West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) — Annual Report

📢 Key Event
71st AGM scheduled for August 17, 2026, to approve FY2025-26 financials and reappoint directors.

🔄 What Changed
PAT declined to ₹154 crores from ₹285 crores; EPS fell to ₹23 from ₹43; dividend recommended at ₹3/share (150% payout).

🔮 What's Next
No explicit future guidance provided beyond AGM date and dividend declaration timeline.

💡 Investor Takeaway
Declining profitability and EPS despite stable capacity utilization signal near-term earnings pressure, though dividend remains stable at ₹3/share.

West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WSTCSTPAPR) announced its 71st AGM on August 17, 2026, via Video Conference, approving standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY2025-26, declaring dividend, and reappointing directors including Prakash Kacholia, Virendraa Bangur, and Rajendra Jain. The filing details procedural compliance, e-voting via MUFG Intime India, dividend payment timelines, and regulatory adherence. Financial highlights show PAT of ₹154 crores (down from ₹285 crores), EPS of ₹23, and a recommended dividend of ₹3 per share (150% payout). Operational metrics include 99.98% capacity utilization, 26.50 lakh FKM optical fibre production, and 200 lakh seedlings planted. Governance disclosures confirm board independence, SEBI compliance, and no material regulatory orders. Risks include wood supply constraints, energy cost pressures, and market competition. The Chairman emphasized strategic diversification into optical fibre and sustainability initiatives.

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About West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WSTCSTPAPR)

Forest Materials · Paper Forest & Jute Products · Listed on NSE

Market Cap: ₹3,085.14 Cr P/E: 8.0

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