Announced Thu, 28 May · 23:53 IST

Outcome of Board Meeting under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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AI summary

Quest Flow Controls (BSE: 543982) reported a dramatic collapse in profitability for FY2025-26. Standalone net profit fell to ₹15.51 lakhs from ₹627.60 lakhs in the prior year (down ~97.5%), driven by rising material costs, employee expenses, and a one-time royalty payment of ₹259.08 lakhs classified as an exceptional item. Consolidated results show a net loss of ₹428.23 lakhs, significantly impacted by a loss of ₹144.43 lakhs from associate Quest Flow LLC. Revenue declined marginally on both standalone (₹5,858 vs ₹6,110 lakhs) and consolidated (₹6,236 vs ₹6,721 lakhs) bases. Operating cash flow turned negative at -₹306.21 lakhs, raising concerns about cash generation despite minimal profit. The auditor issued an unmodified (clean) opinion. Share warrants worth ₹1,475.04 lakhs were issued during the year, boosting cash reserves.

Likely market impact

The sharp profit decline and negative operating cash flow signal deteriorating operational performance despite stable revenue. Shareholders should monitor the company's ability to restore margins and cash generation. The clean audit opinion provides no immediate going concern flag, but the cash flow position warrants close attention.