DIC India Approves FY25 Results, Declares Dividend Amid Profit Dip

At its 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 23, 2026, DIC India Limited approved its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Shareholders were informed of a final dividend payout of ₹3 per equity share, alongside confirmations of key director re-appointments and the appointment of a new cost auditor.

The company's financial performance for the year showed a 1.16% increase in revenue from operations, reaching ₹89,178.85 lakhs. However, net profit saw a decline of 11.07%, settling at ₹1,737.66 lakhs. This reduction in profit was partly attributed to exceptional expenses associated with the implementation of the labour code.

In terms of board composition, Mr. Hayato Kashiwagi was re-appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. Mr. Adnan Wajhat Ahmad secured another term as a Non-Executive Independent Director for three years, effective April 01, 2026. Additionally, M/s. Chandra Wadhwa & Co. was appointed as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026.

DIC India Limited, a subsidiary of Japan's DIC Corporation, has a significant history in India, originally established in 1937 as Coates of India Limited. It is a prominent entity in the printing ink and allied products market, serving diverse industries. The company has a history of rewarding shareholders, having distributed a total of ₹7.00 per share over the 12 months preceding March 2026.

In a separate regulatory matter, DIC India settled a case with SEBI in March 2025 concerning alleged disclosure lapses, paying ₹34.32 lakh for failures in reporting senior management changes and remuneration details, serving as a reminder of the importance of rigorous compliance and timely reporting. The company competes in the printing ink sector with major global players like Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd. and Sakata Inx (India) Private Limited, as well as domestic firms such as Hindustan Flex Limited.

For the fourth quarter of FY2025, which ended December 31, 2025, DIC India reported consolidated revenue of ₹23,193.07 lakhs and a net profit of ₹455.64 lakhs.

Investors will now await the official announcement of the AGM voting results and the Scrutinizer's report. Future updates on financial performance and clarity on the company's dividend policy will also be key points of interest.