UPL Reports Audited Financial Results for FY26; Board Recommends 300% Dividend
UPL Limited announced the audited consolidated and standalone financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. On the occasion, the Board of Directors recommended a significant dividend payout, pending final approval from the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of 300%, translating to Rs. 6/- per equity share on the face value of Rs. 2/- per share. This dividend payout is slated to be distributed within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting.
Consolidated Financial Performance
The company reported robust consolidated financials for the full fiscal year. Total revenue from operations stood at 51,839 crores for the year ended March 31, 2026. The consolidated financials show a total income of 52,502 crores, against total expenses of 45,414 crores. This resulted in a reported profit for the period of 2,220 crores and a basic earnings per share of 22.32 INR.The audited consolidated statement of financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, versus the previous year, is detailed below:
| Metric | FY ended March 31, 2026 (Audited) | FY ended March 31, 2025 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 52,502 crores | 47,123 crores |
| Total Expenses | 45,414 crores | 45,414 crores* |
| Profit for the period | 2,220 crores | 820 crores |
| Basic EPS | 22.32 INR | 9.66 INR |
Note: Total expenses for March 31, 2025, are based on the figures provided in the consolidated statement.
Standalone Financial Performance
The standalone financials for the year also recorded significant growth. Total income for the year ended March 31, 2026, was 6,654 crores. With total expenses recorded at 5,544 crores, the company posted a profit for the period of 785 crores. This translated to a basic earnings per share of 9.46 INR.Key figures from the audited standalone statement of financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to the previous year:
| Metric | FY ended March 31, 2026 (Audited) | FY ended March 31, 2025 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 6,654 crores | 5,477 crores |
| Total Expenses | 5,544 crores | 5,544 crores* |
| Profit for the period | 785 crores | 296 crores |
| Basic EPS | 9.46 INR | 37.40 INR |
Segmental Contribution
The Group's business operations are structured across three key segments: Crop protection, Seeds & Post harvest, and Non agro.Segment revenue figures show the scale of the primary business areas:
| Segment | Revenue from Operations (March 31, 2026) | Profit Before Tax (March 31, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Crop protection | 42,399 crores | 5,738 crores |
| Seeds & Post harvest | 6,830 crores | 1,425 crores |
| Non agro | 2,803 crores | 344 crores |
| Total | 51,839 crores | 7,507 crores |
The profitable contribution of the Crop protection segment was highlighted, posting a Profit before Tax of 3,157 crores. The Seeds & Post harvest segment recorded a Profit before Tax of 1,425 crores, maintaining strong performance across its portfolio.
The Group also announced that the Board of Directors approved a Composite Scheme of Arrangement involving the amalgamation of UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited into UPL Limited and the demerger of the India Crop Protection business into UPL Global Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified audit report on both the consolidated and standalone financial results for the period.
UPL Stock Price Movement
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