ICRA Ltd. has announced a significant final dividend of Rs 105 per share, which includes a special payout of Rs 35. Eligible shareholders will be identified by the record date of July 23, with payments expected to begin by August 21.
Financial Performance
The dividend declaration coincides with mixed financial results. ICRA's net profit decreased by 5.9% year-on-year to Rs 52.5 crore from Rs 55.7 crore in the prior fiscal year. However, the company achieved strong top-line growth, with revenue climbing 28.4% to Rs 174.9 crore from Rs 136.2 crore. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) also rose by 17.6% to Rs 69.5 crore, up from Rs 59.1 crore. Despite this revenue growth, the Ebitda margin narrowed to 39.8% from 43.4%.
Market Trading
On Thursday, ICRA's share price increased by 0.77% to close at Rs 5,461.50. This performance was stronger than the Nifty 50 index, which saw a slight decline of 0.02%.
