CONCOR Reports 3.24% Rise in Q1 Net Profit, Declares Rs 1.60 Interim Dividend

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has reported a 3.24 percent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 266.54 crore for the first quarter of FY26, compared to Rs 258.19 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 2.40 percent to Rs 2,153.63 crore during the same period.

Profit before tax stood at Rs 349.04 crore in Q1 FY26, marginally lower by 0.55 percent from Rs 374.11 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

Total expenses increased 2.69 percent year-on-year to Rs 1,899.80 crore. Rail freight expenses declined slightly by 0.75 percent to Rs 1,201.17 crore. Employee benefit expenses dropped by 20.16 percent to Rs 116.82 crore, while finance costs fell 4.62 percent to Rs 161.59 crore.

The board of directors has declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.60 per equity share of face value Rs 5, amounting to a total payout of Rs 121.86 crore. The record date for the dividend is fixed as August 13, 2025, with payment expected on or after August 24, 2025.

Container Corporation of India is primarily engaged in inland transportation of containers by rail. It also manages ports, air cargo complexes, and cold chain infrastructure.

Shares of CONCOR fell 3.96 percent to close at Rs 555.85 on the BSE following the announcement.