Quarterly profit rises; half-year operating cash flow negative
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Poddar Pigments reported income from operations of Rs 9,233.45 lakh for the September 2025 quarter and Rs 18,560.37 lakh for the half year. Quarterly net profit rose about 51% to Rs 290 lakh from Rs 191.43 lakh a year earlier. Half-year operating cash flow was negative. The auditor's limited review found no material issue.
The profit rise may support sentiment, but cash used in operations raises concern and could offset part of the improvement.