Trent Limited delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended 31st March 2026, reporting standalone revenue of ₹19,701 crore and net profit of ₹1,968 crore. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 600% (₹6 per equity share). Additionally, the company announced strategic initiatives including a 1:2 bonus share issuance, a new Employee Stock Option Plan, and an enabling approval for raising up to ₹2,500 crore in additional funds.
FY26 Financial Performance
Trent Limited demonstrated significant growth for the financial year ending 31st March 2026. On a standalone basis, the company achieved total income of ₹20,076 crore, with a net profit of ₹1,968 crore. The consolidated results reflect an even larger scale, with total income for the year reaching ₹20,189 crore and a consolidated net profit of ₹1,721 crore, underscoring the company’s resilient retail-led business model.
Shareholder Returns and Bonus Issue
In recognition of the company’s growth, the Board has recommended a final dividend of 600%, amounting to ₹6 per equity share of Re. 1/- each. Furthermore, to reward shareholders and enhance liquidity, the Board has approved the issuance of bonus shares in a 1:2 ratio. This means shareholders will receive 1 (one) fully paid-up bonus equity share for every 2 (two) existing fully paid-up equity shares held as of the yet-to-be-announced record date.
Strategic Growth and Capital Raising
The company is gearing up for its next phase of expansion with several key strategic decisions approved at the Board meeting held on 22nd April 2026:
- Capital Infusion: The Board has granted enabling approval to raise up to ₹2,500 crore through the issuance of equity shares, via a rights issue or other permissible modes, to support long-term growth.
- Employee Stock Options: A new Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2026) has been adopted, involving the issuance of 8,88,700 equity shares, representing 0.25% of the total issued share capital, to incentivize eligible employees.
- Leadership Strengthening: The Board has appointed Mr. Bahram Vakil as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent), bringing significant legal and corporate governance expertise to the company.
The company also confirmed the re-appointment of Independent Directors Mr. Ravneet Singh Gill and Ms. Hema Ravichandar for a second term of five years, effective from 29th December 2026 to 28th December 2031, ensuring leadership continuity as it pursues its strategic objectives.
Source: BSE
