20 Microns Limited reported a sharp contraction in profitability for the first quarter of FY27, with net profit after tax falling 70% year-on-year to ₹2.53 crore. Despite this decline, the company managed to grow its revenue from operations by 12.7% to ₹8.51 crore, up from ₹7.55 crore in Q1FY26. The divergence between top-line growth and bottom-line pressure highlights margin compression during the period ended June 30, 2026.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on July 31, 2026. The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 33 and Regulation 52 read with Regulation 47(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Rajesh C. Parikh, Chairman & Managing Director, signed off on the results, which are available on the company’s website and stock exchange portals.

Financial Performance Highlights

The quarter saw mixed signals across key financial metrics. While operational income expanded, the net profit before tax and exceptional items stood at ₹5.98 crore, down significantly from ₹12.01 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4FY26). When exceptional items were accounted for, the net profit before tax was ₹2.53 crore, matching the post-tax figure as no tax impact was disclosed for the exceptional adjustment in this specific line item comparison.

Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹0.05, a marginal improvement over the negative EPS of ₹(0.01) recorded in both Q4FY26 and Q1FY26. The paid-up equity share capital decreased slightly to ₹478.69 crore from ₹506.19 crore in the previous quarter, indicating potential buybacks or other capital adjustments not detailed in the summary extract.

What the Numbers Show

The most critical observation is the volatility in profitability when excluding exceptional items. In Q4FY26, the company reported a net loss of ₹2.25 crore after accounting for exceptional items, whereas Q1FY27 shows a profit of ₹2.53 crore. However, the pre-exceptional net profit dropped sharply from ₹12.01 crore in Q4FY26 to ₹5.98 crore in Q1FY27. This suggests that while the core operational engine generated positive cash flows, one-time or non-recurring charges impacted the final bottom line in the prior quarter, whereas the current quarter’s lower pre-tax profit indicates softer operating margins despite higher revenue. Investors should monitor whether the revenue growth can translate into sustainable margin expansion in subsequent quarters.

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited ( Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert & Chem ) will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 16:00 IST to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The event provides investors and analysts with direct access to senior management for insights into the company’s operational and financial standing during the period.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice was issued on July 30, 2026, by Rajesh Pillai, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and submitted to both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Conference Call Details

Senior management will lead the discussion regarding the Q1 FY27 performance. Key executives participating in the call include:

• D. V. Parikh, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer
• Nitin Patel, Executive Director
• P. K. Purohit, Executive Director
• Rajesh Pillai, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Other senior members of the management team are also expected to participate in the session.

Participation Information

Investors and analysts can join the conference call via dial-in numbers or through a digital registration link. The company has provided primary access numbers for the call.

For those requiring assistance or further information, Vinay Rana, Secretarial Officer, is available for RSVP inquiries via email at vinayrana@gnfc.in . The invitation details are also accessible on the company’s official website, www.gnfc.in . The schedule remains subject to change due to exigencies on behalf of the investors or the company.