Malu Paper Mills Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Board meeting held on August 08, 2025.
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Malu Paper Mills reported its Q1 FY26 unaudited results, showing revenue from operations growing strongly by about 64% year-on-year to ₹9,443.63 lakhs (vs ₹5,765.83 lakhs in Q1 FY25). However, the company swung to a negative EBITDA of ₹476.86 lakhs (compared to a positive ₹90.34 lakhs a year ago) and reported a cash loss of ₹730.39 lakhs. Net loss for the quarter widened sharply to ₹615.16 lakhs (from a loss of ₹196.84 lakhs in Q1 FY25), translating to a loss per share of ₹3.61. Management attributed the weak margins to elevated input costs and said promoters have committed further capital infusion as needed, with plans to monetise surplus land to improve liquidity and net worth, while focusing on Writing & Printing Paper and expanding into Kraft Paper for bags and sacks.
Despite strong top-line growth, deepening losses and negative EBITDA signal serious margin pressure and cash burn, which is negative for shareholders in the near term. The promised promoter capital infusion and land monetisation are key positive triggers to watch, but execution and a return to profitability remain uncertain.