Consolidated Sep 2026 quarter revenue up 25.3%, profit after tax Rs 7.84 crore vs year-ago loss

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For the consolidated quarter ended 30 September 2026, revenue from operations was Rs 443.76 crore versus Rs 354.19 crore a year earlier, up 25.3%, while profit after tax was Rs 7.84 crore versus a Rs 15.78 crore loss. The operating margin before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose from about 4.2% to 9.1%. Consolidated half-year operating cash flow was positive at Rs 15.57 crore; auditors raised no review concerns.

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Revenue growth, higher margins and a shift from year-ago loss to profit support sentiment; sustained cash generation remains important.

By the numbersConsolidated · Q2 FY27 vs Q2 FY26

	Q2 FY27	Q2 FY26	Change
Revenue	₹443.8 Cr	₹354.2 Cr	+25.3%
Operating profit	₹5.35 Cr	−₹19.55 Cr	turned positive
Profit after tax	₹7.84 Cr	−₹15.78 Cr	turned positive
EBITDA margin	9.0%	4.0%	+5.0 pp

From the company's XBRL filing, not from the text above. Operating profit = profit before tax − exceptional items − other income. EBITDA = profit before tax + finance costs + depreciation − other income.