Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has scripted history by registering its highest-ever annual turnover of ₹1214.09 Crore during FY 2025-26, marking the strongest financial performance in the company’s five-decade journey.
Demonstrating resilience amid global economic uncertainties, rising fuel prices, inflationary pressures and operational challenges, the company posted an Operational Profit (EBIDA) of ₹253.46 Crore and returned to profitability with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹4.75 Crore.
DCIL also recorded a significant turnaround in shareholder returns, with Earnings Per Share (EPS) improving sharply from (-) ₹12.07 in FY 2024-25 to ₹5.28 in FY 2025-26, reflecting stronger operational efficiency and sustained growth momentum.
The company credited its performance to strategic planning, efficient project execution and the dedicated efforts of Team DCI in delivering dredging operations across major ports and maritime infrastructure projects within stipulated timelines.
DCIL, India’s premier dredging organisation, operates under the consortium of four major ports — Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority and Deendayal Port Authority.