Linc Ltd reports 11.2% jump in FY25 profit, eyes expansion into broader stationery market
Kolkata: Linc Limited on Wednesday reported an 11.2% rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹3,804 lakh for the financial year ended March 2025, driven by higher sales in its flagship Pentonic range and stronger traction across e-commerce and modern trade channels.
The company’s total income for FY25 stood at ₹54,819 lakh, up 6.4% year-on-year. EBITDA grew 8.5% to ₹6,910 lakh, with margins improving slightly to 12.6%.
Gross profit for the year increased by 8.7% to ₹17,290 lakh, even as margins held steady at 31.8%.
“Our Total Income in Q4 FY25 reached ₹15,591 lakh, marking an 8.2% year-over-year increase and a 26.2% sequential growth,” said Deepak Jalan, Managing Director, Linc Limited. He added that the Pentonic segment’s share rose from 34.3% in FY24 to 35.6% in FY25, contributing significantly to the company's improved profitability.
Linc is now looking beyond its core writing instruments portfolio to tap into adjacent categories such as markers, highlighters, and pencils.
The company is also preparing to enter the broader stationery segment, potentially increasing its total addressable market from ₹6,640 crore to ₹38,500 crore.
“With a clear growth strategy and a focus on execution, we remain optimistic about the future and committed to delivering long-term value for our stakeholders,” Jalan said.
The company has recommended a dividend of ₹1.50 per share, translating to a payout ratio of 23.5%, subject to shareholder approval.
Linc’s net debt position improved significantly, with a surplus of ₹1,869 lakh compared to ₹765 lakh in FY24, resulting in a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of -0.27.
Founded in 1976, Linc is one of India’s leading writing instrument brands with a presence in over 40 countries.
It manufactures over two million units daily from its ISO-certified plants in Serakole and Umbergaon, and holds the exclusive licence to distribute Uniball products in India.
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