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Board Meeting Set for May 13
ADF Foods Limited announced its Board of Directors will meet on May 13, 2026. The primary agenda items are the approval of the company's audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and consideration of a final dividend for FY2025-26.
The company recently posted strong Q3 FY26 performance. Net profit rose 19.3% year-over-year to ₹22.38 Cr. Revenue for the quarter increased 27.8% from the previous year to ₹193.53 Cr, yielding a net profit margin of 11.56%.
Financial Performance and Context
For the full fiscal year FY2025, ADF Foods reported consolidated revenue of ₹589.6 Crores, marking a 13.3% year-on-year increase. Standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) for FY25 was ₹80.2 Crores, a slight 0.7% rise. Consolidated PAT saw a decrease of 6.2% to ₹69.2 Crores. In May 2025, the board recommended a final dividend of 30%, bringing the total for FY25 to 60%.
To streamline its corporate structure, ADF Foods secured regulatory approval on April 1, 2026, for the merger of its subsidiaries, ADF Foods (India) Limited and Telluric Foods Limited.
Investor Focus and Risks
Investors are keenly awaiting the board's decision on the final dividend, a key driver for shareholder returns. ADF Foods competes in the food processing sector against major companies like Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and Nestle India, as well as specialized firms such as Britannia Industries and Bikaji Foods International. While ADF Foods has shown solid recent performance, its management risk rating is considered average, in contrast to the excellent ratings of peers like ITC and Nestle India.
The company has also addressed regulatory matters. In November 2025, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board issued permanent revocation orders for two Nadiad plants over alleged Water Act violations; ADF Foods stated this had no financial or operational impact. Separately, the Registrar of Companies (ROC) - Gujarat issued a show cause notice in 2024 concerning an alleged contravention of Section 196 of the Companies Act, 2013, with the company anticipating no material impact.
Shareholders will look to the official announcement of the audited FY2025-26 results to fully assess the company's financial standing. Key updates to track include the board's final dividend decision and any further clarifications on regulatory matters. Performance in international markets remains an important focus.