Bayer CropScience reports mixed Q2 results, declares interim dividend

Bayer CropScience Limited reported unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, with revenue from operations at ₹15,534 million, a decrease from ₹17,382 million in the prior fiscal year. Profit before tax for the quarter stood at ₹2,003 million, up from ₹1,901 million. For the half year ended September 30, 2025, revenue from operations was ₹34,680 million, an increase from ₹33,696 million, with profit before tax reaching ₹5,355 million compared to ₹5,059 million.

The board of directors declared an interim dividend of ₹90 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, totaling ₹4,045 million. The interim dividend will be paid on December 3, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of November 14, 2025.

The company's chief executive, Simon Wiebusch, noted prolonged rainfall impacted crop protection revenue but the corn seed business showed growth. Executive director and CFO, Vinit Jindal, highlighted a 12% increase in profit after tax for Q2 and 10% for H1 year-over-year, driven by favorable sales mix, stabilized input costs, and lower provisioning for doubtful receivables.