Patanjali Foods Bonus Issue: Company To Announce Its First-Ever Bonus Issue; Check Board Meeting Date

Patanjali Foods, the FMCG giant backed by Baba Ramdev, saw its shares surge by nearly 4% on July 15, 2025, after the company announced that its board will consider a first-ever bonus share issue in an upcoming meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025.

Patanjali Foods Stock Rallies on Bonus Announcement

Shares of Patanjali Foods Ltd jumped as much as 3.90% before closing at Rs. 1,739.00, gaining Rs. 65.30 during Tuesday's trading session on the BSE. In the last five trading sessions, Patanjali Foods stock has gained approximately 5.89%, after the continuous decline seen towards the end of June.

Bonus Share Proposal

In a regulatory filing, the company announced considering the bonus issue. "Pursuant to Regulation 29(1)(f) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we wish to inform you that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, inter alia, to consider a proposal for the issue of Bonus Shares subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company."

Patanjali Dividend History

While this is the company's maiden bonus announcement, Patanjali Foods has maintained a consistent dividend payout history. Over the last financial year, the company declared dividends of Rs. 8 per share. Additionally, during the Q4 FY25 results announced in May 2025, the company announced another Rs. 2 dividend, bringing the total dividend payout to Rs. 10 per share for the fiscal year.

Q4 FY25 Results

Patanjali Foods' financial performance in the March 2025 quarter was impressive, as the company posted a 76.3% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, which stood at Rs. 358.5 crore, compared to Rs. 206.3 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 17.8% to Rs. 9,692.2 crore, supported by strong growth in both the edible oils and packaged food segments. EBITDA also rose significantly by 37.1%, reaching Rs. 516.2 crore compared to Rs. 376.5 crore in Q4 FY24. Operating margins improved to 5.3% from 4.6%.

About Patanjali Foods

Patanjali Foods, which was previously known as Ruchi Soya Industries, was incorporated in 1986 and is a major player in India's edible oil, food, and FMCG sectors. Headquartered in Indore and part of the Patanjali Ayurved group, the company processes oilseeds and manufactures a broad range of products, including edible oils (mustard, soybean, sunflower, rice bran, coconut, and palm), vanaspati, bakery fats, and soya-based value-added goods. Its extensive food portfolio features dry fruits, ghee, honey, flour, pulses, spices, beverages, and packaged snacks, along with nutraceuticals and a wind power generation business. Patanjali Foods sells under several well-known brands, including Patanjali, Nutrela, Mahakosh, Sunrich, and Ruchi Gold as per data from Wikipedia.