Creative company name Limited reported a net profit of ₹158.10 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a significant 113.6% increase from ₹74.03 lakh in the same period of FY25. This surge in profitability was driven by a 54.4% year-on-year rise in revenue from operations, which climbed to ₹1,397.38 lakh from ₹905.27 lakh. The strong top-line growth translated directly into higher earnings per share (EPS), which stood at ₹12.16, compared to ₹5.69 in the previous year’s quarter.

The Board of Directors, meeting on August 1, 2026, approved these standalone unaudited financial results, which were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors J C Ranpura & Co. In a move reflecting confidence in its financial health, the Board also recommended a final dividend of 125% for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to ₹12.50 per equity share of ₹10 each. This represents an increase from the 100% dividend (₹10.00 per share) recommended for the previous fiscal year. The final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Financial Performance Highlights

The company’s operational efficiency improved alongside revenue growth. Total income for the quarter reached ₹1,450.53 lakh, up from ₹946.65 lakh in Q1FY25. While total expenses increased to ₹1,234.73 lakh from ₹862.99 lakh, the profit before tax expanded significantly to ₹215.80 lakh from ₹83.66 lakh. Other income contributed ₹53.15 lakh, compared to ₹41.38 lakh in the prior year quarter.

Restatement of Comparative Figures

The filing includes a material restatement of comparative financial data for prior periods. Management reassessed the presentation of electricity generated through captive wind-power facilities and consumed internally in casting operations. Previously reported on a gross basis, these internal transfers have been eliminated from both "Revenue from Operations" and "Other Expenses" to reflect net economic activity.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue was restated downward by ₹21.94 lakh to ₹1,120.79 lakh, with a corresponding reduction in other expenses. Similarly, full-year FY25-26 revenue was adjusted by ₹119.56 lakh. The company clarified that this restatement affects only the gross presentation of internal transfers and has no impact on profit before tax, net profit, or earnings per share for any period.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue growth (54.4%) and expense growth (43.0%) indicates improved operating leverage in Q1FY27. While cost of materials consumed rose sharply to ₹516.92 lakh from ₹330.07 lakh, the company managed to contain employee benefits and finance costs relative to revenue. The doubling of profit before tax (158% increase) versus revenue growth suggests that fixed costs are being spread over a larger output base, enhancing margin expansion. The decision to increase the dividend payout ratio aligns with this strengthened cash flow position.

creative castings disclosed an off-market inter-se transfer of equity shares by way of gift among members of its promoter group. The transfer involved 22,889 shares gifted by Purvi S Thanki to Jignesh S Thanki and Pinak S Thanki. The company informed BSE Limited regarding the transaction in a filing submitted on June 30, 2026.

Purvi S Thanki, a member of the promoter group, disposed of 22,889 equity shares, reducing her holding to 11 shares. Jignesh S Thanki, a Promoter & Director, acquired 11,444 shares, increasing his total holding to 42,994 shares. Pinak S Thanki, also a member of the promoter group, acquired 11,445 shares, raising his total holding to 37,295 shares.

The transaction was executed off-market on June 29, 2026. For the purpose of disclosure, a market price of Rs. 543.95 per equity share was considered to arrive at the transaction value. The value of the transaction excludes taxes, brokerage, or any other charges.

Shareholding Details

The following table outlines the changes in shareholding for the individuals involved in the transfer:

The disclosures were made in Form C under Regulation 7(2)(a) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that there was no trading in derivatives by the promoter group members during this period.