Active Clothing Co Q1 Results: Net profit up 5% YoY to ₹223.93 lakhs
Active Clothing Co posted a net profit of ₹223.93 lakhs for Q1FY27 (quarter ended June 30, 2026), up from ₹213.34 lakhs in Q1FY26 and ₹162.43 lakhs in Q4FY26. Revenue from operations rose to ₹6,755.39 lakhs from ₹6,445.63 lakhs a year ago. Profit before tax came in at ₹270.80 lakhs, while basic and diluted EPS stood at ₹1.44 each for the quarter. The results were approved by the Board on August 14, 2026, and reviewed by statutory auditors Kapoor Rajesh & Associates.

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Active Clothing Co reported a net profit of ₹223.93 lakhs for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reflecting a 5% rise compared to ₹213.34 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations grew to ₹6,755.39 lakhs from ₹6,445.63 lakhs in Q1FY26, while total income for the quarter came in at ₹6,778.78 lakhs versus ₹6,446.45 lakhs a year ago. The unaudited standalone financial results were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 14, 2026, and have been subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors Kapoor Rajesh & Associates, Chartered Accountants.
Quarterly financial performance
The table below presents the key financial metrics for Q1FY27 alongside the immediately preceding quarter (Q4FY26) and the year-ago quarter (Q1FY26), as well as the full year ended March 31, 2026.
| Metric: | Q1FY27 (Jun 30, 2026) | Q4FY26 (Mar 31, 2026) | Q1FY26 (Jun 30, 2025) | FY26 (Mar 31, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations: | ₹6,755.39 lakhs | ₹7,271.85 lakhs | ₹6,445.63 lakhs | ₹31,643.63 lakhs |
| Other income: | ₹23.39 lakhs | ₹57.30 lakhs | ₹0.82 lakhs | ₹187.47 lakhs |
| Total income: | ₹6,778.78 lakhs | ₹7,329.15 lakhs | ₹6,446.45 lakhs | ₹31,831.10 lakhs |
| Total expenses: | ₹6,507.98 lakhs | ₹7,099.41 lakhs | ₹6,195.46 lakhs | ₹30,625.56 lakhs |
| Profit before tax: | ₹270.80 lakhs | ₹229.74 lakhs | ₹250.99 lakhs | ₹1,205.54 lakhs |
| Current tax: | ₹46.87 lakhs | ₹67.31 lakhs | ₹37.65 lakhs | ₹200.90 lakhs |
| Net profit: | ₹223.93 lakhs | ₹162.43 lakhs | ₹213.34 lakhs | ₹1,004.64 lakhs |
| Basic EPS (₹): | ₹1.44 | ₹1.05 | ₹1.37 | ₹6.48 |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | ₹1.44 | ₹1.05 | ₹1.37 | ₹6.48 |
Expense breakdown
Total expenses for Q1FY27 stood at ₹6,507.98 lakhs, compared to ₹6,195.46 lakhs in Q1FY26 and ₹7,099.41 lakhs in Q4FY26. The cost of materials consumed rose sharply to ₹3,384.36 lakhs from ₹2,476.17 lakhs in Q1FY26, while purchases of stock-in-trade edged up to ₹840.70 lakhs from ₹789.35 lakhs. Employee benefits expense was broadly stable at ₹1,232.35 lakhs versus ₹1,238.47 lakhs a year ago.
| Expense item: | Q1FY27 | Q4FY26 | Q1FY26 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of materials consumed: | ₹3,384.36 lakhs | ₹2,191.37 lakhs | ₹2,476.17 lakhs | ₹7,990.41 lakhs |
| Purchases of stock-in-trade: | ₹840.70 lakhs | ₹5,425.86 lakhs | ₹789.35 lakhs | ₹14,287.32 lakhs |
| Changes in inventories: | ₹272.21 lakhs | ₹(2,758.76) lakhs | ₹967.71 lakhs | ₹(142.49) lakhs |
| Employee benefits expense: | ₹1,232.35 lakhs | ₹1,465.51 lakhs | ₹1,238.47 lakhs | ₹5,498.85 lakhs |
| Finance costs: | ₹286.24 lakhs | ₹182.60 lakhs | ₹284.63 lakhs | ₹1,028.25 lakhs |
| Depreciation and amortisation: | ₹170.41 lakhs | ₹187.22 lakhs | ₹160.72 lakhs | ₹705.47 lakhs |
| Freights and cartages: | ₹92.50 lakhs | ₹171.75 lakhs | ₹110.17 lakhs | ₹549.53 lakhs |
| Others: | ₹229.21 lakhs | ₹204.59 lakhs | ₹135.84 lakhs | ₹646.55 lakhs |
Capital structure and share warrants
Paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹1,551.22 lakhs (face value of ₹10 per share) across all reported periods. Other equity as at March 31, 2026 stood at ₹7,734.12 lakhs. The company disclosed that it has fully utilised the upfront consideration of ₹5,75,00,000 received towards the allotment of share warrants dated February 26, 2026, for the objects and purposes for which the funds were raised.
Operating segment and regulatory notes
Active Clothing Co operates in a single reportable business segment, namely manufacturing and trading of garments, and is primarily operating in India, which is treated as a single geographical segment under Ind AS 108. The financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 and comply with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company noted that the Government of India implemented the new Labour Code effective November 21, 2025, and that the implementation did not have a material impact on the standalone financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Active Clothing Co
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.90% | -6.22% | -7.96% | -0.70% | -24.51% | +332.32% |
How will the sharp 36% year-on-year increase in the cost of materials consumed impact Active Clothing Co's gross margins in subsequent quarters?
What specific strategies is the company employing to manage inventory levels, given the significant swing from a decrease of ₹2,758.76 lakhs in Q4FY26 to an increase of ₹272.21 lakhs in Q1FY27?
Will the fully utilized share warrant funds lead to any near-term capacity expansions or new product launches that could drive revenue growth beyond the current single-digit increases?


































