Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Approves FY 2026 Financial Results and Recommends Final Dividend
Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited announced that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on May 27, 2026, approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, both on a consolidated and standalone basis. The Board also recommended a final dividend for the financial year 2025-26 and appointed a new internal auditor for FY 2026-27.The Board of Directors considered and approved the audited consolidated financial results and standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, accompanied by the unmodified Auditor's Report issued by M/s Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP.
Dividend Recommendation and Auditing
The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 0.70 (Rupees Seventy Paisa Only) per Equity Share, which has a Face Value of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two Only) each. This dividend is applicable for the Financial Year 2025-26. The Board noted that the final dividend remains subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.Furthermore, the Board, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed M/s KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP as the Internal Auditors for the Financial Year 2026-27.
Financial Results Summary (March 31, 2026)
The company presented detailed financial statements covering the operational and financial performance for the period ending March 31, 2026.Consolidated Statement of Financial Results (Rs. in millions)
| Particulars | Quarter ended 31 March 2026 | Year ended 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 4,858.60 | 20,435.63 |
| Total income | 4,960.22 | 20,746.85 |
| Total expenses | 4,492.61 | 18,872.59 |
| Profit after tax | 354.05 | 1,408.81 |
| Total comprehensive income | 362.06 | 1,420.33 |
| Earnings per equity share (Basic/Diluted) | 1.15 | 4.59 |
Standalone Statement of Financial Results (Rs. in millions)
| Particulars | Quarter ended 31 March 2026 | Year ended 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 4,494.79 | 18,993.71 |
| Total income | 4,591.77 | 19,265.71 |
| Total expenses | 861.83 | 3,511.97 |
| Profit after tax | 18.09 | 19.34 |
| Total comprehensive income | 304.02 | 1,195.77 |
| Earnings per equity share (Basic/Diluted) | 0.98 | 3.87 |
Key Financial Positions
The detailed consolidated statement of assets and liabilities showed the following figures for the financial year ended March 31, 2026:| Particulars | As at 31 March 2026 (Audited) | As at 31 March 2025 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Total non-current assets | 10,980.94 | 9,470.88 |
| Total current assets | 464.77 | 417.79 |
| Total assets | 16,873.37 | 15,658.57 |
| Total equity | 12,709.51 | 11,657.80 |
| Total liabilities | 4,163.86 | 4,000.77 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 16,873.37 | 15,658.57 |
The standalone balance sheet reported total assets of 5,391.28 million as at March 31, 2026, against 5,113.61 million on the previous year.
Cash Flow Highlights
In terms of cash generation, the net cash generated from operating activities (Consolidated) was 2,177.95 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to 1,614.76 million in the previous year.The detailed statement of cash flows also highlighted key operational expenditures:
| Cash Flow Item | FY 2026 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash generated from operating activities (Consolidated) | 2,177.95 million | 1,614.76 million |
| Net cash used in investing activities (Consolidated) | (2,130.79) million | (3,313.89) million |
| Net cash (used in)/ generated from financing activities (Consolidated) | (537.74) million | 2,484.17 million |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | 374.20 million | 861.59 million |
Corporate Actions
For the standalone results, the Company detailed the use of Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) proceeds from the prior year. The total proceeds achieved were Rs 3,886.73 million, with utilization details presented as follows:| Particulars | Planned net proceeds | Actual net proceeds | Utilisation upto 31 March 2026 | Unutilised amount as on 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repayment/pre-payment of outstanding borrowings | 1,550.00 | 1,550.00 | 1,550.00 | - |
| Investment in subsidiary, Bakebest Foods Private Limited | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 | - |
| Financing Madhya Pradesh project cost | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | - |
| General corporate purposes | 830.62 | 836.73* | 836.73 | - |
| Total proceeds | 3,880.62 | 3,886.73 | 3,886.73 | - |
The standalone financial results also incorporate the financial information of the Bector Employee Welfare Trust. Furthermore, the Company noted that the standalone results account for the incremental impact of four newly notified labour codes, including the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
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