CASTROL INDIA LTD.

Castrol India Limited announced an interim dividend of INR 6.25 per equity share for the financial year ending December 31, 2026. The dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of declaration. The record date for determining shareholder entitlement has been fixed as August 11, 2026. The company's Board of Directors also approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended June 30, 2026, during a meeting held on August 4, 2026. The results were reviewed by Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP.

Castrol India Limited announced that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on August 4, 2026, approved an interim dividend of INR 6.25 per equity share. The face value of each equity share is INR 5. The dividend is for the financial year ending December 31, 2026, and will be paid within 30 days of declaration. The record date for determining shareholder entitlement has been set as August 11, 2026. The board also approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended June 30, 2026. The financial results were reviewed by Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP.

Castrol India Limited announced an interim dividend of INR 6.25 per equity share for the financial year ending December 31, 2026. The dividend is payable within 30 days of declaration. The record date for determining shareholder entitlement has been set as August 11, 2026. The company's Board of Directors also approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended June 30, 2026. A limited review report from Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP was also submitted.

Castrol India's standalone Q1 FY27 (April-June 2026, the company's own "2Q CY2026") print marks a broad-based beat: revenue from operations rose 25.0% YoY and 21.1% QoQ to ₹1,871.47 Cr, while PAT jumped 42.5% YoY (43.6% QoQ) to ₹347.70 Cr, with EPS at ₹3.51 versus ₹2.47 a year ago. Both figures ran well ahead of our own pre-result preview, which had pencilled in revenue near ₹1,440 Cr and PAT of ₹230-250 Cr against a Street consensus that was cautiously Hold-rated; the actual print beat every marker in that preview, including the operating-margin range. The bigger surprise sits in margins. Operating profit margin (EBITDA/revenue) expanded to 26.4% from 23.35% a year ago and 21.31% last quarter, while net margin (PAT/total income) rose to 18.44% from 16.20% YoY and 15.44% QoQ — this runs directly counter to management's own guidance from the prior concall of "significant near-term EBITDA margin pressure starting in Q2 due to rising raw material costs and currency volatility." No exceptional items sit in either this quarter or the year-ago quarter, so the swing is real operating performance, not an accounting one-off. The press release attributes it to supply-chain agility and a diversified vendor base that let the company navigate raw-material volatility without ceding price, plus a mix shift toward premium/full-synthetic products — three new full-synthetic launches this quarter — in the personal-mobility segment. Segment detail backs the topline: industrial, institutional and consumer businesses all posted volume growth, rural distribution expanded to ~45,000 outlets with the Rural Service Express network crossing 950 centres, and the national footprint held near 160,000 outlets. The Board declared an interim dividend of ₹6.25/share (record date 11 August 2026) against ₹3.50/share a year ago — CFO Mrinalini Srinivasan framed this as accelerating shareholder returns "during this year of transition," a reference to bp's announced sale of a 65% stake in Castrol's global lubricants business to Stonepeak (~USD 10 billion enterprise value, targeted for completion by end-2026), which the filing explicitly states had no impact on this quarter's numbers. The one caution flag, straight from MD Saugata Basuray, is forward-looking: management stays "cautious considering inflationary pressures and uneven monsoon conditions" that could weigh on H2 demand — an echo of the margin-pressure warning that didn't materialise this quarter but could still show up later in the year. With OPM now running 300-500bps above the company's stated structural 21-24% range, whether that holds or reverts is the key swing factor going into Q2 FY27.

Castrol India Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on August 4, 2026. The primary agenda items include the consideration and approval of the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended June 30, 2026. Additionally, the board will discuss the potential declaration of an interim dividend for the fiscal year 2026. The trading window for the company's shares will remain closed from June 30, 2026, to August 6, 2026, to facilitate the announcement of these financial results.

Castrol India Limited and Tata Motors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a pilot program focused on the responsible collection, channelization, and recycling of used engine oil. This initiative will establish a traceable system for used oil management, starting with Tata Motors' authorized service network in Karnataka. The collaboration aims to create a scalable model for handling hazardous waste, contributing to a circular economy in the automotive sector and aligning with both companies' sustainability goals. The pilot will leverage Castrol India's expertise in lubricants and existing learnings from used oil collection pilots.

Castrol India Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and insiders. This closure is in accordance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's internal code of conduct. The trading window will be shut from the end of the quarter, June 30, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the unaudited financial results for the said quarter. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated later. This measure is standard practice to prevent potential insider trading before the public release of financial information.

Castrol India Ltd has updated its list of Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) authorized to determine the materiality of events and make disclosures to stock exchanges. This action is in compliance with Regulation 30(5) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The authorized personnel include the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Managing Director (in the absence of the CFO). The updated information will also be available on the company's website.

Castrol India Limited has launched its new campaign, 'Bike Smooth, Toh Life Smooth,' to promote its recently introduced Castrol Activ Full Synthetic range. The campaign highlights the increasing demand among Indian two-wheeler riders for smooth and dependable performance, especially for daily commutes. The campaign features a humorous film depicting how a rough ride can negatively impact a rider's day. Castrol India recently expanded its Activ portfolio with Full Synthetic 5W-30 and 10W-30 variants, offering enhanced engine, clutch, and gearbox protection. The campaign aims to resonate with riders by emphasizing the link between a smooth bike ride and an improved overall daily experience, utilizing humor and storytelling to convey the functional benefits of the lubricant.

Castrol India Limited's Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr. Saugata Basuray as the Managing Director, effective June 1, 2026, for a term of five consecutive years. Mr. Basuray, currently the Whole-time Director & Interim Chief Executive Officer, has over 26 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business leadership within Castrol India, having joined as a Management Trainee in 1999. His career includes roles in India and abroad, leading Castrol Philippines and a joint venture in Indonesia, and driving a multi-year transformation program for the company's go-to-market model. The appointment is subject to shareholder and other statutory approvals.