Auto components maker UNO Minda Ltd delivered robust fourth-quarter results with net profit rising 22.4% year-on-year to ₹326 crore, compared with ₹266.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. According to reports from Rediff Money, revenue increased 18% to ₹5,336 crore from ₹4,528 crore in the year-ago period. EBITDA rose 14.5% to ₹603 crore from ₹527 crore, though EBITDA margin stood at 11.3% versus 11.6% in the corresponding quarter last year. The company achieved this growth through broad-based and high-quality performance, driven by value-added features and volume expansion across core and emerging product offerings.
The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.75 per share for FY26, taking total dividend to ₹2.65 per equity share, equivalent to 132.5% on face value. As reported by Rediff Money, when combined with the interim dividend already distributed, the total dividend for FY26 would reach ₹2.65 per share, amounting to ₹153 crore. The record date for dividend eligibility has been fixed as Friday, May 29, 2026, with payment to be made within stipulated timelines if approved at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
For the full year ended March 31, 2026, UNO Minda achieved PAT of ₹1,166 crore compared to ₹943 crore in FY25, representing a 24% year-on-year growth. According to Rediff Money, normalised consolidated revenue stood at ₹19,589 crore (excluding prior period income) versus ₹16,775 crore in FY25, marking a 17% top-line growth. CFO Sunil Bohra noted that despite near-term cost and supply chain pressures, the diversified portfolio and rigid operational disciplines allowed the company to protect core profitability. The company's long-term growth visibility remains anchored by landmark business wins including sizeable orders in lighting, seating, infotainment and sunroof verticals.
The board has sought shareholder approval to raise up to ₹2,500 crore through multiple instruments including foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs), bonds, non-convertible debentures, or other debt instruments. According to CNBC TV18, the fundraising may be carried out through public or private placement, including qualified institutions placement (QIP), in domestic or overseas markets over a period of one year from the date of approval. The proceeds will be utilized for growth strategy, long-term funding requirements, business operations, and general corporate purposes.
The board approved further investment of up to ₹20 crore in UNO Minda EV Systems Private Limited (UMEVS) and approved a detailed project report for expansion and manufacturing of high-voltage category 4W EV powertrain products, including DHT and EDU, with a total project cost of approximately ₹550 crore. As reported by CNBC TV18, the company also approved further investment of approximately ₹310 crore in the equity capital of UMAIPL over the next two years. Additionally, the board approved a revision in consideration for the acquisition of the remaining 19% equity stake in Minda Onkyo India Private Limited at ₹0.68 per share.
On Friday (May 15), shares of UNO Minda Ltd ended at ₹1,131.70, down by ₹10.75, or 0.96%, on the BSE, according to CNBC TV18. Managing Director Ravi Mehra highlighted that the company's performance in FY26 is a definitive validation of Uno Minda's scale, agility, and strategic foresight, operating in a highly constructive environment where both PV and 2W have set new peaks in annual production. The company's strong quarterly and full-year performance, combined with strategic initiatives and approved fundraising, positions it well for continued growth in the automotive components sector.
