Kajaria Ceramics Approves Dividend, Buyback, Capex, and Investments
Kajaria Ceramics approved audited financial results for FY26. Recommended a final dividend of ₹6 per share. Approved a buyback of up to 21.50 Lacs shares at ₹1380 each, totaling ₹296.70 Crores. Approved ₹210 Crores capex for Srikalahasti plant expansion and ₹45 Crores investment in Kerovit Global Private Limited.
The announcement includes multiple material events: audited financial results, dividend recommendation, substantial capital expenditure for capacity expansion, strategic investments in subsidiaries, and a significant share buyback program, all of which are expected to have a considerable impact on the company's financials and stock performance.
The company reported positive financial results, recommended a final dividend, approved significant capacity expansion, made strategic investments in subsidiaries, and announced a share buyback, all indicating strong financial health and a commitment to shareholder returns.
Kajaria Ceramics Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on April 30, 2026. The Board approved the Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, with an unmodified audit opinion from M/s Walker Chandiok & Co LLP.
The company recommended a final dividend of ₹6 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This dividend, if approved by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM), will be paid within 30 days of its declaration.
M/s Ernst & Young LLP has been appointed as the Internal Auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The company also approved an expansion of its manufacturing facility at Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, by increasing annual production capacity by 10 MSM (Million Square Meters) at an investment of ₹210 Crores, expected to be completed by March 2027, funded through internal accruals.
Further, the Board approved the subscription of 4,50,00,000 non-convertible redeemable Preference Shares of ₹10 each of Kerovit Global Private Limited (a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary) for an aggregate consideration of up to ₹45 Crores. This investment aims to improve KGPL's debt-equity ratio and is expected to be completed in approximately 3 months.
In a significant move, the company approved the acquisition of 44,11,764 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) of ₹10 each of Kajaria Bathware Private Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary) for a total consideration of ₹50 Crores. This acquisition provides an exit to Aravali Investment Holdings, Mauritius, as per the Shareholders' Agreement, and is expected to be completed in approximately 6 months.
The Board also approved a buyback of up to 21.50 Lacs equity shares, representing 1.35% of the total paid-up capital, at a price of ₹1380 per share, for an aggregate amount not exceeding ₹296.70 Crores. The buyback will be conducted through the tender offer route, subject to shareholder approval. The Promoter and Promoter Group have declared their intention not to participate in the buyback.
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