Uni Abex Declares 350 Per Cent Dividend, Approves Capex Plan

30 May 2025 CW Team

financial year 2024–25, highlighting robust growth and operational efficiency. The company declared a record 350 per cent annual dividend and approved a Rs 850 million capital expenditure plan to expand capacity.

In the fourth quarter of FY25, Uni Abex reported a net profit of Rs 126.4 million, a rise of 267.44 per cent from Rs 34.4 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations increased by 79.83 per cent to Rs 604.4 million, compared to Rs 336.1 million in Q4 FY24.

The Board has approved a Rs 850 million capacity-building initiative to enhance manufacturing and meet growing demand in sectors such as petrochemicals, refineries, fertilisers, and fuel infrastructure. The project is slated for completion in the second half of FY 2026–27 and will be funded through internal accruals and bank finance.

The investment aligns with the Make in India initiative and reflects Uni Abex’s focus on long-term scalability, operational excellence, and global competitiveness.

Source:

Business Standard

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