Gujarat Cotex FY26 revenue rises, Q4 loss widens
Gujarat Cotex Limited reported a 40.7% rise in revenue from operations to ₹3,844.16 lakh for FY26, while annual net profit declined to ₹10.22 lakh. The company posted a Q4 net loss of ₹72.39 lakh, driven by a ₹79.64 lakh bad debt write-off and a ₹6.28 lakh tax expense. The Board approved the audited results on May 29, 2026, with statutory auditors issuing an unmodified opinion.

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Gujarat Cotex Limited reported a 40.7% rise in revenue from operations to ₹3,844.16 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, while annual net profit declined to ₹10.22 lakh. The company posted a net loss of ₹72.39 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, impacted by significant write-offs and tax adjustments. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial results.
The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 29, 2026. The audit was conducted by M/s. Pawan Siddharth & Co., Chartered Accountants, who confirmed the results were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). The report highlighted that the figures for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, were derived as balancing figures between the audited annual results and the published year-to-date figures up to the third quarter.
For the full year, total revenue increased to ₹3,870.03 lakh from ₹2,730.72 lakh in the previous year. Total expenditure rose to ₹3,852.14 lakh from ₹2,700.78 lakh. Profit before tax for the year stood at ₹17.89 lakh, a decrease from ₹29.94 lakh in FY25. The company operates across three segments: trading of fabrics, trading of agriculture items, and sale of industrial plots.
The financial results for the fourth quarter revealed a net loss of ₹72.39 lakh, contrasting with a profit of ₹5.48 lakh in the same period last year. This decline was driven by a write-off of bad debts amounting to ₹79.64 lakh and a tax expense of ₹6.28 lakh. The tax expense included a shortfall of ₹1,39,184 from the previous financial year's provision. Additionally, the company transferred ₹24.72 lakh from preliminary expenses to retained earnings during the quarter.
Standalone Financial Results (Year Ended March 31, 2026)
| Particulars | Year Ended 31.03.2026 (₹ in Lakhs) | Year Ended 31.03.2025 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 3,844.16 | 2,730.67 |
| Total Revenue | 3,870.03 | 2,730.72 |
| Total Expenditure | 3,852.14 | 2,700.78 |
| Profit before tax | 17.89 | 29.94 |
| Net Profit/Loss for the period | 10.22 | 22.13 |
| Basic EPS (₹) | 0.07 | 0.16 |
Quarterly Performance Comparison
| Particulars | Quarter Ended 31.03.2026 (₹ in Lakhs) | Quarter Ended 31.03.2025 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 857.88 | 800.50 |
| Total Expenditure | 929.86 | 816.50 |
| Profit before tax | -66.11 | -16.00 |
| Net Profit/Loss for the period | -72.39 | -23.81 |
| Basic EPS (₹) | -0.51 | -0.06 |
The company's total assets stood at ₹1,832.22 lakh as of March 31, 2026, down from ₹3,107.90 lakh a year earlier. Equity and liabilities totaled ₹1,832.22 lakh, with equity share capital remaining constant at ₹712.20 lakh. The cash flow statement showed a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of ₹21.65 lakh during the year, bringing the closing balance to ₹18.52 lakh.
Historical Stock Returns for Gujarat Cotex
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.94% | -22.32% | -45.77% | +13.44% | -10.33% | +516.00% |
What specific measures is Gujarat Cotex implementing to improve credit control and prevent future bad debt write-offs?
How will the significant reduction in total assets impact the company's operational capacity and working capital management in FY27?
Does the company anticipate further tax adjustments following the shortfall identified in the previous financial year's provision?


































