GHCL Limited Approves Dividend Payout Increase, Confirms FY26 Financial Results

GHCL Limited Approves Dividend Payout Increase, Confirms FY26 Financial Results​

GHCL Limited announced the outcomes of its Board of Directors meeting held on May 5, 2026, detailing key strategic approvals, the recommendation of audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, and updates on its governance structure.

The Board approved the adoption of the audited annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to approval by the company's members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Key Board Approvals and Financial Guidance​

The Board made several significant approvals related to the company's financial policy and future planning:

• Dividend Policy Revision: The Dividend Distribution Policy is amended, increasing the dividend payout ratio from 15% to 25% of profits after tax (PAT) based on standalone financials.
• Dividend Recommendation: A recommended dividend of Rs. 12 per equity share of Rs. 10 each (120% on the paid-up equity capital) was approved for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This payment is slated for on or after June 25, 2026, pending member approval at the AGM.
• Future Budgets: The Board also approved the Revenue Budget for the financial year 2026-27, alongside a Capital Budget of approximately Rs. 59.52 Crore for the same period.
• Annual General Meeting: Notice for the 43rd Annual General Meeting has been issued, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

Audited Financial Performance (FY26)​

The company released its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, along with the corresponding audit reports, which confirmed an unmodified opinion on the results.

The audited statements reflect the following financial summaries:

Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss (Key Figures)


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Net Cash Flow)


The audited Balance Sheets for both the consolidated and standalone entities were also released for March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025.

Statement of Standalone Assets & Liabilities (March 31, 2026)

Governance and Audit Appointments​

The Board of Directors also addressed the appointment of key statutory and internal auditors for the financial year 2026-27:

• Statutory Auditor: Deloitte Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP was recommended for appointment as the Statutory Auditor for a period of five consecutive years, commencing from the conclusion of the 43rd AGM (FY 2026-27) until the conclusion of the 48th AGM (FY 2030-31), subject to shareholder approval.
• Internal Auditors: Sharp and Tannan Associates, Chartered Accountants, was re-appointed as the Internal Auditor for the Soda Ash Division, and SPMB & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, was re-appointed as the Internal Auditor for the Consumer Product Division (CPD) for the financial year 2026-27.
• Cost Auditor: R J GOEL & CO., Cost Accountants, New Delhi, was re-appointed as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27.

The annual reports included separate auditor's reports on the standalone and consolidated financial results, with the auditors confirming an unmodified opinion on the results for the period.

GHCL Stock Price Movement​

Shares of GHCL Limited today slipped by 1.70% to close at ₹521.55, marking a decline of ₹9.00. The equity traded with substantial volume, recording 176,662 shares during the day's session.