Bajaj Consumer Care Q4 FY 26 Profit Jumps 2X; Mastek Reports Marginal Dip

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17 Apr 2026 at 9:25 PM IST
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Summary

Bajaj Consumer posted strong profit and margin growth in Q4 FY 26 quarter, while Mastek reported a slight sequential profit decline, modest revenue increase, and announced a final dividend for FY26.

Bajaj Consumer Care and Mastek Ltd reported their March quarter results on Friday. Bajaj Consumer’s profit more than doubled, backed by higher revenue and improved margins. Mastek, however, posted a marginal sequential drop in profit even as revenue inched up, and it also announced a final dividend for the financial year.

Bajaj Consumer Q4 FY 26 Results

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd reported a sharp jump in earnings for the latest quarter, helped by strong revenue growth and margin expansion. Its:

Net profit rose to ₹63.6 crore from ₹31 crore a year ago
Revenue increased 31% to ₹327 crore versus ₹251 crore
Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) stood at ₹77 crore, up from ₹32 crore
EBITDA margin improved to 23.4% from 12.7%

Profit before tax (PBT) climbed to ₹78.08 crore compared with ₹38.14 crore in the same period last year. Earnings per share rose to ₹4.79 from ₹2.27. The company reported total income of ₹313.90 crore for the quarter.

The sharp rise in margins comes at a time when consumer companies have been trying to protect profitability amid fluctuating input costs. The year-on-year comparison shows a significant recovery in operating performance. Bajaj Consumer shares closed at ₹470.45 a piece on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on the day.

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Mastek Ltd Q4 FY 26 Results

Mastek Ltd reported a sequential decline in profit for the March quarter, even as revenue saw modest growth. Its:

Net profit fell 2% quarter-on-quarter to ₹106.2 crore from ₹108.4 crore
Revenue rose 3.6% to ₹938 crore from ₹906 crore
EBITDA declined 2% to ₹215 crore from ₹219 crore
Margins narrowed to 22.9% from 24.2%

The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of 320%, or ₹16 per equity share of face value ₹5, for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.

The payout is subject to shareholder approval at the company’s 44th Annual General Meeting. If shareholders clear the proposal, the company plans to distribute the dividend within 30 days from the date of approval. Upon close, Mastek Ltd shares were trading at ₹1,749 a piece on the BSE.

The quarter shows a mixed picture for mid-sized IT firms, with revenue seeing limited growth even as margins remain under some strain.

Sources:

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