Revenue for the quarter declined 2.7% year-on-year to ₹2,120.3 crore compared with ₹2,179.7 crore in Q4FY25. EBITDA increased 18.8% to ₹376 crore from ₹317 crore a year ago. The EBITDA margin expanded to 17.7% from 14.5% in the year-ago period.
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The board of directors recommended a dividend of ₹7.50 per equity share (375%) for the year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 55th annual general meeting. The dividend, if approved, will be paid within 30 days from the date of the AGM on 13,63,93,041 equity shares of face value ₹2 each.
Deepak C Mehta, Chairman & Managing Director, said, “FY2025–26 was a challenging year for the global chemical industry, marked by sustained pricing pressure across chemical value chains and continued disruption in global trade flows.
Despite the difficult external environment, our core businesses remained resilient during the year, delivering steady performance. Disciplined cost management and a balanced market approach enabled us to sustain operational momentum.
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Looking ahead, recent developments in key export markets provide grounds for cautious optimism. In response, we are sharpening our focus on innovation, new product development, and expanding our presence across geographies and chemistries.
As we continue to build across multiple value chains, our strategic emphasis remains on deep integration—both within and across these chains. This approach not only enhances margins and resilience across business cycles but also improves resource efficiency and reduces our environmental footprint.
Shares of Deepak Nitrite Ltd ended at ₹1,812.15, down by ₹25.90, or 1.41%, on the BSE today, May 15.
(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)
First Published: May 15, 2026 7:28 PM IST
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