Cummins India lifts dividend to ₹66 as annual profit climbs 22%
The engine maker reported FY26 revenue of ₹11,950 crore, with a final dividend payout of ₹46 per share following a year of strong growth.
What's new
- Annual revenue grew 17% to ₹11,950 crore.
- Net profit rose 22% to ₹2,330 crore.
- Total dividend payout for the year hit ₹66 per share.
Why this matters
Cummins India is delivering consistent growth in its core engine segment. The decision to hike the final dividend to ₹46 per share, up from ₹33.50, signals strong cash generation that outweighs the impact of one-time labour code costs.
What we're watching
- Margin sustainability as the engine segment scales.
- Impact of the subsidiary sale on future operational focus.
- Whether the dividend payout ratio remains elevated in FY27.
The full read
Cummins India closed the year ended March 31, 2026, with a 22% jump in net profit to ₹2,330 crore. Revenue reached ₹11,950 crore, a 17% increase over the previous year. The core engine segment provided the momentum, with profit before tax climbing to ₹2,973 crore from ₹2,492 crore. The board rewarded shareholders with a final dividend of ₹46 per share, pushing the total annual payout to ₹66 per share. This is a clear step up from last year's ₹33.50 final dividend. The financials were impacted by a ₹94.2 crore exceptional charge for labour code implementation, though this was softened by a ₹44.2 crore gain from the sale of subsidiary Cummins Sales & Service. The company is effectively converting its engine-segment strength into shareholder returns.
Questions answered
- What was the total dividend declared for FY26?
- The total dividend for the year is ₹66 per share. This includes an interim dividend and a final dividend of ₹46 per share.
- How did the engine segment perform during the year?
- The engine segment drove the company's growth, with profit before tax rising to ₹2,973 crore from ₹2,492 crore in the previous year.
- What exceptional items affected the annual results?
- The company recorded a ₹94.2 crore charge for labour code implementation, which was partially offset by a ₹44.2 crore gain from selling its subsidiary, Cummins Sales & Service.
- How do the FY26 results compare to the previous year?
- Revenue grew by 17% to ₹11,950 crore, while net profit increased by 22% to ₹2,330 crore.