Radico Khaitan to Close Trading Window April 1

Radico Khaitan Limited has informed stock exchanges that it will close its trading window from April 1, 2026. This temporary halt on trading by company insiders and their relatives will last for 48 hours after the release of the company's audited financial results for the fiscal year and quarter ending March 31, 2026.

Why the Window Closes

This measure is required by SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. It's designed to prevent anyone with access to non-public company information from trading shares before that information is released to the public. Key personnel and their close relatives are therefore barred from buying or selling Radico Khaitan stock during this period.

About Radico Khaitan and Recent Performance

Established in 1943, Radico Khaitan is a major Indian liquor producer, recognized for brands like 8PM Whisky and Magic Moments Vodka. The company regularly closes its trading window around fiscal year-end, similar to periods in April 2022 and April 2024. Radico Khaitan has shown strong financial results, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹345.61 crore for FY25, a 31.83% increase year-over-year, on total income of ₹17,103.39 crore. In the fourth quarter of FY25, revenues grew 20.85% to ₹1,304 crore, with net profit climbing 59.65% to ₹91 crore.

Trading Restrictions Explained

During the closure period, designated employees and their close relatives are prohibited from trading Radico Khaitan shares. This restriction begins on April 1, 2026, and continues until 48 hours after the financial results are officially announced. Management will be focused on completing the FY26 financial reporting.

Compliance and Risks

Radico Khaitan has no known negative history or regulatory issues concerning insider trading or trading window violations. The current closure is a standard compliance step.

Industry Peers and Regulations

Competitors in the Indian alcoholic beverages market, including United Spirits and Pernod Ricard India, operate under similar SEBI regulations for trading windows and insider trading prevention. Pernod Ricard India reported FY25 sales of ₹27,445.80 crore. United Spirits posted a 75% profit increase in Q4 FY25 to ₹421 crore on revenues of ₹27,276 crore.

What Investors Should Watch

Investors will look for the official announcement of the board meeting date for approving the FY26 financial results. The specific date for the release of these audited results will be a key event. Following the announcement, Radico Khaitan will confirm when the trading window will reopen.