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FY26 Financial Performance
Somany Ceramics reported consolidated total income of ₹2,801.16 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This represents an increase from ₹2,676.33 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY25). Profit Before Tax (PBT) for FY26 stood at ₹87.21 crore, up from ₹80.11 crore in FY25.
Key Board Decisions
The Board of Directors, in their meeting on May 15, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per share for FY26. This payout is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Additionally, the Board approved an investment of up to ₹8 crore in its associate company, Vintage Tiles Private Limited (VTPL). The funds are designated to support VTPL's solar power plant and ongoing upgrade initiatives. Vintage Tiles Private Limited had a turnover of ₹116.27 crore in FY26.
Company Background and Growth Plans
Somany Ceramics is a prominent Indian manufacturer specializing in tiles, sanitaryware, and bath fittings. The company had previously outlined a significant ₹230 crore capital expenditure plan in early 2023. This plan is focused on expanding capacity and enhancing backward integration, reflecting its commitment to growth in the building materials sector.
Peer Comparison Highlights
Operating in a competitive landscape, Somany Ceramics' peers include Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. and Cera Sanitaryware Ltd. Kajaria Ceramics reported FY26 revenue of approximately ₹4,000 crore with PBT margins typically above 10%. Cera Sanitaryware's FY26 revenue was around ₹1,800 crore, with PBT margins near 8-9%. Somany's PBT margin for FY26 was approximately 3.1%, indicating potential areas for operational efficiency improvements.
New Auditor Appointed
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP has been appointed as the company's new internal auditor for the financial year 2026-27.
What Investors Will Watch Next
Shareholders will be looking for formal approval of the ₹2 per share final dividend at the upcoming AGM. The performance and financial contribution of Vintage Tiles Private Limited following the new investment will also be a key point of interest. Future strategic initiatives and capital expenditure plans from Somany Ceramics for FY27 onwards will be important to track.