Narmada Gelatines Q1FY26 profit up 64%, ₹11 dividend

Key update for shareholders

Narmada Gelatines Limited reported a sharp year-on-year rise in Q1FY26 profitability alongside a strong revenue increase in its standalone business. Separately, the company has set August 12, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a proposed final dividend of ₹11 per equity share for FY 2025-26. The dividend remains subject to shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The set of announcements matters for investors tracking earnings momentum and upcoming corporate actions.

Q1FY26: standalone profit rises 64% on higher revenue

For Q1FY26, Narmada Gelatines posted a 64% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹8.19 crore. Standalone revenue rose 23% year-on-year to ₹56.37 crore, as reported in the update. The company linked the profit growth to the revenue surge in the quarter. While the disclosure highlighted the year-on-year acceleration, it did not provide additional line-item details such as margins or expense breakdown in the provided text.

Consolidated numbers: profit up 56%

On a consolidated basis, profits increased 56% year-on-year to ₹9.33 crore for Q1FY26. The rise in consolidated profit was also aided by a higher share of profit from associate IGCL, as stated in the release. The update indicates that the associate contribution played a role in lifting consolidated performance beyond the core standalone trend.

FY26 final dividend: ₹11 per share and what 110% means

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹11 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The company described this as 110% on the face value, with the equity shares having a face value of ₹10 each and being fully paid-up. The proposed final dividend is to be put to shareholders for approval at the AGM. If approved, it will be paid to eligible shareholders based on the record date framework disclosed by the company.

Record date set for August 12, 2026

Narmada Gelatines has fixed Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the proposed final dividend. The dividend will be paid to members whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the record date. For shares held in electronic mode, the dividend will be paid to beneficial owners as provided by NSDL and CDSL as on August 12, 2026. The company also stated that shareholders should update PAN and address details by the record date to ensure correct tax deduction at source (TDS) treatment.

AGM and e-voting schedule

The company will hold its 65th AGM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. IST through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). Remote e-voting will be available from Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The AGM proceedings are deemed to be conducted at the registered office address stated as CARAVS, Room No. 28, 15, Civil Lines, Jabalpur. The company also clarified that attendance through VC will be counted towards quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

When the dividend could be paid

The company’s disclosure stated that dividend payment is scheduled to be made after Thursday, August 20, 2026. This timetable follows the record date and the AGM, where shareholders will vote on the dividend declaration. Investors typically track these dates to align demat holdings and ensure corporate action eligibility.

Earnings, EPS and other reported datapoints

The provided information mentioned an upcoming earnings date of August 12, 2026 for Narmada Gelatines Ltd. The text also carried multiple EPS figures: it cited a “reported EPS” of 52.32 in one place, and elsewhere mentioned a “reported EPS” of 47.01. In a separate table excerpt, earnings per share (₹) was shown as 15.83 for Standalone Q4FY26 and 47.01 for Standalone FY26, along with 16.88 for Consolidated Q4FY26 and 9.98 for Consolidated FY26. The last bonus declared by the company was stated as August 6, 2014.

Key facts table: dividend and AGM calendar

Snapshot table: reported financial and corporate details

Why the combination of earnings and dividend dates matters

With Q1FY26 showing higher standalone and consolidated profitability, the company is entering its dividend decision window with positive reported momentum. The record date and AGM schedule set a clear timeline for shareholders who want to participate in the proposed final dividend. For demat investors, the NSDL and CDSL beneficial owner list as of August 12, 2026 is central to eligibility, as stated by the company.

Conclusion

Narmada Gelatines has reported stronger Q1FY26 results, with standalone profit at ₹8.19 crore on revenue of ₹56.37 crore, and consolidated profit at ₹9.33 crore. The company has also set August 12, 2026 as the record date for a proposed FY 2025-26 final dividend of ₹11 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the 65th AGM on August 19, 2026. The next key milestones on the calendar are the remote e-voting window from August 16 to August 18 and the AGM vote, after which the dividend is scheduled to be paid after August 20, 2026.