Carnation Industries Reports Q4 FY26 Audited Financial Results; Quarterly Profit at Rs. 75.59 Lakhs
Carnation Industries Limited reported a net profit of Rs. 75.59 lakhs for Q4 FY26, reversing a net loss of Rs. 53.70 lakhs in Q3 FY26, supported by a rise in total income to Rs. 172.56 lakhs. For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company posted a net loss of Rs. 13.18 lakhs against a net profit of Rs. 142.44 lakhs in FY25, as total expenses rose to Rs. 170.22 lakhs from Rs. 84.62 lakhs. The weighted average paid-up equity share capital stood at Rs. 345.72 lakhs, with annual EPS at Rs. (0.38) compared to Rs. 4.12 in FY25. The results were approved by the Board on May 5, 2026, and published in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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Carnation Industries Limited has published its standalone audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, as advertised in The Echo of India (English Edition) and Arthik Lipi (Kolkata Edition) on May 07, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on May 5, 2026.
Quarterly Performance: Strong Recovery in Q4 FY26
The company delivered a notable turnaround in Q4 FY26, reporting a net profit of Rs. 75.59 lakhs against a net loss of Rs. 53.70 lakhs in Q3 FY26 (quarter ended December 31, 2025). Total income surged to Rs. 172.56 lakhs in Q4 FY26 from Rs. 24.16 lakhs in the preceding quarter, while total expenses rose to Rs. 83.30 lakhs from Rs. 51.85 lakhs. Profit before tax for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs. 89.26 lakhs, compared to a loss before tax of Rs. 27.69 lakhs in Q3 FY26. The corresponding quarter of the previous year (Q4 FY25) had reported nil total income and a loss before tax of Rs. 49.47 lakhs.
The table below presents the quarterly financial performance:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (Audited) | Q3 FY26 (Unaudited) | Q4 FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income (Rs. Lakhs): | 172.56 | 24.16 | - |
| Total Expenses (Rs. Lakhs): | 83.30 | 51.85 | 49.47 |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Tax (Rs. Lakhs): | 89.26 | (27.69) | (49.47) |
| Total Tax Expense (Rs. Lakhs): | 13.67 | 26.01 | - |
| Net Profit/(Loss) (Rs. Lakhs): | 75.59 | (53.70) | (49.47) |
| Basic/Diluted EPS (Rs.): | 2.19 | (1.55) | (1.43) |
Full-Year Performance: Annual Net Loss in FY26
For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, Carnation Industries reported a net loss of Rs. 13.18 lakhs, a significant reversal from the net profit of Rs. 142.44 lakhs recorded in FY25. Total income for FY26 stood at Rs. 196.72 lakhs, lower than Rs. 233.84 lakhs in FY25. Total expenses for FY26 rose sharply to Rs. 170.22 lakhs from Rs. 84.62 lakhs in FY25, contributing to the compression in profitability. Profit before tax for FY26 was Rs. 26.50 lakhs versus Rs. 149.21 lakhs in FY25, while total tax expense increased to Rs. 39.68 lakhs from Rs. 6.77 lakhs in the prior year.
The table below summarises the annual financial performance:
| Metric: | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income (Rs. Lakhs): | 196.72 | 233.84 |
| Total Expenses (Rs. Lakhs): | 170.22 | 84.62 |
| Profit Before Tax (Rs. Lakhs): | 26.50 | 149.21 |
| Total Tax Expense (Rs. Lakhs): | 39.68 | 6.77 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) (Rs. Lakhs): | (13.18) | 142.44 |
| Basic/Diluted EPS (Rs.): | (0.38) | 4.12 |
Share Capital and Earnings Per Share
The weighted average paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at Rs. 345.72 lakhs (face value Rs. 10 each) across all reported periods. Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs. 2.19, compared to Rs. (1.55) in Q3 FY26 and Rs. (1.43) in Q4 FY25. For the full year, EPS was Rs. (0.38) in FY26 against Rs. 4.12 in FY25.
Regulatory Compliance and Board Approval
The financial results were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on May 5, 2026. The newspaper advertisement was published in The Echo of India (Kolkata, English Edition) and Arthik Lipi (Kolkata Edition), both dated May 07, 2026, fulfilling the disclosure requirements under Regulation 47. The filing was submitted to BSE Limited and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd by Director Bhawna Gupta (DIN: 10101543) from Delhi.
What specific business activities or contracts drove Carnation Industries' dramatic revenue surge from Rs. 24.16 lakhs in Q3 FY26 to Rs. 172.56 lakhs in Q4 FY26, and are these revenue streams sustainable into FY27?
Given that total expenses nearly doubled from Rs. 84.62 lakhs in FY25 to Rs. 170.22 lakhs in FY26, what cost optimization measures is management considering to prevent further margin erosion in the coming fiscal year?
How does Carnation Industries plan to address the significant tax expense of Rs. 39.68 lakhs in FY26 that exceeded its profit before tax of Rs. 26.50 lakhs, resulting in a net loss despite pre-tax profitability?

























