Kajaria Ceramics Board Approves Dividend, Buyback, Capacity Expansion, and Investments
Kajaria Ceramics approved audited financial results for Q4FY26 and FY26. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹6 per share. A buyback of up to 21.50 lakh shares at ₹1380 each for ₹296.70 crore was approved. The company will invest ₹45 crore in subsidiary Kerovit Global and acquire CCPS in Kajaria Bathware for ₹50 crore. Capacity expansion at Srikalahasti with ₹210 crore investment was also approved.
The combination of a substantial share buyback, dividend recommendation, significant capacity expansion, and strategic investments in subsidiaries indicates strong financial health and growth initiatives, which are likely to have a high impact on the company's valuation and investor sentiment.
The announcement details a recommended final dividend, a significant share buyback program, capacity expansion, and strategic investments in subsidiaries, all of which are generally viewed positively by the market.
Kajaria Ceramics Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on April 30, 2026, approved the Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. 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 upcoming AGM, will be paid within 30 days of its declaration.
The Board also approved the appointment of M/s Ernst & Young LLP as the Internal Auditors for the financial year 2026-27. Furthermore, the company will expand its manufacturing facility at Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, by increasing its annual production capacity by 10 MSM (Million Square Meters) of Glazed Vitrified Tiles, with an investment of ₹210 Crores, expected to be completed by March 2027.
In strategic investments, Kajaria Ceramics will subscribe to 4,50,00,000 non-convertible redeemable Preference Shares of ₹10 each in Kerovit Global Private Limited (KGPL), a step-down subsidiary, for an aggregate consideration of up to ₹45 Crores. This investment is aimed at improving KGPL's debt-equity ratio and is expected to be completed in approximately 3 months.
Additionally, the company approved the acquisition of 44,11,764 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) of ₹10 each in Kajaria Bathware Private Limited (KBPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary, for a total consideration of ₹50 Crores. This acquisition is part of providing an exit to an existing investor and is expected to be completed in approximately 6 months.
A significant decision was the approval of a Buyback of fully paid-up equity shares, not exceeding 21.50 Lakhs shares, at a price of ₹1380 per share, for an aggregate amount not exceeding ₹296.70 Crores. This buyback represents 1.35% of the total paid-up capital as of March 31, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. The Buyback Offer Price represents a premium of approximately 15.57% over the closing price on April 21, 2026. The Board has constituted a Buyback Committee and appointed Mr. Vinit Kumar as the Compliance Officer and Nuvama Wealth Management Limited as the Manager to the Buyback. The Promoter and Promoter Group have indicated their intention not to participate in the buyback.
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