Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Limited — Closure of Trading Window from October 01, 2026 till 48 hours after announcement of Unaudited Financial Results of the company for the quarter and half year ended on September 30, 2026.

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Limited: Trading window to remain closed from October 01, 2026 till 48 hours after announcement of Unaudited Financial Results of the company for the quarter and nine months ended on September 30, 2026.

Business Overview

• Multi-brand consumer electronics retailer with 363 stores (360 owned, 3 franchise) as of Q1 FY27.
• Gujarat-dominant footprint; expanding into Maharashtra with 63 stores.

Key Operational Highlights

• 63 Maharashtra stores added; expanding footprint beyond Gujarat.
• Operates MBOs and exclusive brand outlets.

Financial Performance

• FY26 revenue 595.24; EBITDA 28.39; Net profit 16.76; EBITDA margin 4.77%; PAT margin 2.82%.
• Q1 FY27 revenue 190.67; EBITDA 10.82; PBT 9.11; Net profit 6.82.
• Q1 FY27 diluted EPS 0.48; PAT margin 3.58%.

Capital Structure & Liquidity

• Net debt-free balance sheet.

Strategic Outlook

• 2-3 year plan to deepen footprint in Maharashtra.
• Focus on semi-urban expansion and financing options.

Governance & Leadership

• MD: Sanjeev Bhatia; WTD: Nikhil Bhatia, with decades in retail.

Record Date Details

• Record Date: Friday, August 21, 2026, for entitlement to 1st interim dividend.
• Type of security: Equity shares of Re. 1/- each.
• Purpose: Determination of members eligible for payment of 1st interim dividend.
• Entitlement as per records of NSDL/CDSL as of close of Aug 21, 2026.
• Dividend type: 1st interim dividend.

Dividend declaration details

• 1st interim dividend declared for the financial year 2026-27.
• Dividend amount is ₹0.01 per equity share.
• Dividend rate is 1% of face value.
• Face value per share is ₹1.
• Dividend to be paid within the time under Companies Act, 2013.
• Board meeting held on 14 Aug 2026 approved the dividend.

Financial highlights

• Income from operations: 18,999.84 Lakhs in quarter ended 30/06/2026.
• Total income: 19,067.92 Lakhs in quarter ended 30/06/2026.
• Profit after tax: 681.67 Lakhs in quarter ended 30/06/2026.
• EPS (Basic): ₹0.48 for the quarter ended 30/06/2026.

Dividend & segment

• Interim dividend of Re 0.01 per equity share for FY 2026-27.
• Single operating segment per Ind AS 108.

Investor complaints

• Nil investor complaints pending at quarter end.

Meeting Details

• Board meeting on Aug 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Shop No. 307-311, Bhatia Complex, Bamroli, Surat.

Key Agenda Items

• Consider and approve standalone unaudited financial results with Limited Review Report for quarter ended June 30, 2026.
• Declare 1st Interim Dividend on equity shares for FY 2026-27.

Other Notes

• Trading window closed from July 1, 2026 to 48 hours after unaudited June 30, 2026 results.

AGM details

• Date: 25 July 2026; Time: 01:00 PM; Mode: VC/OAVM.

Voting results

• All resolutions put to vote were approved by shareholders with requisite majority as per Scrutinizer's report.