NSE: KAJARIACER · 26 October 2026
- Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. (KAJARIACER) fell 0.78% on Monday, closing at ₹1,127.70 after moving within a day's range of ₹1,125.00 and ₹1,158.80.
- Kajaria Ceramics announced its financial and operational performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a 10% year-on-year growth in tile volume led by better domestic demand and market share gains. Consolidated revenue grew 24% year-on-year to ₹1,468 crores, supported by healthy volumes and price hikes, while the EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 19.51%.
- Trading volume was 0.22 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Kajaria Ceramics share price falling on 26 October 2026?
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. (KAJARIACER) fell 0.78% on Monday, closing at ₹1,127.70 after moving within a day's range of ₹1,125.00 and ₹1,158.80.
The broader market benchmark Nifty edged up by 0.10%, while the stock underperformed relative to the headline index, extending its recent pullback following a 6.88% decline over the preceding five trading days.
While the company recently reported its financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, alongside board-level updates regarding capacity expansions and an interim dividend of ₹12 per share, today's price movement appears largely technical in nature rather than directly driven by a single same-day announcement.
1.22 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 10:40 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 5.60 lakh shares (0.22 times). The five-day average daily volume was 2.04 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 23 October 2026 showed 76,465 shares delivered, representing 48.98% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 22,344 trades.
The stock declined 0.78% amid subdued trading volumes that ran well below normal averages, following a broader multi-session retracement. No single confirmed catalyst directly triggered today's price action.
Latest Company Developments
Kajaria Ceramics announced its financial and operational performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a 10% year-on-year growth in tile volume led by better domestic demand and market share gains. Consolidated revenue grew 24% year-on-year to ₹1,468 crores, supported by healthy volumes and price hikes, while the EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 19.51%.
Quarterly earnings figures directly establish the company's operating trajectory, revenue growth, and margin resilience amid challenging export conditions.
The Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share of face value ₹1 for the financial year 2026-27. The board fixed Thursday, October 29, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement, with dividend payouts scheduled on or before November 22, 2026.
Determining cash distribution timelines and record dates provides tangible capital return milestones for eligible equity shareholders.
The board approved a revised production capacity expansion at Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh by adding 12.50 MSM of glazed vitrified tiles with an estimated investment of ₹340 crores by June 2027. Additionally, the company approved a revised investment of ₹180 crores to expand capacity by 11 MSM at Gailpur, Rajasthan, alongside establishing a new tile adhesive facility in Durgapur, West Bengal.
Strategic capacity additions outline management's capital allocation roadmap aimed at capturing regional market share across southern and northern India.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today, approved an Interim Dividend of Rs. 12 per equity share for the FY 2026-27
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today, Fixed the Record Date for determining entitlement of members of the Company for Interim Dividend for the FY 2026-27
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 21.45% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 22.62% on 30 June 2026, a change of -1.17 percentage points.
The filing reported 28 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Execution progress on the Srikalahasti and Gailpur capacity expansion projects slated for completion through 2027
- Shareholder response and record date processing for the interim dividend of ₹12 per share set for October 29, 2026
- Volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume benchmark following recent price consolidation
- Demand recovery in export markets and stabilization of freight rates out of Morbi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Kajaria Ceramics company news?
Kajaria Ceramics announced its financial and operational performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a 10% year-on-year growth in tile volume led by better domestic demand and market share gains. Consolidated revenue grew 24% year-on-year to ₹1,468 crores, supported by healthy volumes and price hikes, while the EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 19.51%.
How strong was Kajaria Ceramics’s trading volume?
1.22 lakh shares traded, 0.22 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 10:40 AM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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