DCI reports FY2025-26 revenue of f1,208.33 crore and PAT of f4.75 crore; fleet modernisation planned
Press Release / Media Release
Financial highlights FY2025-26
- Revenue from operations: f1,208.33 crore in FY2025-26.
- Total income: f1,214.10 crore in FY2025-26.
- PAT turned profitable at f4. 75 crore, versus a loss of f27.46 crore prior year.
- Operating profit margin rose to 16.84% from 12.33%.
Strategic and fleet developments
- Fleet modernisation includes 11 new dredgers planned over five years, estimated ₹3,560 crore.
- Dredge Godavari, 12,000 m3 TSHD, launched Oct 2025; joining FY2026-27.
- During India Maritime Week 2025, 22 MoUs with 16 organisations valued ₹17,645 crore.
- Five-year maintenance dredging contracts secured for Mumbai Harbour and JN Port channels.
- Rights issue contemplated of about ₹1,000 crore.
- Debentures of ₹111.48 crore issued to Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- Exploring dry-docking and ship repair collaborations with yards.
- Digital upgrades include real-time monitoring and RFID inventory management.
- FY2025-26 safety: nil LTIFR, nil injuries, nil fatalities.
Governance and capital actions
- Golden Jubilee milestone; theme 'Forging New Depths of Progress. 50 Years Strong. Future Ready'.
- Rights issue and debt funding planned to support capacity expansion.
- Strong governance, safety and environmental frameworks underpin operations.
- New generation fleet investments align with India’s maritime growth.
Outlook and growth initiatives
- Looking ahead, DCI prioritises fleet availability, utilisation and capacity growth.
- Company to pursue opportunities domestically and internationally, leveraging partnerships.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability and regulatory compliance remains central.