Lakshmi Mills Company Ltd
NSE: LAKSHMIMIL BSE: 502958
₹7688.30
(8.29%)
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 10:26 am
Market Cap4.94B
PE Ratio0
Dividend0
Company History
1910
- The company was incorporated at Coimbatore with the main objective of manufacturing cotton yarn, staple fibre yarn and cloth under the trade name Lakshmi Mills.
1947
- 24,000 bonus shares were issued in the proportion 1:1 and 23,282 partly paid shares were made fully paid by capitalisation of reserves.
1948
- 71,282 A bonus shares were issued in the proportion 1:1.
1957
- 71,282 shares of Rs. 50 each and 71,282 A shares of Rs. 25 each were issued at rights at par in the proportion 1:1.
1966
- 2,13,000 A equity bonus shares were issued in the proportion 1:1 equity and 1:2 A equity.
1977
- Coimbatore Cotton Mills Ltd. was amalgamated with the company effective from the close of business on 30th November.
1979
- 36,000 No. of equity shares of Rs. 50 each and 36,000 A equity shares of Rs. 25 each were allotted without payment in cash to the members of Coimbatore Cotton Mills Ltd.
1981
- Authorised capital was reclassified and bonus equity shares were issued in the proportion 1:1.
1983
- The company issued non-convertible debentures for Rs. 3.75 crores.
1984
- 7,47,000 No. of equity shares of Rs. 50 each were consolidated into 3,73,500 shares of Rs. 100 each.
1986
- IDBI sanctioned a loan of Rs. 2.60 crores under the textile modernisation fund.
- United Bleachers Ltd., Mettupalayam became a subsidiary of the company with effect from 31st March.
1989
- The Company took up a substantial modernisation programme, replacing 72 old NMM looms with new high production Lakshmi-Ruti looms.
- A favourable monsoon resulted in stable raw material and a good market for staple fibre yarn and cloth, contributing to higher profits.
1990
- Due to a strike by the workers, profitability declined.
- 8 nos. autoconers and high volume cotton testing instruments were imported to cater to the needs of the export market.
1991
- The Company offered 78,435-15% partly convertible debentures of Rs. 800 each.
- Profitability was adversely affected due to the steep rise in cotton prices and changes in Government policies.
1992
- 90,200 No. of equity shares were allotted in conversion of debentures on 27.10.1992.
- Profitability was adversely affected due to continued recession, poor offtake, unremunerative prices, political disturbances and a strike by workmen.
1994
- 2,31,850 shares were allotted as bonus shares.
1995
- The company imported a new Trutzschler Blow Room Machine along with 20 second hand Trutzschler high production cards and second hand Autoleveller draw frames.
- Profitability was seriously affected due to additional interest burden from the implementation of the modernisation scheme.
1996
- The company entered into an agreement with M/s. Das Lagerway Wind Turbines Ltd. for use of power generated in 40 Wind Turbines.
2005
- The Company recommended a dividend of 10% for the year.
2006
- The Company forayed into the readymade garments segment with the launch of its own western casual wear brand, Tyche Life.
- The Company recommended a dividend of 15% for the year.
2007
- The Company designated an e-mail ID for the grievance redressal division/compliance officer.
2008
- The Company recommended a dividend of 5%.
2009
- The Company recommended a dividend of Rs. 5 per equity share of Rs. 100 each.
2010
- The Company recommended a dividend of Rs. 9 per equity share of Rs. 100 each.
2011
- The Company recommended a dividend of Rs. 9 per equity share of Rs. 100 each.
2013
- The Company recommended a dividend of Rs. 12 per equity share of Rs. 100 each.
2014
- The Company recommended a dividend of Rs.15 per equity share of Rs. 100 each.
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