S Chand And Company Announces Financial Results, Declares Interim Dividend, and Provides Guarantee for Subsidiary
S Chand And Company Limited announced its audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company also declared an interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26 and approved a corporate guarantee for its wholly-owned subsidiary.During the Board of Directors' meeting held on May 22, 2026, the company took note of the audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The audit reports confirmed the financial results for both standalone and consolidated statements.
In addition to finalizing the annual results, the Board declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 4/- per share to the equity shareholders for the financial year 2025-26. Friday, May 29, 2026, has been set as the Record Date for determining the entitlement to this dividend.
Furthermore, the company approved a Corporate Guarantee in favor of State Bank of India Limited. This guarantee relates to the renewal of a cash credit facility up to Rs. 20.00 crores for New Saraswati House (India) Private Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the company.
Financial Highlights (in millions)
The company released comprehensive financial statements, including audited data for both Standalone and Consolidated entities.Standalone Financial Results (in millions)
| Particulars | Quarter ended 31 March 2026 | Quarter ended 31 December 2025 | Quarter ended 31 March 2025 | Year ended 31 March 2026 | Year ended 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 2,058.77 | 217.44 | 1,811.99 | 2,930.58 | 2,939.65 |
| Other income | 42.83 | 74.55 | 55.35 | 174.13 | 159.51 |
| Total income | 2,101.60 | 291.99 | 1,867.34 | 3,104.71 | 3,099.16 |
| Cost of published goods/materials consumed | 496.34 | 225.28 | 379.11 | 954.19 | 931.73 |
| Purchase of stock-in-trade | 207.92 | 56.11 | 113.12 | 305.05 | 171.96 |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and stock-in-trade | 132.06 | (207.48) | 238.20 | (96.83) | 7.40 |
| Employee benefits expense | 207.57 | 199.90 | 216.73 | 760.16 | 715.17 |
| Finance costs | 26.17 | 18.38 | 22.24 | 72.29 | 63.28 |
| Depreciation and amortisation expense | 46.61 | 29.89 | 42.45 | 138.32 | 121.47 |
| Other expenses | 305.67 | 194.63 | 282.72 | 760.49 | 775.62 |
| Total expenses | 1,422.34 | 516.71 | 1,294.57 | 2,893.67 | 2,786.63 |
| Profit/ (loss) before exceptional items and tax | 679.26 | (224.72) | 572.77 | 211.04 | 312.53 |
| Exceptional items | 55.25 | 13.80 | 88.90 | 69.05 | 88.90 |
| Profit/ (loss) before tax | 624.01 | (238.52) | 483.87 | 141.99 | 223.63 |
| Current tax | 14.79 | - | 52.22 | 14.79 | 52.22 |
| Tax relating to earlier years | (5.63) | - | - | (5.63) | (3.16) |
| Deferred tax | 162.49 | (65.58) | 81.52 | 20.31 | 17.20 |
| Profit/ (loss) for the period/year | 452.36 | (172.94) | 350.13 | 112.52 | 157.37 |
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Consolidated Financial Results (in millions)
| Particulars | Quarter ended 31 March 2026 | Quarter ended 31 December 2025 | Quarter ended 31 March 2025 | Year ended 31 March 2026 | Year ended 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 5,478.24 | 989.53 | 4,713.98 | 7,987.46 | 7,196.56 |
| Other income | 23.34 | 73.87 | 63.42 | 163.00 | 130.41 |
| Total Income | 5,501.58 | 1,063.40 | 4,777.40 | 11,50.46 | 7,326.97 |
| Cost of published goods/materials consumed | 1,296.08 | 723.22 | 1,017.14 | 2,510.84 | 2,239.59 |
| Purchases of stock-in-trade | 139.32 | 29.91 | 23.84 | 242.51 | 56.24 |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and stock-in-trade | 262.63 | (482.37) | 470.73 | (186.80) | (6.18) |
| Employee benefits expense | 517.37 | 510.57 | 507.29 | 1,933.47 | 1,744.27 |
| Finance costs | 51.89 | 35.37 | 45.92 | 140.39 | 128.99 |
| Depreciation and amortisation expense | 126.16 | 109.36 | 117.57 | 447.13 | 423.01 |
| Other expenses | 805.10 | 524.39 | 663.32 | 2,038.44 | 1,812.69 |
| Total expenses | 3,198.55 | 1,540.45 | 2,845.81 | 7,125.98 | 6,198.61 |
| Profit/(loss) before exceptional items and tax | 2,303.03 | 1387.05 | 1,931.59 | 1,024.48 | 928.36 |
| Exceptional items | 15.36 | 17.19 | - | 32.55 | - |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 2,287.67 | (404.24) | 1,931.59 | 991.93 | 928.36 |
| Current tax | 214.45 | 17.19 | 223.94 | 233.49 | 235.55 |
| Tax relating to earlier years | (5.60) | 1.19 | 0.14 | (4.41) | 14.43 |
| Deferred tax | 383.88 | (135.64) | 291.85 | 31.49 | 76.06 |
| Profit/(loss) for the period/year (after tax) | 1,694.94 | 1286.98 | 1,566 | 731.36 | 602.32 |
Cash Flow Summary
The company reported net cash generated from operating activities of 51.72 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to 282.37 million in the previous year. Net cash generated from investing activities was 210.28 million, which was a significant increase from (59.40) million reported the year prior. Total net cash increase in cash and cash equivalents was 44.67 million, resulting in an ending balance of 459.81 million.The detailed cash flow figures for the year ended 31 March 2026 are provided below:
| Activity | Year ended 31 March 2026 (million) | Year ended 31 March 2025 (million) |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash generated from operating activities (A) | 51.72 | 282.37 |
| Net cash generated from/ (used in) investing activities (B) | 210.28 | (59.40) |
| Net cash used in financing activities (C) | (217.33) | (315.19) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C) | 44.67 | (92.22) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | 459.81 | 415.14 |
SCHAND Stock Price Movement
Shares of S Chand And Company Limited today slipped by 3.33% to settle at ₹170.97 in post-market trading. The stock saw a total volume of 77,173 shares traded during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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