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VST Industries Limited Reports Strong FY26 Results: Annual Net Profit Hits ₹29,086 Lakh

Posted On : 2026-04-16 21:59:31( TIMEZONE : IST )

VST Industries Limited (BSE: 500434, NSE: VSTIND), a premier manufacturer of cigarettes and tobacco products, has released its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a significant surge in both quarterly and annual profitability, driven by robust top-line growth and effective operational management.

Full-Year FY26 Financial Highlights

The company demonstrated consistent growth across all financial parameters for the fiscal year:

Total Revenue from Operations: Increased to ₹2,04,574 lakh (₹2,045.7 crore), up 13.6% from ₹1,80,043 lakh in FY25.

Net Profit (PAT): Reported at ₹29,086 lakh (₹290.8 crore), showcasing steady growth compared to the previous fiscal year.

Total Income: Reached ₹2,08,705 lakh, inclusive of other income totaling ₹4,131 lakh.

Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and Diluted EPS for the full year stood at ₹17.21, reflecting strong shareholder returns.

Q4 FY26 Performance Analysis

The fourth quarter was a standout period for VST Industries, characterized by sharp volume growth:

Quarterly Revenue: Revenue from operations reached ₹68,940 lakh, a massive 40.2% sequential increase over the December 2025 quarter (₹49,180 lakh).

Net Profit: The company earned a net profit of ₹11,669 lakh in Q4, more than doubling its performance from the preceding quarter (₹5,023 lakh).

Profit Before Tax (PBT): Stood at ₹15,155 lakh for the quarter, compared to ₹8,109 lakh in Q3 FY26.

Expense Management and Tax Outgo

Excise Duty: As a reflection of higher sales volumes, annual excise duty increased to ₹58,121 lakh, up from ₹41,168 lakh in FY25.

Cost of Materials: Efficient supply chain management saw raw material costs for the year reduced to ₹68,352 lakh, compared to ₹78,633 lakh in the previous year.

Depreciation & Amortisation: Stood at ₹10,116 lakh for the full year.

Taxation: Total tax expense for the year was ₹9,921 lakh, comprising current and deferred tax adjustments.

Capital Strength

The company continues to maintain a very healthy balance sheet. Other Equity (reserves) strengthened to ₹1,27,581 lakh as of March 31, 2026, providing a significant cushion for future expansions or dividend payouts. The paid-up equity share capital remains stable at ₹1,544 lakh (Face Value ₹10 per share).

Shares of VST Industries Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 237.80 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 226.20. The total number of shares traded during the day was 17290 in over 710 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 238.50 and intraday low of 229.75. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 4056638.00.