B & A reports consolidated net loss for FY26
B & A Limited reported a consolidated net loss of ₹193.85 lakh for FY26, reversing from a net profit of ₹1,102.49 lakh in the previous year, while revenue from operations increased to ₹28,312.26 lakh. The Board approved the audited financial results on May 26, 2026, which were subsequently published in newspapers on May 27, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Dhruba Jyoti Dowerah as Whole-time Director for three years subject to shareholder approval.

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B & A Limited reported a consolidated net loss of ₹193.85 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a reversal from the net profit of ₹1,102.49 lakh recorded in the previous year. Total revenue from operations for the year rose to ₹28,312.26 lakh from ₹26,435.04 lakh in FY25. The company’s Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, during a meeting held on May 26, 2026. The results were published in "Business Standard" and "Amar Assam" on May 27, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The standalone financial results for FY26 showed a net loss of ₹883.29 lakh, compared to a net profit of ₹197.35 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations on a standalone basis stood at ₹14,226.48 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, slightly higher than the ₹13,431.26 lakh reported in FY25. The results were subjected to an audit by the statutory auditors, M/s. Salarpuria & Partners, who issued an unmodified opinion.
Consolidated Performance
The Group, comprising the parent company B & A Limited and its subsidiary B & A Packaging India Limited, reported a total income of ₹28,803.48 lakh for FY26. Total expenses for the period amounted to ₹28,560.16 lakh. The company operates primarily in the Tea, Paper Sacks, and Flexible Laminates segments. The Tea segment reported a segment revenue of ₹14,220.79 lakh for the year, while Paper Sacks and Flexible Laminates contributed ₹8,656.21 lakh and ₹5,435.26 lakh respectively.
Financial Position
The consolidated total assets as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹32,143.08 lakh, an increase from ₹27,523.24 lakh in the previous year. The company’s cash and cash equivalents improved to ₹1,244.26 lakh as of March 31, 2026, compared to ₹1,074.81 lakh a year ago. Borrowings, including non-current and current liabilities, increased significantly, with current borrowings rising to ₹8,195.83 lakh from ₹5,318.02 lakh in the prior year.
Board Decisions
In addition to the financial results, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Dhruba Jyoti Dowerah as a Whole-time Director of the company for a further period of three years, effective from August 12, 2026, to August 11, 2029. This appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders. The Board also confirmed that the statutory auditors had not expressed any modified opinion in their audit reports for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
| Metric | FY26 (₹ in Lac) | FY25 (₹ in Lac) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue from Operations | 28,312.26 | 26,435.04 |
| Consolidated Net Profit / (Loss) | (193.85) | 1,102.49 |
| Standalone Revenue from Operations | 14,226.48 | 13,431.26 |
| Standalone Net Profit / (Loss) | (883.29) | 197.35 |
| Total Consolidated Assets | 32,143.08 | 27,523.24 |
Historical Stock Returns for B&A
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.10% | -3.99% | -12.57% | -17.87% | -17.87% | -17.87% |
What specific factors drove the significant increase in expenses that led to the consolidated net loss despite rising revenue?
How does the company plan to manage the sharp rise in current borrowings to maintain liquidity and reduce interest costs?
Are there strategic initiatives in place to improve the profitability of the standalone operations, which reported a deeper loss than the consolidated entity?


































