Cera Sanitaryware Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Board Meeting Outcome - Investor Communication'.
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Cera Sanitaryware reported Q1 FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 4,194 million, up 5.4% year-on-year, though profit and margins slipped. EBITDA (excluding other income) fell 5.3% to Rs. 531 million, with margin contracting 140 basis points to 12.7% from 14.1%. PAT was nearly flat at Rs. 465 million (-1.1%), with EPS at Rs. 36.08 versus Rs. 36.11. Sanitaryware contributed 50% and faucetware 39% to revenue, while project sales made up 38% of the topline. CMD Vikram Somany described the environment as 'subdued demand' but highlighted the new luxury brand Senator (23 channel partners onboarded, target of 45-50 outlets by FY26-end) and the launch of value brand Polipluz targeting Tier 4 and rural markets.
Modest revenue growth was offset by margin compression, indicating cost pressure in a weak demand environment. However, the multi-brand strategy (Senator, CERA Luxe, Polipluz) and project sales traction could support recovery if demand picks up, making this a mixed quarter for shareholders.