Apcotex Industries Declares Interim Dividend of ₹2.5 Per Share 

Mumbai, 4 February, 2026: Apcotex Industries Ltd has declared an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26.  

The dividend was approved by the company’s board of directors at its meeting held on January 29, 2026. Apcotex Industries is engaged in the manufacture of synthetic emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals, catering to applications across paper, textiles, construction, and adhesives. 

Key Dates and Timeline 

Apcotex Industries Limited has declared an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share, representing a 125% payout on the face value of ₹2 per share, for the financial year 2025-26. The dividend was approved by the board at its meeting held on January 29, 2026. 

The company has fixed February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) as both the record date and the ex-dividend date. Shareholders holding the company’s shares as of the close of business on the record date will be eligible to receive the interim dividend. 

Purpose Behind the Interim Dividend 

The purpose behind the dividend announcement was due to the strong Q3 FY26 results witnessed by the company in the market. It highlighted a robust improvement in profitability. The strong profit growth was due to decent improvements in the margins and robust sales volumes witnessed in its key areas. 

Apcotex Industries was able to deliver a strong financial result during the Q3 FY26 (quarter ended December 31, 2025). It reported a net profit after tax (PAT) of ₹22.22 crore, which showcased a significant year-on-year increase compared with ₹11.56 crore in the same quarter last year. 

Impact on Shareholders 

The interim dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share in February 2026 comes against the backdrop of a sharp improvement in the company’s financial performance. Apcotex Industries reported a 92.26% year-on-year jump in net profit to ₹2,221.53 lakh in Q3 FY2026, supported by a 67.79% rise in profit before tax to ₹2,754.93 lakh. 

This strong earnings growth strengthens the company’s ability to return surplus cash to shareholders. Eligible investors holding shares as of the record date will receive direct returns through the interim dividend, reflecting the linkage between improved profitability and shareholder payouts. 

Market Snapshot and Share Price Effect 

Apcotex Industries’ shares traded firmly higher following the interim dividend announcement. As of 2:55 pm IST on February 4, 2026, the stock was trading at ₹376.00, up ₹9.10 or 2.48% for the day. The positive move reflects improved investor sentiment after the company reported strong quarterly performance alongside the dividend declaration. 

During the session, the stock opened at ₹368.40 and moved within a range of ₹360.00-₹379.00, before stabilising near the day’s higher levels. The price also traded above the previous close of ₹366.90, indicating sustained buying interest through the afternoon. 

Reference: https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/APCOTEXIND/Apcotex-Industries-Limited 

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