been fixed for May 29, 2026.
Strategic Global Expansion
The company is embarking on a strategic international expansion plan by setting up wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil and a European country. This initiative is designed to support business growth, facilitate the registration of products in international markets, and manage brands acquired from Bayer. Each entity will receive an initial investment of ₹1 crore.
Employee Stock Incentive Plans
In a move to incentivize talent, the Board has approved the introduction of the Dhanuka Employee Stock Option Plan 2026 (covering up to 50,000 shares) and the Dhanuka Stock Appreciation Rights Plan 2026 (covering up to 1,25,000 units). Both plans are subject to approval by members at the upcoming 41st Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026.
Leadership Transition
The Board acknowledged the retirement of Mr. K.B. Kejariwal, a key member of the senior management team, who retired upon attaining superannuation effective the close of business hours on March 31, 2026.
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