Castrol India Limited disclosed a 9.9% decrease in its net profit for the third quarter of the current financial year, despite achieving its highest quarterly revenue in two decades. The company’s net profit for the October–December period was Rs 244 crore, down from Rs 271 crore in the same quarter last year. However, revenue from operations climbed by 6.4% year-on-year to Rs 1,440 crore, marking the firm’s strongest quarterly revenue performance in 20 years.
The company’s EBITDA, a crucial metric for operational performance, was reported at Rs 368.5 crore, slightly lower than the previous year’s Rs 376.4 crore. The EBITDA margin also decreased to 25.6% from 27.8% in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, as per regulatory filings. Despite margin pressures, Castrol India saw an 8% increase in volumes during the quarter.
In the full financial year 2025, Castrol India achieved its highest-ever revenue, extending its growth streak for the eighth consecutive quarter. Revenue from operations for the year rose by 7% to Rs 5,722 crore, while EBITDA increased by 5% to Rs 1,348 crore. The company also declared a final dividend of Rs 5.25 per share for FY25, in addition to the interim dividend already distributed, bringing the total dividend for the year to Rs 8.75 per share.
The final dividend’s record date is set for March 23, 2026, with payment scheduled on or before April 27, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting. Saugata Basuray, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Castrol India, commended the company’s performance, highlighting strong volume-led growth over the past eight quarters and an enhanced market share. Basuray emphasized the company’s commitment to growing the business by maintaining close customer relationships, adapting proactively to operational changes, and executing with discipline.
