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Castrol India Q4 Profit Dips 10% Despite Record Quarterly Revenue

Castrol India reported a 9.9% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the October-December quarter, which stood at Rs 244 crore. However, the company's quarterly revenue rose 6.4% to Rs 1,440 crore, marking its strongest performance in two decades. For the full financial year 2025, the company achieved its highest-ever annual revenue of Rs 5,722 crore. The company's Interim CEO highlighted strong volume-led growth and announced a final dividend for shareholders.

Key Points: Castrol India Q4 Net Profit Falls 10%, Revenue Hits 20-Year High

  • Q4 net profit down 9.9%
  • Revenue hits 20-year quarterly high
  • Full-year revenue at record Rs 5,722 crore
  • Final dividend of Rs 5.25 per share declared
  • Volume growth of 8% in the quarter
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Lubricant maker Castrol India logs 10 pc decline in Q4 net profit (Lead)

Castrol India reports a 9.9% decline in Q4 net profit to Rs 244 crore, but achieves its highest quarterly revenue in two decades at Rs 1,440 crore.

"As Castrol globally enters its next phase, our approach in India remains unchanged... - Saugata Basuray"

Mumbai, Feb 3

Castrol India Limited on Tuesday reported a 9.9 per cent decline in its net profit for the fourth quarter of the current year, even as the company posted its highest quarterly revenue in the last two decades.

The lubricant maker said its net profit for the October-December quarter stood at Rs 244 crore, which was 9.9 per cent lower compared to Rs 271 crore in the same period last year.

However, revenue from operations rose by 6.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,440 crore from Rs 1,354 crore -- making it the company's strongest quarterly revenue performance in 20 years.

The company's EBITDA, a key measure of operating performance, came in at Rs 368.5 crore, slightly lower than Rs 376.4 crore reported a year ago.

The EBITDA margin also slipped to 25.6 per cent from 27.8 per cent in the corresponding quarter last year, as per its regulatory filing.

Despite the pressure on margins, Castrol India recorded an 8 per cent rise in volumes during the quarter.

For the full financial year 2025, Castrol India delivered its highest-ever revenue, marking the eighth straight quarter of growth.

Revenue from operations for the year increased by 7 per cent to Rs 5,722 crore, while EBITDA grew 5 per cent to Rs 1,348 crore.

Along with its results, the company announced a final dividend of Rs 5.25 per share for FY25.

This is in addition to the interim dividend already paid, taking the total dividend for the year to Rs 8.75 per share.

The record date for the final dividend has been set as March 23, 2026, and the payment will be made on or before April 27, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.

Commenting on the performance, Saugata Basuray, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Castrol India, said the company had delivered strong volume-led growth over the past eight quarters and improved its market share.

"As Castrol globally enters its next phase, our approach in India remains unchanged -- grow the business by staying close to customers, proactively respond to changes in the operating environment, and execute with discipline," Basuray added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see volume growth of 8% but margins shrinking. Must be feeling the heat from cheaper local brands and the shift towards electric vehicles in the long term. The dividend payout seems generous though.
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Arjun K
As a car owner, I've always trusted Castrol. But with rising prices everywhere, even engine oil is a cost. Maybe they are selling more volume by offering discounts? That would explain higher sales but lower profit.
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Priya S
Eighth straight quarter of growth is impressive, yaar! In this economy, consistent revenue growth is an achievement. The management's focus on staying close to customers makes sense for a B2C brand like this.
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Michael C
A respectful criticism: The report talks about "highest-ever revenue" but the EBITDA margin decline from 27.8% to 25.6% is a concern. It suggests inefficiency or rising input costs that aren't being passed on fully. Need to watch that trend.
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Kavya N
Final dividend announcement with a record date in March 2026? That's planning way ahead! Good for long-term investors. Shows confidence in future cash flows despite the quarterly profit dip.

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