Castrol India Declares Interim Dividend of ₹6.25/Share; Q2 Revenue Up 25%
Castrol India reported a 25% YoY revenue increase to ₹1,871 crore and a 41% EBITDA rise to ₹494 crore for Q2 2026. For H1 2026, revenue grew 17% to ₹3,417 crore, and EBITDA increased 25% to ₹823 crore. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹6.25 per share. The record date for the dividend is August 11, 2026.
The announcement includes robust financial results with significant growth percentages and a substantial interim dividend, which are key factors that directly impact investor sentiment and the company's stock.
The company reported strong year-on-year growth in revenue and EBITDA for both the quarter and half-year, along with a significant interim dividend declaration, indicating positive financial performance and shareholder returns.
Castrol India Limited announced its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended June 30, 2026. The company's Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results, reporting revenue from operations of ₹1,871 crore for the second quarter, a 25% increase year-on-year. EBITDA for the quarter rose by 41% to ₹494 crore, and Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 43% to ₹348 crore.
For the first half of 2026, revenue from operations stood at ₹3,417 crore, up 17% year-on-year, with EBITDA surging by 25% to ₹823 crore and PAT growing by 24% to ₹590 crore. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹6.25 per equity share, with a face value of ₹5, for the financial year ending December 31, 2026. The record date for this dividend has been fixed as Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and it will be paid within 30 days of declaration, on or before September 2, 2026.
In a commentary on the results, Mr. Saugata Basuray, Managing Director, highlighted strong performance driven by supply chain agility, brand strength, and disciplined execution across consumer, industrial, and institutional businesses. He noted the growth in personal mobility power brands and the company's strategy to focus on urban clusters. Despite inflationary pressures and volatile raw material prices, the company ensured uninterrupted supply to customers. Ms. Mrinalini Srinivasan, CFO, expressed confidence in the business's resilience and ability to generate healthy cash flows, stating that the interim dividend accelerates cash returns to shareholders during a period of transition.
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