Praj Industries Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated August 11, 2025, titled "Press Release on Un-audited Financial Results of Praj Industries Limited".
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Praj Industries reported weak Q1 FY26 results with consolidated revenue at Rs. 6,402 million, down about 8.4% YoY from Rs. 6,991.4 million in Q1 FY25 and roughly 25.5% lower sequentially. Profit after tax (PAT) collapsed to Rs. 53.4 million from Rs. 841.8 million in Q1 FY25, a drop of over 93%. Profit before tax (before exceptional items) fell sharply to Rs. 96.09 million from Rs. 788.80 million a year ago, indicating significant margin compression. Management attributed the slowdown to a cautious domestic ethanol market after the 20% ethanol blending target was met, pending new blending mandates, and US tariff uncertainties delaying capex decisions. On the positive side, order intake was healthy at Rs. 7,950 million, and the company highlighted new opportunities in low-carbon ethanol (US IRA 45Z/45Q), a commercial-size SAF plant order, and partnerships with IATA and ISMA.
Sharp YoY decline in profits and revenue signals near-term headwinds for shareholders; the stock is likely to react negatively. However, strong order intake and long-term growth vectors in SAF and low-carbon ethanol provide some support for the medium-term outlook.