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Prince Pipes and Fittings reported FY25 revenue from operations of ₹25,239 million, down about 1.7% from ₹25,687 million in FY24. Profit after tax plunged roughly 76% to ₹431 million from ₹1,825 million, while profit before tax (excluding exceptional items) fell about 74% to ₹588 million from ₹2,258 million. The pressure came from cost of materials consumed rising nearly 7% to ₹18,751 million, depreciation climbing about 17% to ₹1,070 million, and other expenses rising modestly. For Q4 FY25, revenue was ₹7,196 million and profit after tax was ₹242 million, both lower than the year-ago quarter. Statutory auditor N.A. Shah Associates LLP issued an unmodified (clean) opinion. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share. Operating cash flow improved sharply to ₹1,189 million from ₹329 million.
Stable top line masked a steep collapse in earnings, indicating serious margin compression from higher raw material and operating costs. This is negative for near-term shareholder sentiment and earnings outlook, though the clean audit, improved operating cash flow, and continued dividend provide some cushion.