The Board of Directors of VST Industries Limited met on April 16, 2026, to approve the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a significant increase in financial performance, with the board also recommending a final dividend of Rs. 12 per equity share of Rs. 10 each, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming 95th Annual General Meeting. The meeting concluded at 5:15 p.m. after commencing at 2:30 p.m..

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, VST Industries reported a total revenue from operations of ₹68,940 Lakhs, representing a 40.17% increase from the previous quarter’s ₹49,183 Lakhs and a 51.86% increase from ₹45,598 Lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Net profit for the current quarter stood at ₹11,665 Lakhs, which is a 93.67% jump from the preceding quarter’s ₹6,023 Lakhs and a 120.09% increase from ₹5,300 Lakhs in the same quarter last year.

VST Industries Limited, headquartered in Hyderabad, is a major player in the Indian tobacco industry, primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and related products. The company operates in a single business segment: tobacco and related products. Notably, high-profile investor Radhakishan S. Damani, along with his associated entities such as Bright Star Investments P. Ltd. and Derive Investments, holds a significant stake in the company, as evidenced by the substantial dividends paid to these entities during the financial year.