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Paras Defence Q1 FY26 Net Profit Declines to ₹14.27 Crore

Paras Defence Q1 FY26 Net Profit Declines to ₹14.27 Crore
July 25, 2025 / 15:21 IST
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Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹14.27 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to ₹14.11 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The revenue from operations stood at ₹93.19 crore, compared to ₹83.57 crore year-on-year.
Q1 FY26 Financial Results (in ₹ Lakhs)
ParticularsQ1 FY26Q1 FY25YoY ChangeQ4 FY25QoQ Change
Revenue from Operations9,3198,357+11.51%10,823-13.89%
Other Income23858+310.34%405-41.23%
Total Income9,5578,415+13.57%11,228-15.77%
Cost of Materials Consumed3,5452,879+23.13%3,662-3.19%
Purchase of Stock-in-Trade354480-26.25%1,298-72.73%
Changes in Inventories455540-15.74%49+828.57%
Employee Benefits Expense1,154883+30.69%949+21.60%
Finance Costs83153-45.75%190-56.32%
Depreciation and Amortisation Expense398365+9.04%380+4.74%
Other Expenses1,6161,163+38.95%2,036-20.62%
Total Expenses7,6056,463+17.67%8,564-11.20%
Profit Before Tax1,9451,950-0.26%2,671-27.17%
Tax Expenses518479+8.14%588-11.90%
Net Profit1,4271,411+1.13%2,083-31.49%

Financial Performance

The company's revenue from operations increased by 11.51% year-on-year, reaching ₹93.19 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. However, compared to the previous quarter, the revenue decreased by 13.89%. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹95.57 crore, reflecting a 13.57% increase compared to the same quarter last year, but a 15.77% decrease compared to the previous quarter. Total expenses for the quarter amounted to ₹76.05 crore, which is an increase of 17.67% compared to the previous year. The profit before tax was ₹19.45 crore, slightly lower than the ₹19.50 crore reported in the same quarter last year and a decrease of 27.17% from previous quarter. The net profit for the period was ₹14.27 crore, a marginal increase of 1.13% year-on-year, but a decrease of 31.49% from previous quarter.

Segment Information

The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Optics and Optronic Systems, and Defence Engineering. Optics and Optronic Systems: Revenue for this segment was ₹42.50 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to ₹38.57 crore in the same quarter last year. Defence Engineering: This segment reported revenue of ₹44.91 crore for the quarter, compared to ₹39.03 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Annual General Meeting and Dividend

The board has fixed Friday, August 8, 2025, as the record date for determining the eligibility of members to receive the proposed dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 21, 2025. The dividend, if approved, will be paid within 30 days from the date of the AGM.

Other Key Points

The Board of Directors approved the re-appointment of Mr. Sharad Virji Shah, who is retiring by rotation. Approval of Material Related Party Transaction(s) between the Company and Controp- Paras Technologies Private Limited ("Associate Company").
Alpha Desk
first published: Jul 25, 2025 03:21 pm

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