Board Meeting Details

The Board of Directors meeting was held on 12th August 2026, commencing at 11:45 AM and concluding at 3:55 PM.

Financial Results Summary (₹ in crore)

Revenue Performance

  • Total Revenue from Operations: ₹303.75 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹222.92 crore (Q1 FY26) - 36% increase YoY
  • Sale/Income from Operations: ₹301.71 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹221.92 crore (Q1 FY26)
  • Other Operating Income: ₹2.04 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1.00 crore (Q1 FY26)
  • Other Income: ₹2.85 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1.43 crore (Q1 FY26)
  • Total Income: ₹306.60 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹224.35 crore (Q1 FY26)

Expense Breakdown

  • Cost of Materials Consumed: ₹129.34 crore (71% increase from ₹75.54 crore in Q1 FY26)
  • Employee Benefits Expense: ₹25.36 crore (vs ₹23.05 crore in Q1 FY26)
  • Finance Costs: ₹14.53 crore (vs ₹10.39 crore in Q1 FY26)
  • Depreciation and Amortization: ₹17.65 crore (vs ₹15.20 crore in Q1 FY26)
  • Power and Fuel Expense: ₹41.95 crore (45% increase from ₹28.97 crore in Q1 FY26)
  • Cost of Chemicals Consumed: ₹60.35 crore (43% increase from ₹42.05 crore in Q1 FY26)
  • Other Expenses: ₹25.83 crore (vs ₹21.25 crore in Q1 FY26)
  • Total Expenses: ₹295.83 crore (42% increase from ₹208.11 crore in Q1 FY26)

Profitability Metrics

  • Profit Before Tax: ₹10.77 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹16.24 crore (Q1 FY26) - 34% decrease YoY
  • Tax Expense: ₹4.54 crore (comprising deferred tax only, no current tax)
  • Net Profit for Period: ₹6.23 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹12.06 crore (Q1 FY26) - 48% decrease YoY
  • Total Comprehensive Income: ₹6.23 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹12.06 crore (Q1 FY26)

Earnings Per Share

  • Basic EPS: ₹0.71 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1.38 (Q1 FY26)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹0.71 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1.38 (Q1 FY26)

Capital Structure

  • Paid-up Equity Share Capital: ₹8.73 crore (87.3 million shares of face value ₹1 each)
  • Total Reserves: ₹1,219.59 crore (as of 31st March 2026)

Comparative Period Data

Financial results include comparative figures for:

  • Quarter ended 30th June 2025 (Q1 FY26)
  • Quarter ended 31st March 2026 (Q4 FY26)
  • Year ended 31st March 2026 (FY2026)

Auditor Review

The financial results were subjected to limited review by statutory auditors OP Bagla & Co LLP, who issued an unmodified opinion. The review report is being filed with BSE and NSE.

Business Segment Disclosure

The company is engaged solely in the manufacturing and sale of paper, which constitutes its only operating segment under Ind AS 108.

Subsidiary Status

The company confirmed it has no subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures as of 30th June 2026, making consolidated financial statements not applicable.

Additional Notes

  • Figures for quarter ended 31st March 2026 represent the difference between audited full-year figures and published unaudited nine-month figures ended 31st December 2025
  • Previous period figures have been regrouped/reclassified for comparability
  • Financial results are available on company website (www.kuantumpapers.com) and exchange websites (www.bseindia.com, www.nseindia.com)