Birla Cable profits triple as it readies for merger with Vindhya Telelinks
FY26 revenue climbed 16.5% to ₹771 crore; the board confirmed a dividend of ₹1.25 per share.
— 1 earlier story on Birla Cable Ltd. →What's new
- Revenue grew 16.5% to ₹771 crore for the fiscal year.
- Earnings per share jumped to ₹5.62, up from ₹1.68.
- Somesh Laddha joins the company as Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
Why it matters
The jump in profit indicates a sharp expansion in margins. Yet, these results arrive with the company’s structural identity already in flux. With the amalgamation into Vindhya Telelinks confirmed, these financials set the final baseline for the merging entity.
What we're watching
- The progress of the pending amalgamation with Vindhya Telelinks.
- Any impact on capital allocation from the new management team.
- The official record date for the ₹1.25 dividend.
The full read
Birla Cable closed FY26 with revenue of ₹771 crore, a 16.5% gain over the previous year. Profitability expanded significantly as net profit surged 235% to ₹16.9 crore and EPS rose to ₹5.62. Alongside the results, the board declared a dividend of ₹1.25 per share and brought in Somesh Laddha as the new Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
These results were expected. They follow the company’s plan to amalgamate into Vindhya Telelinks, which remains the primary event for shareholders. This filing is a procedural accounting of a fiscal year that sets the stage for a broader consolidation. The next test is the merger timeline.