Sept 2026 quarter: consolidated PAT up 18%, margin widens, cash outflow persists

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AI summary

For the consolidated quarter ended September 30, 2026, revenue from operations was Rs 32,042.01 lakh versus Rs 32,016.23 lakh a year earlier; profit after tax rose 18% to Rs 1,710.20 lakh from Rs 1,449.76 lakh. EBITDA margin widened to about 8.1% from 7.0%. Standalone profit after tax was Rs 1,696.42 lakh versus Rs 1,439.18 lakh. Half-year operating cash flow was negative Rs 5,347.68 lakh consolidated and Rs 5,391.35 lakh standalone.

Likely market impact

Profit growth and a wider operating margin help, but negative half-year operating cash flow and rising short-term borrowings are concerns.

By the numbersConsolidated · Q2 FY27 vs Q2 FY26

	Q2 FY27	Q2 FY26	Change
Revenue	₹320.4 Cr	₹320.2 Cr	+0.1%
Operating profit	₹16.13 Cr	₹13.96 Cr	+15.6%
Profit after tax	₹17.10 Cr	₹14.50 Cr	+18.0%
EBITDA margin	8.1%	7.0%	+1.1 pp

From the company's XBRL filing, not from the text above. Operating profit = profit before tax − exceptional items − other income. EBITDA = profit before tax + finance costs + depreciation − other income.