Kuantum Papers Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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Kuantum Papers reported total revenue of Rs 1,093.16 crore for FY26, slightly down from Rs 1,107.04 crore in FY25. Net profit declined sharply to Rs 41.95 crore from Rs 115.18 crore in the previous year, a fall of about 64%. The decline was driven by higher input costs (raw material costs rose to Rs 395.69 crore from Rs 357.41 crore), increased finance costs of Rs 46.36 crore, and higher depreciation of Rs 65.33 crore. The board recommended a dividend of Rs 2.50 per share (250%) subject to shareholder approval. The statutory auditor issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the financial statements.
The sharp profit decline despite stable revenues signals margin compression due to rising input and financing costs. While the company maintains cash flow positivity and pays dividends, the deteriorating profitability may weigh on investor sentiment in the near term.