Q2 FY26 revenue and profit fall amid negative operating cash flow

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AI summary

HFCL approved Q2 and half-year FY26 results. Consolidated Q2 revenue fell 4.6% to Rs 1,043.34 crore, while profit after tax was Rs 71.92 crore versus Rs 73.33 crore. Half-year revenue fell 15% to Rs 1,914.36 crore and profit after tax fell 77% to Rs 42.62 crore. Q2 operating margin improved. A Rs 161.64 crore exceptional item appeared in Q1. Group operating cash flow was negative Rs 133.74 crore. Auditors found no material problems.

Likely market impact

Revenue and profit fell and cash flow was negative, which may pressure the stock, though better Q2 margins and a clean review offer some support.