The results were approved by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 6th August, 2026. The meeting commenced at 4:30 PM and concluded at 6:05 PM.

The financial results were subject to a limited review by the statutory auditors, BSR & Co. LLP, who issued an unmodified conclusion thereon.

Key Financial Figures (Three months ended 30.06.2026)

  • Revenue from operations: ₹22.85 crore
  • Sales: ₹22,848.00 lakh
  • Other operating revenues: ₹70.11 lakh
  • Other income: ₹181.10 lakh
  • Total income: ₹2,927.39 lakh (₹29.27 crore)
  • Total expenses: ₹2,124.94 lakh (₹21.25 crore)
  • Profit before tax: ₹219.44 lakh (₹2.19 crore)
  • Tax expense: ₹98.34 lakh
  • Current tax: ₹25.16 lakh
  • Deferred tax: ₹1.62 lakh
  • Profit after tax: ₹73.01 lakh (₹0.73 crore)
  • Other comprehensive income: ₹29.00 lakh
  • Total comprehensive income: ₹103.04 lakh (₹1.03 crore)
  • Paid-up equity share capital: ₹1,003.04 lakh (Face value ₹1 per share)
  • Earnings per equity share:
  • Basic: ₹0.73
  • Diluted: ₹0.73

Comparative Figures

Quarter ended 30.06.2025 (Unaudited)

  • Revenue from operations: ₹22,658.37 lakh
  • Total income: ₹22,750.08 lakh
  • Profit after tax: ₹135.28 lakh
  • Total comprehensive income: ₹192.44 lakh

Quarter ended 31.03.2026 (Unaudited)

  • Revenue from operations: ₹22,562.70 lakh
  • Total income: ₹26,309.60 lakh
  • Profit after tax: ₹38.84 lakh
  • Total comprehensive income: ₹(39.40) lakh

Notes to Financial Results

1. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on 6th August, 2026.

2. Figures for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 and the corresponding quarter ended in the previous year are balancing figures between audited full-year figures and published year-to-date figures up to the end of the third quarter of the financial year. The figures up to the end of the third quarter had only been reviewed and not subjected to audit.

3. The company operates in a single reportable segment - 'Consumer Products' - as per Ind AS 108 'Operating Segments'. The management is of the view that risks and returns for all products (scholastic products, instruments, notebooks, marker pens, inks, fine-art colors, hobby colors, writing pencils and other stationery) are not significantly different.

4. The company has no subsidiary, associate, or joint venture companies as on 30 June 2026.

5. Foreign exchange gain/loss included in the results:

  • Other income: ₹6.80 lakh (for quarter ended 31.03.2026)
  • Other expenses: ₹8.59 lakh (for quarter ended 30.06.2026)

Auditor's Limited Review Report

BSR & Co. LLP conducted a limited review of the unaudited financial results in accordance with Standard on Review Engagements (SRE) 2410. The review concluded that nothing has come to their attention that causes them to believe that the statement contains any material misstatement or has not disclosed the information required to be disclosed under Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations.