Malu Paper Mills reports wider H1 loss on weak demand and price pressure

Revenue growth above 20%Net loss reportedEBITDA margin compressionRelated-party transactionsResults View source PDF Explain this filing

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AI summary

Malu Paper Mills filed Q2 and H1 FY26 results ended 30 Sep 2025. Revenue rose 23% to Rs 15,093 lacs. Net loss widened to Rs 1,174 lacs from Rs 564 lacs; EBITDA loss deepened to Rs 791 lacs. Reserves and surplus are deeply negative at Rs -3,450 lacs, leaving shareholders funds negative at Rs -1,744 lacs. Unit II was shut 61 days due to weak demand. Promoters pledged further capital infusion and surplus land monetisation. Several related party interest and purchase transactions were disclosed.

Likely market impact

Persistent losses and negative shareholder funds raise solvency concerns despite revenue growth. Promoter support and land sale plans may ease liquidity.