Bannari Amman Spinning Mills profit surges 175% on tax savings
Bannari Amman Spinning Mills posted a strong Q1FY27 net profit of ₹138.16 crore, up 175% YoY, fueled by non-operating tax benefits and warrant forfeiture. Revenue remained flat at ₹216.51 crore while EBITDA declined 17.7% to ₹188.03 crore due to higher material costs.

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Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Limited reported a 175% year-on-year surge in standalone net profit to ₹138.16 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), primarily driven by significant non-operating gains. The bottom-line improvement contrasts sharply with flat revenue from operations at ₹216.51 crore and a decline in EBITDA to ₹188.03 crore from ₹228.44 crore in Q1FY26, signaling that the profitability boost was not operational in nature.
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on August 10, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results were reviewed by statutory auditors P N Raghavendra Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants, who issued an unmodified limited review report.
Key Financial Metrics
Revenue from operations remained stable at ₹216.51 crore, compared to ₹217.39 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Operating expenses increased due to higher cost of materials consumed, which rose to ₹145.86 crore from ₹138.49 crore year-on-year. Consequently, EBITDA margin contracted to 8.68% from 10.50%.
| Metric | Q1FY27 (₹ Cr) | Q1FY26 (₹ Cr) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 216.51 | 217.39 | -0.4% |
| EBITDA | 188.03 | 228.44 | -17.7% |
| Net Profit (Standalone) | 138.16 | 50.28 | +174.8% |
| EPS (Basic, Standalone) | ₹1.73 | ₹0.73 | +137.0% |
Drivers of Profit Growth
The divergence between declining operating margins and surging net profit is attributable to two major non-operating items:
- Deferred Tax Savings: The company recorded a deferred tax saving of ₹113.56 crore in Q1FY27, compared to a deferred tax expense of ₹0.77 crore in Q1FY26. This reversal stems from the company’s proposed adoption of the new tax regime under Section 115BAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which led to a recomputation of opening deferred tax liabilities.
- Warrant Forfeiture: The company forfeited the conversion option for Tranche I of its Convertible Equity Warrants due to non-payment of balance subscription by May 4, 2026. The upfront subscription amount of ₹6.55 crore was transferred to capital reserve, contributing to other income.
Consolidated Results
On a consolidated basis, which includes subsidiary Bannari Infotech Private Limited, net profit rose to ₹136.94 crore from ₹45.57 crore in Q1FY26. Consolidated revenue remained flat at ₹216.51 crore. Basic earnings per share stood at ₹1.71, up from ₹0.67 in the prior year quarter.
What the Numbers Show
The financial results highlight a structural shift in the company’s tax position rather than an improvement in core spinning operations. While material costs pressured EBITDA margins, the one-time benefit from tax regime transition and warrant forfeiture inflated the bottom line. Investors should note that core operating efficiency, measured by EBITDA margin, weakened by approximately 182 basis points year-on-year, indicating ongoing cost pressures in the textile sector.
Historical Stock Returns for Bannari Amman Spinning Mills
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| +1.67% | 0.0% | -7.54% | +23.89% | -11.38% | -61.70% |
How will the adoption of the new tax regime under Section 115BAA impact Bannari Amman's future quarterly tax liabilities and effective tax rates compared to the previous regime?
Given the 182 basis point contraction in EBITDA margins due to rising material costs, what strategic measures is management implementing to hedge against cotton price volatility in the upcoming quarters?
Will the forfeiture of Tranche I warrants signal a broader trend of capital raising challenges, and how might this affect the company's future liquidity and expansion plans?


































