Western Carriers (India) Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board Meeting held on May 16, 2025.

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AI summary

Western Carriers (India) Limited's board, meeting on May 16, 2025, approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY ended March 31, 2025, with an unmodified audit opinion from D C Dharewa & Co. FY25 revenue from operations grew modestly to Rs. 1,725.7 crore (from Rs. 1,685.8 crore in FY24), about 2.4% growth. However, net profit declined nearly 19% to Rs. 65.13 crore (from Rs. 80.33 crore) and EPS fell to Rs. 7.16 from Rs. 10.21, with Q4 net profit dropping sharply to Rs. 14.08 crore from Rs. 24.20 crore. The company also appointed a new Secretarial Auditor (5-year term) and Internal Auditors for FY26. Operating cash flow turned negative at Rs. -2.69 crore versus a positive Rs. 0.74 crore last year, while total assets swelled to Rs. 1,103.6 crore largely due to September 2024 IPO proceeds of Rs. 400 crore (Rs. 362.9 crore net), of which Rs. 207.4 crore has been deployed and Rs. 155.5 crore remains in fixed deposits.

Likely market impact

Despite top-line growth, profitability weakened with profit and margins compressing meaningfully, which may weigh on near-term stock sentiment. Negative operating cash flow is a concern, though a strong balance sheet post-IPO (other equity up to Rs. 777 crore from Rs. 359 crore, lower borrowings) provides cushion. Existing shareholders should watch margin recovery and deployment of unutilized IPO funds.