Castrol India Limited disclosed a 9.9% decrease in its net profit for the fourth quarter of the current year, despite achieving its highest quarterly revenue in two decades. The company’s net profit for the October–December period amounted to Rs 244 crore, down by 9.9% from Rs 271 crore in the same quarter last year.
On the positive side, revenue from operations surged by 6.4% year-on-year to Rs 1,440 crore from Rs 1,354 crore, marking the company’s strongest quarterly revenue performance in 20 years. Castrol India’s EBITDA, a crucial measure of operational performance, stood at Rs 368.5 crore, slightly lower than the Rs 376.4 crore reported a year ago.
Despite a decline in EBITDA margin from 27.8% to 25.6% compared to the corresponding quarter last year, Castrol India managed to record an 8% increase in volumes during the quarter. For the full financial year 2025, the company achieved its highest-ever revenue, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of growth.
Revenue from operations for the year climbed by 7% to Rs 5,722 crore, while EBITDA saw a 5% growth to Rs 1,348 crore. Additionally, Castrol India announced a final dividend of Rs 5.25 per share for FY25, supplementing the interim dividend already disbursed, bringing the total dividend for the year to Rs 8.75 per share.
The final dividend’s record date has been scheduled for March 23, 2026, with payment expected 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 robust volume-led growth over the past eight quarters and its enhanced market share. Basuray emphasized the company’s commitment to growth by maintaining customer proximity, adapting to operational changes, and executing with precision.
