Nilkamal Q4 Results: Profit rises 22%, margin improves; dividend declared

Nilkamal Ltd reported a steady set of fourth-quarter earnings, supported by healthy growth across its B2B, retail and e-commerce businesses, while margins improved on the back of better operating performance.

The company posted a 21.6% year-on-year rise in net profit at ₹41.5 crore for the March quarter, compared with ₹34.1 crore in the corresponding period last year.

Revenue from operations increased 8% to ₹965.2 crore from ₹894 crore a year earlier. EBITDA rose 12.6% to ₹95.9 crore, while EBITDA margin improved to 9.9% from 9.5% last year.

Following the earnings announcement, Nilkamal shares climbed to an intraday high of ₹1,375 on the BSE before paring some gains to trade at ₹1,319, up 0.7%, in afternoon trade.

The company’s B2B segment registered 13% growth in value terms and 9% growth in volume terms during the quarter, while the retail and e-commerce segment expanded 17%. Nilkamal said its e-commerce business stood at nearly ₹185 crore, marking a 19% increase year-on-year.

The board recommended a final dividend of ₹20 per equity share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting scheduled for July 17, 2026. The company has fixed July 10 as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the dividend payout.

Nilkamal also highlighted improving balance sheet metrics and sustainability initiatives. Net borrowing declined to ₹181 crore as of March-end from ₹272 crore a year earlier, while FY26 capital expenditure stood at ₹144 crore.

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The company said renewable energy now accounts for 28% of its overall energy consumption.

Additionally, Under its CSR initiatives, the company also built its third school in Gujarat, aimed at educating more than 300 students annually.