Castrol India Stock - Q4 profit slips 10% as dividend held steady
19.06.2026 - 22:17:38 | ad-hoc-news.de
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Castrol India (INE172A01027) reported softer quarterly earnings alongside a maintained dividend payout. According to a Mint summary of the Q4 results, net profit for the quarter fell 10% year-on-year to ?245 crore while the board declared a ?5.25 per share dividend.
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What the Q4 numbers show
The Q4 figures mark a softer end to the financial year for one of India’s best-known lubricant makers. Mint reports that Castrol India’s net profit slipped to ?245 crore, down 10% compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
Revenue details were not highlighted in the summary, but a resilient dividend stands out. The board approved a ?5.25 per share dividend, underscoring a continued focus on cash returns despite the year-on-year profit decline.
Dividend signal and cash profile
The maintained dividend level is notable given the softer bottom line. A payout of ?5.25 per share, if approved by shareholders, would translate into a solid cash return relative to the current share price in the mid-?180s range.
Castrol India historically emphasizes strong free cash flow and high return on capital, supported by its asset-light blending and distribution model in the lubricants space.
How the shares fared this week
Into Friday’s session the shares traded around the mid-?180s. LiveMint showed the BSE quote at about ?185.75 in morning trade, modestly higher on the day and comfortably above the 52-week low of ?170.20.
On NSE, INDmoney data point to a last traded level near ?184.57, with the stock edging only slightly on the day, reflecting a muted immediate reaction to the Q4 headline numbers.
Position in the lubricants peer group
Within India’s listed lubricants names, Castrol India remains a key branded player with nationwide distribution. Peers include standalone lubricant firms and oil-marketing companies that also sell automotive and industrial lubricants as part of broader energy portfolios.
Against this backdrop, its mid-cap size and focus on high-margin premium products distinguish the business from integrated oil and gas majors that also report refining and marketing earnings.
The product behind the stock
Castrol India generates most of its revenue from automotive lubricants, led by its flagship Castrol GTX engine oil range for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. The company also supplies industrial lubricants and specialty fluids to manufacturing, marine and energy customers across India.
Where the stock trades today
The shares of Castrol India (INE172A01027) trade on the NSE at around ?184.57 as of 06/19/2026, 15:50 IST, with the BSE quote near ?185.75 in the same window.
Key facts on Castrol India stock
- Company: Castrol India Ltd.
- ISIN: INE172A01027
- WKN: 500870
- Ticker: CASTROLIND
- Venue: NSE / BSE
- Price (as of 06/19/2026, 15:50 IST): 184.57 INR (NSE)
- Market cap: 182,000,000,000 INR (as of 06/19/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Energy - Oil & Gas Operations / Lubricants
- Index membership: not a constituent of the Nifty 50
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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