Q3 FY26 Results: Loss Widens on One-Time Labour Codes Hit

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AI summary

Saurashtra Cement posted Q3 FY26 standalone revenue of Rs 410.19 cr, up 8.7% YoY. Net loss for the quarter stood at Rs 10.35 cr vs Rs 4.42 cr loss in Q3 FY25, hit by a one-time Rs 6.56 cr charge for new Labour Codes. For 9M FY26, revenue rose 15.1% to Rs 1,219.39 cr, while net loss narrowed sharply to Rs 4.59 cr from Rs 26.12 cr earlier. Cement segment showed reduced losses. Paints segment continued to drag with Rs 5.68 cr Q3 loss. Limited review report is unmodified.

Likely market impact

Quarterly loss widened on one-time charge, but 9M loss narrowed sharply. Cement segment improving; paints still loss-making.