Board approves Q2/H1 FY2026 results; auditor's limited review conclusion unmodified
Board meeting held on October 24, 2026 approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026.
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| Line item | Latest | Year ago | YoY | Prev qtr | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 503.06 | 346.32 | +45.3% | 492.08 | +2.2% |
| Total income | 514.95 | 359.66 | +43.2% | 503.97 | +2.2% |
| Profit before tax | 54.12 | 28.71 | +88.5% | 43.44 | +24.6% |
| Profit after tax | 42.31 | 22.41 | +88.8% | 31.91 | +32.6% |
| Total comprehensive income | 40.00 | -23.54 | — | 42.26 | −5.3% |
| Basic EPS | 7.03 | 3.72 | +89% | 5.30 | +32.6% |
- Total income YoY growth
- +43.2%
- Period
- 3 months ended 30 09 2026 (Unaudited)
Auditor's review
Conclusion: Unmodified
Notes to the results
- During the quarter the company acquired 2.90 lakh shares in associate Ponni Sugars (Erode) Limited, raising effective shareholding from 32.40% to 35.78%; share of profit computed accordingly.
- NCLT Chennai (order 12.05.2023) approved e-auction sale of Servalakshmi Paper Limited assets to the company; one remaining NCLAT appeal reserved for orders; revival steps continue.
- Paper is the only reportable segment of operation of the Company.
Results approved at the board meeting
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026, at its meeting held on October 24, 2026. The meeting ran from 11:00 AM to 2.10 PM.
Auditor's review conclusion
Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants, issued a Limited Review Report on the standalone results. The conclusion is unmodified: nothing came to their attention that causes them to believe the statement contains any material misstatement or fails to disclose what is required. The report notes that a review is substantially less in scope than an audit, and that they do not express an audit opinion.
Quarter performance, standalone (Rs. crores)
- Revenue from Operation: 502.99 against 346.25 in the same quarter last year
- Total Income: 514.85 against 359.58
- Net Profit /(Loss) from Ordinary Activities After Tax: 34.96 against 17.80
- Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share: 5.80 against 2.96
Quarter performance, consolidated (Rs. crores)
- Revenue from Operation: 503.06 against 346.32
- Total Income: 514.95 against 359.66
- Net Profit /(Loss) from Ordinary Activities After Tax: 42.31 against 22.41
- Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share: 7.03 against 3.72
The consolidated numbers also include a share of profit of associate of 7.30 for the quarter, against 4.64 a year earlier.
Half-year picture (Rs. crores)
- Standalone: Revenue from Operation 994.99, Total Income 1020.10, Net Profit /(Loss) from Ordinary Activities After Tax 68.55
- Consolidated: Revenue from Operation 995.14, Total Income 1018.92, Net Profit /(Loss) from Ordinary Activities After Tax 74.22
Stake in associate increased
During the quarter the company acquired 2.90 lakh shares in its associate M/s Ponnì Sugars (Erode) Limited (PSEL). This raised the effective shareholding in PSEL from 32.40% to 35.78% of its paid-up share capital, and the share of profit in the associate is computed at the revised percentage from the date of acquisition.
Update on the Servalakshmi assets
The Hon'ble NCLT, Chennai bench, by order dated 12.05.2023, approved the e-auction sale of assets of M/s. Servalakshmi Paper Limited (corporate debtor in liquidation) as a going concern in favour of the company. The sales certificate has been issued and the assets handed over. Of three appeals shared in the Hon'ble NCLAT, two were "Dismissed as withdrawn" and the remaining appeal has been heard and reserved for orders. The company says it continues to take steps for revival, refurbishment and recommencement of operations.
Cash and balance sheet pointers (standalone)
- Net cash from operating activities for the half-year was 39.42 crores, against (72.92) crores in the same half last year
- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were 53.17 crores, against 49.52 crores a year earlier
- Total Equity stood at 2014.15 crores as at 30 09 2026, against 1950.49 crores as at 31 03 2026
- Borrowings (current) were 0.00 as at 30 09 2026, against 76.75 crores as at 30 09 2025
Segment: paper is the only reportable segment of operation of the company.
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More numbers
- Standalone Revenue from Operation, quarter ended 30 09 2026502.99
- Standalone Net Profit /(Loss) from Ordinary Activities After Tax, quarter34.96
- Standalone Revenue from Operation, quarter ended 30 09 2025346.25
- Consolidated Total Income, half-year ended 30 09 20261018.92
- Shares acquired in associate M/s Ponnì Sugars (Erode) Limited2.90 lakh
- Effective shareholding in PSEL after acquisition35.78%
- Basic Earnings Per Share, standalone, quarter5.80
- Total income, latest quarter514.95 (₹ crores)
- Total income, year-ago quarter359.66 (₹ crores)
- Total income, previous quarter503.97 (₹ crores)
- Total comprehensive income, latest quarter40.00 (₹ crores)
- Total comprehensive income, year-ago quarter-23.54 (₹ crores)
- Total comprehensive income, previous quarter42.26 (₹ crores)
- Profit after tax, latest quarter42.31 (₹ crores)
- Profit after tax, year-ago quarter22.41 (₹ crores)
- Profit after tax, previous quarter31.91 (₹ crores)
- Revenue from operations, latest quarter503.06 (₹ crores)
- Revenue from operations, year-ago quarter346.32 (₹ crores)
- Revenue from operations, previous quarter492.08 (₹ crores)
- Profit before tax, latest quarter54.12 (₹ crores)
- Profit before tax, year-ago quarter28.71 (₹ crores)
- Profit before tax, previous quarter43.44 (₹ crores)
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