Birla Cable profits jump 235% in FY26 ahead of merger
The company reported a sharp turnaround in annual earnings, with net profit hitting ₹16.9 crore and a new CFO appointment on the way.
— 2 earlier stories on Birla Cable Ltd. →What's new with Birla Cable Ltd.
- Net profit surged 235% to ₹16.9 cr as revenue climbed 16.5% to ₹771 cr.
- The board proposed a dividend of ₹1.25 per share.
- Somesh Laddha joins the company as Manager and CFO.
Why this matters for Birla Cable Ltd.
The jump in EPS from ₹1.68 to ₹5.62 provides a solid finish to the fiscal year. This performance is the final stage for the company as it works through a pending merger with Vindhya Telelinks. Management is clearing the decks.
What we're watching
- Regulatory approval status for the Vindhya Telelinks merger.
- How the new CFO manages capital allocation.
- Revenue growth consistency in the upcoming quarters.
The full read
Birla Cable delivered a strong fiscal year, with FY26 revenue climbing **16.5%** to **₹771 crore**. That growth flowed directly to the bottom line, where net profit jumped **235%** to **₹16.9 crore** from **₹5 crore** in the prior year. Diluted EPS reached **₹5.62**, a significant move up from the **₹1.68** reported in FY25. The board recommended a dividend of **₹1.25** per share and installed Somesh Laddha as Manager and CFO. The financial performance comes against the backdrop of the company's pending amalgamation with Vindhya Telelinks, an arrangement first flagged in March that still awaits final regulatory sign-off. The next test for the board is whether the company can maintain this improved profitability while the transition in corporate structure proceeds. It won't be easy. Profitability has clearly turned a corner.
Questions answered
- What is the status of the merger with Vindhya Telelinks?
- The merger was announced in March and remains pending regulatory approval.
- Did the company announce a dividend?
- Yes, the board recommended a dividend of ₹1.25 per share.