Kuantum Papers Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
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Kuantum Papers reported weak Q1 FY26 results, with revenue from operations falling about 20.6% year-on-year to Rs 222.92 crore from Rs 280.75 crore in Q1 FY25. Net profit dropped sharply to Rs 12.06 crore from Rs 38.19 crore, a decline of roughly 68%. The company blamed a planned shutdown of one production line from 26 May to 29 June 2025 for a strategic capacity and efficiency upgrade, which hurt production and earnings. The upgraded line was re-commissioned on 30 June 2025. EBITDA margin compressed from around 25.8% to 18.8% year-on-year, and EPS fell to Rs 1.38 from Rs 4.38. Statutory auditors O P Bagla & Co LLP issued an unmodified (clean) limited review opinion on the results.
Sharp drop in revenue and profits is negative in the near term, but the decline is largely attributed to a one-time planned shutdown rather than weak demand. Shareholders should watch Q2 results to see if the upgraded production line drives a recovery in volumes and margins.