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DLF Ltd has announced its audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹4,414.68 crore. The company's consolidated revenue for the fiscal year reached ₹8,194.02 crore. These results reflect the company's performance following recent corporate restructuring initiatives.
The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹8 per equity share, pending shareholder approval. This proposal highlights the company's commitment to shareholder returns. DLF's financial standing has also been bolstered by credit rating upgrades from agencies CRISIL and ICRA. These positive ratings follow a capital infusion of approximately ₹10,000 crore via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) in FY23, which was used to strengthen the balance sheet and reduce debt. Auditors provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements.
However, DLF continues to navigate significant legal and regulatory challenges. A primary concern is the potential ₹630 crore penalty from the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which the company is appealing before the Supreme Court. Further legal battles are ongoing concerning the cancellation of sale deeds for IT Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and IT Park projects, also pending before the Supreme Court. Additionally, the company is appealing penalties and restrictions imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on itself and its directors.
The company also faces outstanding trade receivables of ₹396.86 crore from Coal India, awaiting recovery. The financial statements also note an incremental impact from new Labour Codes, classified as 'Exceptional items', totaling ₹20.75 crore on a standalone basis and ₹32.27 crore consolidated.
In the competitive Indian real estate market, DLF's peers include Godrej Properties, Prestige Estates Projects, and Oberoi Realty. While all face similar market dynamics, DLF's substantial litigation exposure represents a key risk factor for investors to monitor. Investors will be tracking the shareholder vote on the proposed dividend and the final court decisions on the CCI penalty and SEBI restrictions.