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Clara Industries reported audited standalone results for FY26 (year ended March 31, 2026). Revenue from operations grew 30.4% to Rs 1,400.27 Lakhs from Rs 1,073.89 Lakhs in FY25, driven by strong half-year H2 performance of Rs 912.71 Lakhs. However, profit after tax declined 9.5% to Rs 180.05 Lakhs (FY25: Rs 199.03 Lakhs), indicating margin compression despite revenue growth. Finance costs and other expenses appear to have risen significantly. The auditor (Jay Gupta & Associates) issued an unmodified opinion, confirming no qualifications. The company raised Rs 1,250 Lakhs in equity capital and received Rs 359.38 Lakhs from share warrants during the year, strengthening the balance sheet. Total equity increased to Rs 6,064.65 Lakhs (vs Rs 4,284.19 Lakhs). Net operating cash flow turned significantly negative at Rs -619.28 Lakhs due to a large increase in inventories (Rs 829 Lakhs) and trade receivables.
Revenue growth is positive but the PAT decline of 9.5% and negative operating cash flow of Rs 619 Lakhs are concerning. The company raised equity capital to fund working capital expansion, which may explain the cash outflow but raises questions about profitability sustainability.