3M India has reported strong FY26 results with a 14.5%

3M India has reported strong FY26 results with a 14.5% revenue growth to ₹5,089.8 crore and declared a massive dividend of ₹506 per share (₹160 final + ₹346 special). The company also saw leadership changes, with M.D. Ranganath appointed Chairman. In Q1 FY27, profit rose 31% to ₹233 crore, aided by a land sale, though margins contracted. 📊 Key Financial Highlights FY26 Performance (ended March 31, 2026): Revenue: ₹5,089.8 crore (+14.5% YoY) Net Profit: ₹522.3 crore (+9.7% YoY) Dividend: ₹506 per share (₹160 final + ₹346 special) Growth across segments: Healthcare: +17.5% Safety & Industrial: +16% Consumer: +15.6% Transportation & Electronics: +10.1% Q4 FY26 (Jan–Mar 2026): Net Profit: ₹215.3 crore (+202% YoY) Revenue: ₹1,399.2 crore (+16.8% YoY) PAT surge driven by strong healthcare (+21.3%) and industrial (+19.5%) growth Q1 FY27 (Apr–Jun 2026): Net Profit: ₹233 crore (+31% YoY, boosted by ₹73 crore land sale gain) Revenue: ₹1,423 crore (+19% YoY) EBITDA: Flat at ₹238 crore; margin contracted to 16.7% (from 20%) Segment growth: Healthcare (+23.5%), Safety & Industrial (+23%), Transportation & Electronics (+14.4%), Consumer (+13.4%) 🏢 Leadership & Governance Updates M.D. Ranganath appointed Chairman (August 2026). Ramesh Ramadurai retired as MD in May 2026. Kavita Nair joined as Independent Director (May 2026). Radhika Rajan completed her final term as Independent Director (May 2026). 📌 Risks & Outlook Risks: Margin pressure due to rupee depreciation and rising raw material costs. Global geopolitical uncertainties and trade protectionism affecting supply chains. Outlook: Focus on integrating global R&D strengths into India’s semiconductor and renewable energy sectors. Continued investments in local manufacturing capacity. Dividend payout signals confidence in strong cash flows.