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BSEKothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd· Food ProductsHighNeutral
Announced Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 · 17:28 IST

Outcome of the Board Meeting held on Friday, November 14, 2025, w.r.t the Approval of Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter and half-year ended on September 30, 2025.

Revenue declinedNet loss reportedEmphasis of matterEBITDA margin compressionResults View source PDFExplain this filing

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AI summary

The Board approved unaudited financial results for Q2 FY26 and the half-year ended September 30, 2025. Revenue from operations fell to Rs 4,771.42 lakhs in H1 FY26 from Rs 5,152.20 lakhs in H1 FY25, a decline of about 7.4%. The company swung into a wider net loss of Rs 420.18 lakhs in H1 FY26 versus Rs 65.23 lakhs in H1 FY25, with Q2 standalone loss of Rs 307.72 lakhs against Rs 175 lakhs a year ago. EBITDA margin compressed sharply as total expenses rose while revenue fell, with finance costs and depreciation adding to the pressure. The statutory auditor issued an unmodified review but flagged an Emphasis of Matter noting TDS of Rs 4.85 lakhs and PF of Rs 9.82 lakhs were outstanding for over six months. Operating cash flow remained positive at Rs 420.01 lakhs, though lower than Rs 647.47 lakhs in H1 FY25.

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Widening losses, falling revenue, and overdue statutory dues flagged by the auditor point to operational stress and weak governance compliance, which are likely to weigh negatively on the stock and investor sentiment. Shareholders should watch for any improvement in margins and clearance of the overdue statutory dues in coming quarters.