Garware Technical Fibres Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board meeting held on August 08, 2025.
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Garware Technical Fibres reported Q1 FY26 standalone revenue from operations of Rs. 34,804 lakhs, down about 2.2% year-on-year (Rs. 35,601 lakhs in Q1 FY25) and 7.2% sequentially. Standalone profit after tax was Rs. 5,516 lakhs versus Rs. 5,636 lakhs a year ago (down ~2%), with EPS of Rs. 5.56 versus Rs. 5.68 (restated for the 4:1 bonus issue done in January 2025). On a consolidated basis, revenue grew ~9.2% YoY to Rs. 36,723 lakhs and PAT rose ~13.6% to Rs. 5,314 lakhs. The Synthetic Cordage segment saw revenue fall ~15% YoY while Fibre & Industrial Products grew ~58% YoY, indicating a clear segment mix shift. The board also noted the acquisition of Norwegian companies OTS and AMS (NOK 122 million) completed on July 7, 2025 via its UK step-down subsidiary, funded by an additional ~Rs. 1,161 lakhs infusion. Auditor Mehta Chokshi & Shah LLP issued a clean (unmodified) limited review report with no qualifications.
Mixed quarter for shareholders - consolidated performance remains healthy with double-digit profit growth driven by the Fibre & Industrial Products segment, but standalone revenue and profit dipped modestly. The Norway acquisition expands the company's mooring/fisheries solutions footprint in Europe and may support future revenue, though near-term margin pressure from integration and the weak Synthetic Cordage performance warrant close watch.