Panasonic Carbon India Co. Limited Reports Audited Financial Results for FY26; Board Recommends Rs. 12/- Per Share Dividend

Panasonic Carbon India Co. Limited convened a Board of Directors meeting on 06 May 2026 at its registered office, approving the standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, along with the Auditor's Report, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, in compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The statutory audit report issued by B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, carries an unmodified opinion, and the results have been filed with BSE Limited.

Financial Performance: FY26 vs FY25

The company recorded steady growth across key financial metrics for the year ended 31 March 2026. The following table summarises the audited annual financial results (Amount in INR (₹) Thousands except EPS):

Metric: Year ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) Year ended 31.03.2025 (Audited) Revenue from Operations: ₹547,407.66 ₹539,985.00 Other Income: ₹127,539.62 ₹117,857.77 Total Income from Operations: ₹674,947.28 ₹657,842.77 Cost of Materials Consumed: ₹140,889.79 ₹152,551.68 Employee Benefits Expense: ₹107,001.37 ₹97,916.05 Depreciation Expense: ₹7,085.72 ₹6,695.89 Other Expenses: ₹118,270.73 ₹125,377.83 Total Expenses: ₹373,079.20 ₹378,141.81 Profit Before Tax: ₹301,868.08 ₹279,700.96 Tax Expense: ₹89,481.96 ₹71,411.46 Profit After Tax: ₹212,386.12 ₹208,289.50 Other Comprehensive Income (net of taxes): ₹2,975.34 ₹303.44 Total Comprehensive Income: ₹215,361.46 ₹208,592.94 Basic EPS (INR): 44.25 43.39 Diluted EPS (INR): 44.25 43.39

Quarterly Performance Snapshot

The table below presents the quarterly financial highlights across three periods (Amount in INR (₹) Thousands except EPS):

Metric: Q4 FY26 (31.03.2026) Q3 FY26 (31.12.2025) Q4 FY25 (31.03.2025) Revenue from Operations: ₹101,829.18 ₹115,577.16 ₹126,934.76 Total Income from Operations: ₹133,332.64 ₹146,695.90 ₹156,274.38 Total Expenses: ₹71,434.99 ₹88,346.49 ₹91,014.69 Profit Before Tax: ₹61,897.65 ₹58,349.41 ₹65,259.69 Tax Expense: ₹16,276.74 ₹13,811.04 ₹16,467.82 Profit After Tax: ₹45,620.91 ₹44,538.37 ₹48,791.87 Other Comprehensive Income (net of taxes): ₹(1,040.44) ₹3,754.90 ₹741.35 Total Comprehensive Income: ₹44,580.47 ₹48,293.27 ₹49,533.22 Basic EPS (INR, not annualised): 9.50 9.28 10.16 Diluted EPS (INR, not annualised): 9.50 9.28 10.16

The figures for the quarters ended 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025 represent the balancing figures between audited full-year results and published year-to-date figures up to the end of the nine-month period of the respective financial year.

Balance Sheet Highlights

The company's total assets as at 31 March 2026 stood at ₹1,935,576.78 thousands, up from ₹1,775,316.73 thousands as at 31 March 2025. Total equity increased to ₹1,876,768.72 thousands from ₹1,719,007.26 thousands, supported by other equity of ₹1,828,768.72 thousands. Total liabilities were ₹58,808.06 thousands as at 31 March 2026, compared to ₹56,309.47 thousands in the prior year.

Balance Sheet Item: As at 31.03.2026 (Audited) As at 31.03.2025 (Audited) Total Non-Current Assets: ₹346,474.19 ₹206,979.69 Total Current Assets: ₹1,589,102.59 ₹1,568,337.04 Total Assets: ₹1,935,576.78 ₹1,775,316.73 Equity Share Capital: ₹48,000.00 ₹48,000.00 Other Equity: ₹1,828,768.72 ₹1,671,007.26 Total Equity: ₹1,876,768.72 ₹1,719,007.26 Total Non-Current Liabilities: ₹4,394.67 ₹5,103.27 Total Current Liabilities: ₹54,413.39 ₹51,206.20 Total Liabilities: ₹58,808.06 ₹56,309.47

Cash Flow Summary

The company generated net cash from operating activities of ₹109,931.12 thousands for the year ended 31 March 2026, compared to ₹81,684.23 thousands in the previous year. Net cash used in investing activities was ₹(59,220.28) thousands, while net cash used in financing activities was ₹(57,455.24) thousands, which included a final dividend payment of ₹(57,600.00) thousands (INR 12/- per share). Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year stood at ₹10,657.06 thousands, compared to ₹17,401.46 thousands at the beginning of the year.

Dividend and Annual General Meeting

The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 12/- per equity share (i.e., 120%) on fully paid-up equity shares of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The AGM is scheduled for Monday, 29 June 2026. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from 23 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 (both days inclusive), with a record date of Monday, 22 June 2026.

Governance and Corporate Developments

The Board approved several governance-related decisions at the 06 May 2026 meeting:

New Independent Director: Mr. Prasad Bala Nagendra Venkatavara Vadlapatla recommended for appointment as Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from 30 June 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

Internal Auditors: M/s. P. Srinivasan & Co., Chartered Accountants, appointed as Internal Auditors for FY 2026-27.

Tax Auditors: M/s. Brahmayya & Co., Chartered Accountants, appointed as Tax Auditors for FY 2026-27.

Secretarial Auditors: S. Murali Krishna & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, appointed as Secretarial Auditors for a term of five consecutive years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, subject to shareholder approval.

Registered Office Shift: The registered office will be shifted from Pottipati Plaza, 3rd Floor, No. 77, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, to Old No-319/New No-4, 3rd Floor, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, with effect from 15 June 2026.

Resignation of Secretarial Auditor: The Board noted and accepted the resignation of Ms. Parimal Natrajan as Secretarial Auditor, effective 05 May 2026.

Director Cessation: The Board noted that the second and final consecutive term of Mr. Kola Paul Jayakar as Non-Executive Independent Director shall conclude at the close of business hours on 29 June 2026.

The company operates as a single-segment entity, with its business activity primarily comprising the manufacturing of carbon rods/carbon electrodes used in dry cell batteries. The financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Panasonic Carbon India Co. Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 to BSE Limited for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The certificate, received from registrar Cameo Corporate Services Ltd on April 06, 2026, confirms proper handling of dematerialization processes during the quarter.

Quarterly Compliance Certificate Details

The company's registrar and share transfer agent, Cameo Corporate Services Limited, provided confirmation that all securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during the March 2026 quarter were properly processed. The certificate ensures compliance with SEBI regulations regarding dematerialization procedures and timely confirmation to depositories.

Parameter: Details Certificate Type: SEBI Regulation 74(5) compliance Quarter Ended: March 31, 2026 Submission Date: April 08, 2026 Registrar: Cameo Corporate Services Ltd Certificate Date: April 06, 2026 Scrip Code: 508941

Regulatory Framework Compliance

Previously, the company had clarified to BSE Limited that Regulation 57 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 does not apply to its operations. The communication dated April 01, 2026, addressed regulatory compliance queries regarding the company's obligations under the specified SEBI regulation.

Parameter: Details Company Type: Single product manufacturing public listed company Listing Status: Equity shares only with BSE Limited Non-Convertible Securities: Not issued Previous Regulation Reference: SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 - Regulation 57 Communication Officer: Brajesh Baral, Company Secretary

Company Operations and Structure

Panasonic Carbon India Co. Limited operates as an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified company. The organization maintains its registered office at Pottipati Plaza, 3rd Floor, 77, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034, while its manufacturing facility is located in Tada Mandal, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh.

The latest compliance submissions demonstrate the company's commitment to maintaining transparent regulatory compliance and proactive communication with stock exchange authorities. Both certificates were digitally signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Brajesh Baral, emphasizing the company's adherence to proper documentation and regulatory procedures.

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