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EBITDA stood at Rs 400.2 crore during the quarter, registering a growth of 28.8% compared with the year-ago period. EBITDA margin improved to 19.2% in Q4 FY26 from 18.5% in Q4 FY25.
Profit before exceptional items and tax increased 28.04% YoY to Rs 302.7 crore, while the company reported exceptional items of Rs 6.1 crore during the quarter.
In the paints and adhesives business, revenue from operations rose 21.9% YoY to Rs 554.3 crore. However, segment EBITDA declined 20% YoY to Rs 48.3 crore, with margins narrowing to 8.7% from 13.3% in Q4 FY25.
The plumbing business reported revenue of Rs 1,534.2 crore, up 25.1% YoY. Segment EBITDA surged 40.5% YoY to Rs 351.9 crore, while the margin improved to 22.9% from 20.4% in the corresponding quarter last year. Sales volume increased 24.2% YoY to 84,041 metric tonnes.
Astral said consolidated cash and bank balances stood at Rs 943.3 crore as of 31 March 2026. During FY26, the company incurred capex of Rs 328.4 crore on a standalone basis and Rs 372.9 crore on a consolidated basis.
Meanwhile, the board recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share of face value Re 1 each for FY26, subject to shareholders’ approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company said details regarding the AGM and dividend payment date will be announced in due course.
The board also approved the re-appointment of Sandeep Engineer as managing director for a further term of five years from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, subject to shareholders’ approval at the upcoming AGM.
Astral is one of India's leading building materials companies, with a diversified presence across essential construction and infrastructure product categories. Starting with a focused offering in pipes and fittings, the company has, over the years, systematically expanded its portfolio to include adhesives, sealants, water storage solutions, bathware, valves, paints, construction chemicals, and infrastructure products.
The counter dropped 5.38% to Rs 1,462.80 on the BSE.
TD Power Systems Ltd, KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd, Jai Balaji Industries Ltd and KEC International Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 19 May 2026.
Astral Ltd crashed 6.10% to Rs 1451.55 at 14:46 IST.The stock was the biggest loser in the BSE's 'A' group.On the BSE, 1.37 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 27992 shares in the past one month.
TD Power Systems Ltd tumbled 6.04% to Rs 1246.4. The stock was the second biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 2.64 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 2.14 lakh shares in the past one month.
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd lost 5.00% to Rs 1041.05. The stock was the third biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 9933 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 56751 shares in the past one month.
Jai Balaji Industries Ltd shed 4.62% to Rs 77.6. The stock was the fourth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 48751 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 3.25 lakh shares in the past one month.
KEC International Ltd fell 4.12% to Rs 467.55. The stock was the fifth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 2.64 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.79 lakh shares in the past one month.
For the full year,net profit rose 2.08% to Rs 534.70 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 523.80 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Sales rose 12.62% to Rs 6568.60 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 5832.40 crore during the previous year ended March 2025.
The counter shed 0.32% to end at Rs 1,545.90 on the BSE.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd lost 8.48% today to trade at Rs 4205.25. The BSE Capital Goods index is down 0.88% to quote at 68755.66. The index is down 0.82 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, Honeywell Automation India Ltd decreased 2.44% and Astral Ltd lost 0.95% on the day. The BSE Capital Goods index went up 1.99 % over last one year compared to the 7.84% surge in benchmark SENSEX.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has lost 12.64% over last one month compared to 0.82% fall in BSE Capital Goods index and 1.32% rise in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 5866 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 53831 shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 5166 on 16 May 2025. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 3045.95 on 03 Mar 2025.