Indo National Limited share price
Indo National Limited manufactures and distributes dry cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, flashlights, and general lighting products in India. It offers alkaline and zinc batteries; battery-operated and rechargeable torches; LED lighting, including battens, spotlights, down and panel light, rechargeable bulbs, and regular bulbs. The company also provides spike guards and flex boxes; mosquito swatters and mosquito repellents under the Swooper brand, and liquid vaporizers; electrical products; other FMCG products; and razors and blades under the DORCO brand. In addition, the company engages in investment activities, solar power supply, and the manufacturing of air purifiers. The company …Read more
- Market Cap₹ 234 Cr.
- Current Price₹ 312.35
- High / Low₹ 469 / 257
- Stock P/E—
- Book Value₹ 403
- Dividend Yield1.21 %
- ROCE-7.1 %
- ROE-7.10 %
- Face Value₹ 5.0
More figures (10)
- EPS (TTM)₹ -33.63
- Price / Book0.77
- OPM-6.6 %
- Debt / Equity0.13
- Sales growth (5Y)-3.2 %
- Profit growth (5Y)—
- Promoter holding71.2 %
- EV / EBITDA-13.3
- Beta0.46
- All-time high₹ 858
Price chart
| Returns | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPPOBATRY | -3.46% | -6.37% | -2.57% | -23.27% | -30.36% | -15.35% | -9.44% |
| Nifty 50 | -0.31% | -3.85% | -4.34% | -11.42% | -9.53% | +5.46% | +4.76% |
Price returns only (dividends not included). Prices from NSE via Yahoo Finance; may be delayed.
Quick take
- Indo National Limited is in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (Industrials), with a market value of ₹234 crore.
- Revenue grew -3.2% a year over the last 5 years.
- Return on equity was -7.1% and return on capital employed -7.1% in the latest year.
- Debt was 0.13 times shareholders' equity.
- The share price is 33.4% below its 52-week high and down 30.4% over one year.
- Promoters and insiders hold about 71.2%; institutions about 0.0%.
Pros
AI- Borrowings are moderate at 0.13 times shareholders' equity.
- Promoters hold a large stake of 65.35%.
Cons
AI- Interest cover is thin: operating earnings are -7.5 times the interest cost.
- Sales growth has been slow: -3.2% a year over the last 5 years.
Pros and cons are generated automatically from the reported figures. They are observations, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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About Indo National Limited
Indo National Limited manufactures and distributes dry cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, flashlights, and general lighting products in India. It offers alkaline and zinc batteries; battery-operated and rechargeable torches; LED lighting, including battens, spotlights, down and panel light, rechargeable bulbs, and regular bulbs. The company also provides spike guards and flex boxes; mosquito swatters and mosquito repellents under the Swooper brand, and liquid vaporizers; electrical products; other FMCG products; and razors and blades under the DORCO brand. In addition, the company engages in investment activities, solar power supply, and the manufacturing of air purifiers. The company was formerly known as Nippo Batteries Co. Ltd. and changed its name to Indo National Limited in April 2013. Indo National Limited was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.
- Employees
- 523
- Head office
- Chennai
Peer comparison
| Company | Market cap (₹ Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE | OPM | Sales CAGR | Div. yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indo National LimitedNIPPOBATRY | 234 | — | 0.77 | -7.1% | -6.6% | -7.5% | 1.21% |
| CG Power and Industrial Solutions LimitedCGPOWER | 1,33,285 | 106.7 | 16.72 | 20.4% | 11.8% | +21.2% | 0.16% |
| Hitachi Energy India LimitedPOWERINDIA | 1,29,215 | 112.3 | 24.96 | 21.0% | 14.8% | +22.2% | 0.03% |
| Polycab India LimitedPOLYCAB | 1,23,807 | 39.2 | 9.46 | 24.5% | 13.1% | +26.6% | 0.57% |
| Finolex Cables LimitedFINCABLES | 20,918 | 26.1 | 3.44 | 12.3% | 9.4% | +11.8% | 0.65% |
| Amara Raja Energy & Mobility LimitedARE&M | 13,599 | 14.8 | 1.68 | 11.6% | 6.6% | +10.0% | 1.44% |
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Quarterly Results
Consolidated figures in ₹ croreStandalone figures in ₹ crore /
Source: the company's results filed with NSE, as reported. EPS restated for bonus issues and splits. Tap a row marked + for its breakdown. Latest quarter on the right.
Profit & Loss
Consolidated figures in ₹ croreStandalone figures in ₹ crore /
| ₹ Cr | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 532 | 570 | 572 | 641 | 467 | 452 | 569 | |
| YOY Sales Growth % | 61.29% | 7.22% | 0.32% | 11.99% | -27.03% | -3.21% | ||
| 307 | 475 | 544 | 557 | 600 | 490 | 471 | 587 | |
| Material Cost % | 63% | 56% | 60% | 63% | 58% | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Employee Cost % | 14% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 16% | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Other Expenses % | 16% | 18% | 20% | 19% | 20% | 25% | 26% | 26% |
| Operating Profit | 23 | 57 | 26 | 15 | 41 | -22 | -18 | -18 |
| OPM % | 7% | 11% | 5% | 3% | 6% | -5% | -4% | -3% |
| 18 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 190 | 8 | 9 | |
| Exceptional items | -29 | |||||||
| Interest | 6 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Depreciation | 6 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
| Profit before tax | 1 | 50 | 21 | -8 | 19 | 151 | -26 | -29 |
| 52% | 35% | 36% | 25% | 19% | ||||
| Current tax | 1 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 32 | ||
| Deferred tax | -1 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 1 | -3 | 0 | |
| 0 | 33 | 13 | -8 | 15 | 122 | -27 | -25 | |
| Profit from associates | -1 | |||||||
| Minority share | 2 | 5 | -3 | 5 | -2 | -0 | -0 | |
| Profit to shareholders | 30 | 8 | -6 | 10 | 124 | -26 | -24 | |
| YOY Profit Growth % | 6,585.75% | -60.51% | -162.25% | 733.06% | -121.89% | |||
| EPS in Rs | 0.65 | 40.51 | 5.30 | -7.59 | 12.83 | 165.02 | -35.12 | -32.27 |
| Dividend Payout % | 39% | 3% |
Compounded Sales Growth
- 5 Years:
- -3%
- 3 Years:
- -8%
- TTM:
- 22%
Stock Price CAGR
- 5 Years:
- -9%
- 3 Years:
- -15%
- 1 Year:
- -30%
Return on Equity
- 4 Years:
- 8%
- Last Year:
- -7%
| ₹ Cr | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | 285 | 317 | 405 | 466 | 458 | 451 | 567 | |
| YOY Sales Growth % | 11.22% | 27.72% | 15.14% | -1.74% | -1.52% | |||
| 264 | 264 | 298 | 397 | 451 | 453 | 453 | 568 | |
| Material Cost % | 60% | 60% | 66% | 67% | 62% | 63% | 61% | 61% |
| Employee Cost % | 14% | 14% | 13% | 14% | 15% | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| Other Expenses % | 19% | 19% | 15% | 17% | 20% | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| Operating Profit | 21 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 5 | -2 | -1 |
| OPM % | 7% | 7% | 6% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Other Income | 18 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Interest | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Depreciation | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
| Profit before tax | 31 | 31 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 1 | -10 | -13 |
| 33% | 33% | 32% | 33% | 17% | 5% | |||
| Current tax | 11 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Deferred tax | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | |
| 21 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 1 | -10 | -8 | |
| Profit to shareholders | 19 | |||||||
| YOY Profit Growth % | -9.37% | -94.74% | 567.97% | -84.87% | -1,125.46% | |||
| EPS in Rs | 28.04 | 28.04 | 25.42 | 1.34 | 8.93 | 1.35 | -13.86 | -10.81 |
| Dividend Payout % | 374% | 56% | 370% |
Compounded Sales Growth
- 5 Years:
- 10%
- 3 Years:
- 4%
- TTM:
- 22%
Compounded Profit Growth
- TTM:
- -599%
Stock Price CAGR
- 5 Years:
- -9%
- 3 Years:
- -15%
- 1 Year:
- -30%
Return on Equity
- 4 Years:
- 8%
- Last Year:
- -7%
Financial years ending March; TTM = the last four quarters. Source: the company's results filed with NSE, as reported. EPS restated for bonus issues and splits. Tap a row marked + for its breakdown. Dividend payout = dividends paid in the year ÷ net profit.
Balance Sheet
Consolidated figures in ₹ crore, as at 31 March
| ₹ Cr | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reserves | 228 | 232 | 434 | 299 |
| 136 | 145 | 60 | 39 | |
| Long term borrowings | 29 | 49 | 23 | 0 |
| Short term borrowings | 103 | 91 | 30 | 34 |
| 147 | 218 | 223 | 89 | |
| Trade payables | 69 | 73 | 65 | 38 |
| Minority interest | 30 | 37 | 33 | 5 |
| Current liabilities | 196 | 234 | 188 | 95 |
| Total Liabilities | 515 | 599 | 721 | 431 |
| 181 | 189 | 212 | 161 | |
| Gross block | 244 | 248 | 278 | 186 |
| Accumulated depreciation | 64 | 59 | 66 | 25 |
| Goodwill & intangibles | 52 | 67 | 16 | 16 |
| CWIP | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 327 | 408 | 505 | 263 | |
| Inventories | 88 | 97 | 117 | 61 |
| Trade receivables | 126 | 133 | 90 | 58 |
| Cash & equivalents | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Current assets | 279 | 330 | 360 | 192 |
| Total Assets | 515 | 599 | 721 | 431 |
Source: Yahoo Finance (compiled from the annual reports). Tap a row marked + for its breakdown.
Cash Flows
Consolidated figures in ₹ crore, financial years ending March
| ₹ Cr | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 44 | -56 | 42 | |
| Profit for the year | -6 | 10 | 124 | -26 |
| Working capital changes | 21 | 1 | 2 | 60 |
| Direct taxes paid | -4 | -4 | -36 | -1 |
| -28 | -38 | 80 | 16 | |
| Fixed assets purchased | -31 | -45 | -42 | -28 |
| Fixed assets sold | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Investments purchased | -0 | -101 | ||
| Investments sold | 0 | 40 | ||
| -9 | -9 | -19 | -58 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 17 | 4 | ||
| Repayment of borrowings | -12 | -61 | ||
| Interest paid | -11 | -14 | -3 | -3 |
| Dividends paid | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 |
| Net Cash Flow | -1 | -4 | 6 | -1 |
| Free Cash Flow | 5 | -1 | -97 | 14 |
Free cash flow = cash from operations − capital expenditure. Source: Yahoo Finance.
Ratios
| Ratio | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | -2.5% | 4.1% | 36.7% | -7.1% |
| ROCE | — | 0.6% | 8.6% | 28.9% | -7.1% |
| Operating margin | — | -0.2% | 3.6% | -7.6% | -6.6% |
| Net margin | — | -1.0% | 1.5% | 26.5% | -5.8% |
| Debt / equity | — | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Current ratio | — | 1.42 | 1.41 | 1.91 | 2.02 |
Computed from the reported statements: ROE on average equity; ROCE = EBIT / (total assets − current liabilities).
Shareholding Pattern
Numbers in percentages · as filed with NSE each quarter
- Promoters 65.35%
- Public 34.65%
| % | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% | 65.35% |
| 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.01% | ||||||||||
| Foreign portfolio investors (Cat. I) | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.01% | |||||||||
| Government | 0.02% | |||||||||||
| 34.65% | 34.61% | 34.65% | 34.60% | 34.65% | 34.65% | 34.63% | 34.64% | 34.63% | 34.65% | 34.65% | 34.65% | |
| Retail (up to ₹2 lakh) | 21.25% | 21.14% | 21.97% | 22.26% | 21.54% | 21.45% | 21.33% | 21.24% | 21.36% | 22.12% | 22.72% | 22.59% |
| HNIs (above ₹2 lakh) | 6.04% | 6.04% | 6.02% | 6.13% | 7.45% | 7.79% | 7.91% | 8.03% | 7.92% | 7.12% | 6.52% | 6.52% |
| NRIs | 0.59% | 0.35% | 0.43% | 0.51% | 0.55% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.61% | 0.67% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.71% |
| Bodies corporate | 4.56% | 5.16% | 3.85% | 3.38% | 3.27% | 3.12% | 3.23% | 3.22% | 3.15% | 3.11% | 3.09% | 3.18% |
| IEPF | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.44% |
| No. of Shareholders | 10,216 | 11,052 | 13,027 | 13,434 | 13,491 | 13,708 | 13,969 | 13,993 | 13,855 | 13,958 | 14,297 | 14,123 |
Source: shareholding patterns filed by the company with NSE. Public = non-institutional holders. Tap a row marked + for its breakdown.
Documents
Announcements
- AgreementsIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange about Agreements12-Oct-2026
- Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018Indo-National Limited has informed the Exchange about Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 201809-Oct-2026
- AcquisitionIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange about Acquisition07-Oct-2026
- AcquisitionIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange about Acquisition05-Oct-2026
- Shareholders meetingIndo-National Limited has submitted the Exchange a copy Srutinizers report of Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2026. Further, the company has informed the Exchange reg…29-Sep-2026
- Shareholders meetingIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Proceedings of Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 202628-Sep-2026
- Trading WindowIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the Trading Window closure pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 201524-Sep-2026
- Record DateIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange that Record date for the purpose of Dividend is 21-Sep-2026.17-Sep-2026
- AcquisitionIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange about Acquisition17-Sep-2026
- AcquisitionIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange about Acquisition11-Sep-2026
- Copy of Newspaper PublicationIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication of the 53rd Annual General meeting to be held on September 28, 202604-Sep-2026
- UpdatesIndo-National Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Letter sent to shareholders who have not registered their email address with the Company/DP/RTA on Annual General Meetin…04-Sep-2026
Annual reports
- Financial Year 202604-SEP-2026
- Financial Year 202502-SEP-2025
- Financial Year 2024
- Financial Year 202304-SEP-2023
- Financial Year 202202-SEP-2022
- Financial Year 2021
- Financial Year 2020
- Financial Year 2019
- Financial Year 201822-OCT-2018
- Financial Year 201726-SEP-2017
Credit ratings
Concalls & investor meets
None filed recently.
Filings made by the company with NSE; documents open on NSE's website.
Key dates
- Ex-dividend date
- 21 Sep 2026
- Latest quarter
- 30 Jun 2026
- Financial year end
- 31 Mar 2026
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