Anant Raj Board Approves FY26 Results, Recommends 50% Dividend, Eyes Data Center Expansion
Anant Raj Limited reported audited results for FY26. The Board recommended a 50% dividend (Re. 1/share). The company is expanding its data center business with a planned capacity of 357 MW IT Load, involving an investment of ₹20,000 crore. A demerger/merger of Real Estate and Data Center businesses is being explored. Sh. Anish Sarin was appointed as Additional Director.
The announcement includes the approval of financial results, a dividend recommendation, a substantial investment in a new growth area (data centers), and a strategic corporate restructuring (merger/demerger), all of which are material events for investors.
The company reported positive financial results, recommended a dividend, and announced significant expansion plans in the data center business, along with a strategic review for demerger/merger, indicating growth and proactive management.
Anant Raj Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on May 11, 2026, approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, both on a standalone and consolidated basis.
The Board also recommended a final dividend of 50%, or Re. 1 per equity share (face value of Rs. 2), subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Any further details, including the record date, will be communicated to the stock exchanges in due course.
In a significant strategic move, the company announced its strong entry into the Data Center business in 2019, expanding into Cloud Services (IaaS). It has operationalized colocation services in FY22-23 and cloud services in October 2024, becoming a MeitY empaneled Sovereign Cloud Service Provider. An MOU has been signed with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to set up an additional 50 MW IT Load data center capacity, which will bring the total planned capacity to 357 MW IT Load, with an investment of approximately ₹20,000 crore.
Recognizing the distinct nature of its Real Estate Development and Data Center Services businesses, the Board resolved to explore a merger or demerger of these undertakings to unlock shareholder value and enhance operational efficiency. A committee has been formed to evaluate the structure and strategy for this potential segregation.
Furthermore, the Board approved the appointment of Sh. Anish Sarin as Additional Director designated as Whole-time Director, effective May 11, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The company also proposed to increase the managerial remuneration limits for Sh. Amit Sarin (Managing Director), Sh. Aman Sarin (Whole-time Director and CEO), and Sh. Ashim Sarin (Whole-time Director and COO), as well as for non-executive independent directors, all pending shareholder approval.
The company also revised its Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI). The auditors' reports on the financial results were with an unmodified opinion. The meeting commenced at 3:00 P.M. and concluded at 05:45 P.M.
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