Crestchem puts ₹2.25 cr behind its oleochem subsidiary
The nano-cap is funding Oleo Biosciences with a commitment equal to 6% of its market value. FY26 revenue grew 18%.
Mkt cap₹37.2 cr
P/E16.76×
ROE36.47%
Debt / eq.0.00
Div yld0.81%
₹2.25 cr Capital commitment to new subsidiary Oleo Biosciences
What's new
- Board approved a ₹2.25 crore investment in new subsidiary Oleo Biosciences.
- FY26 revenue grew 18% to ₹29.61 crore; net profit held at ₹2.71 crore.
- Recommended a ₹1.50 per share final dividend (15% on face value).
Why this matters
For a company of this size, a ₹2.25 crore bet on a new subsidiary is not trivial. It turns a strategic idea into a funded, active project.
What we're watching
- First financial or operational updates from Oleo Biosciences.
- Whether Crestchem needs to raise further funds for the subsidiary.
- How the new business integrates with existing operations.
The full read
Crestchem's FY26 results are steady. Revenue rose 18% to ₹29.61 crore. Net profit held at ₹2.71 crore. The board is paying a ₹1.50 per share dividend. The real news is the ₹2.25 crore commitment to Oleo Biosciences. That equals about 6% of the company's market value. It turns talk of an oleochem pivot into a funded project. Management reappointments for five years lock in the team. The subsidiary now has a balance sheet, not just a board resolution. A small company making a big bet.
Questions answered
- Why is the ₹2.25 crore investment important for Crestchem?
- The investment represents about 6% of the company's total market value. For a nano-cap, committing that share of equity to a new venture is a material decision.
- How did the core business perform in FY26?
- Annual revenue increased 18% to ₹29.61 crore from ₹25.07 crore the prior year. Net profit for the full year was ₹2.71 crore, roughly in line with the prior period.
- What dividend did the board recommend?
- The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share, which is a 15% payout on the face value of the shares.
- Who will lead the company through this expansion?
- The board reappointed Managing Director Dipak Patel and other long-standing executives to new five-year terms starting in late 2026.
Mentioned: Oleo Biosciences Private Limited · ₹2.25 cr investment · Dipak Patel