Kothari Sugars swings to Q2 loss on lower sugarcane crushing

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AI summary

Kothari Sugars Q2 FY26 revenue fell to Rs 6,804 lakh from Rs 10,159 lakh a year ago. The company posted a loss of Rs 723 lakh versus a profit of Rs 625 lakh in Q2 FY25. Sugar segment loss widened to Rs 830 lakh from Rs 506 lakh. Management blames lower sugarcane availability due to deficit rainfall and pest attack. H1 FY26 also in red with a loss of Rs 598 lakh against a profit of Rs 571 lakh. Operating cash flow turned negative at Rs 852 lakh in H1 FY26 against a positive Rs 7,982 lakh last year. An exceptional income of Rs 156 lakh came from reversal of an electricity provision.

Likely market impact

Sharp swing to loss on weather-driven cane shortage raises concerns on near-term profitability and cash generation for shareholders.