Kesoram Industries Limited is a flagship company of B. K. Birla group. The Co is engaged in the manufacturing of Cement and Rayon, TP & Chemicals. Presenting below are its Q2 FY26 earnings results.
Q2 FY26 Earnings Results
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Consolidated Revenue: ₹55.17 crore, down 6.78% YoY from ₹58.71 crore in Q2 FY25, reflecting ongoing transition post-cement demerger.
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Operating Profit: ₹-14.47 crore, down from -₹10.46 crore in Q2 FY25.
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Profit After Tax (PAT): Consolidated net loss of ₹25.87 crore, significantly improved from ₹69.92 crore loss in Q2 FY25 but still under pressure due to impairment charges.
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Standalone Net Loss: ₹111.86 crore in Q2 FY26 resulting from investment impairment on subsidiaries post-divestment of cement businesses.
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Exceptional Items: ₹108.1 crore in Q2 FY26, mostly from impairment provisions related to subsidiary Cygnet Industries Limited.
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EPS: Basic and diluted loss per share ₹0.83 compared to loss of ₹2.27 YoY.
Operational and Strategic Highlights
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Post-demergence, Kesoram Industries primarily operates in Rayon, Transparent Paper, and Chemicals segments.
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The company is undergoing strategic business rationalization, focusing on core businesses and reviewing investments in loss-making units.
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The impairment charges and restructuring are indicative of ongoing efforts to improve financial health and optimize asset base.
Management Commentary
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Management is focused on stabilizing financials post-cement demerger and optimizing operations within the remaining business verticals.
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Future outlook hinges on operational efficiencies in chemical and fiber segments and potential synergies through subsidiary restructuring.
Q1 FY26 Earnings Results
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Consolidated Revenue: ₹60.5 crore.
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Consolidated Net Loss: ₹127.32 crore largely due to similar impairment expenses.
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The results reflect a continuation of transition-related challenges with emphasis on structural adjustments for profitability recovery.
To view the company’s previous earnings and latest concall transcripts, click here to visit the Alphastreet India news channel.
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