India Cements Capital reports FY26 loss on write-offs
India Cements Capital Limited reported a consolidated net loss of ₹45.44 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, reversing the previous year's profit of ₹55.68 lakh. The decline was primarily due to exceptional items, such as the write-off of ₹43.38 crore in advances and a cyber fraud loss of ₹48.15 lakh. The company also wrote back ₹43.55 crore in long-term borrowings and recognized a ₹23.79 lakh provision for gratuity under new Labour Codes.

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India Cements Capital Limited reported a consolidated net loss of ₹45.44 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, a sharp decline from the net profit of ₹55.68 lakh recorded in the previous year. The loss was primarily driven by exceptional items, including the write-off of advances amounting to ₹43.38 crore and a provision for gratuity under the new Labour Codes. The Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results at its meeting held on May 29, 2026.
Financial Performance
The company’s total income for the consolidated year ended March 31, 2026, stood at ₹546.04 lakh, down from ₹607.52 lakh in the prior year. Revenue from operations decreased to ₹501.28 lakh from ₹558.68 lakh. On a standalone basis, the company reported a net loss of ₹27.15 lakh for FY26, compared to a net profit of ₹53.15 lakh in FY25. Total standalone income for the year was ₹480.20 lakh, a decrease from ₹504.07 lakh in the previous year.
Consolidated Financial Results (FY26)
| Particulars | Year Ended 31-Mar-2026 (₹ in Lakhs) | Year Ended 31-Mar-2025 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 546.04 | 607.52 |
| Total Expenses | 559.29 | 533.21 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Tax | (44.80) | 74.31 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | (45.44) | 55.68 |
Exceptional Items and Audit Observations
The financial results were significantly impacted by exceptional items. The company wrote back long-term borrowings of ₹43.55 crore that were deemed no longer payable. Conversely, it wrote off advances of ₹43.38 crore provided to an entity due to its financial condition. Additionally, a sum of ₹0.22 crore deployed towards forex broking services was written off as unrecoverable.
The statutory auditor, P.S. Subramania Iyer & Co., issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion but drew emphasis of matter on several points. These included a cyber fraud incident during the reporting period that resulted in the fraudulent transfer of ₹80 lakh. The company has recovered ₹31.85 lakh and written off the balance of ₹48.15 lakh. The auditors also highlighted the write-back of borrowings, the write-off of advances, and the decision not to provide for tax on these amounts based on a tax consultant's opinion.
Operational Details
India Cements Capital Limited is primarily engaged in the buying and selling of foreign currencies. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, India Cements Investment Services Ltd., is involved in the brokerage business in shares and dealing in mutual funds and bonds. The company recognized a statutory impact of ₹23.79 lakh regarding employee benefit obligations due to the new Labour Codes notified by the Government of India. The audited financial results will be published in English and Tamil dailies on May 31, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for India Cements Capital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.63% | -2.55% | +26.41% | +6.08% | +3.22% | +146.86% |
What specific measures will the company implement to prevent future cyber fraud incidents following the ₹80 lakh loss?
How will the write-off of ₹43.38 crore in advances impact the company's liquidity and lending strategy moving forward?
What is the expected financial impact of the new Labour Codes on the company's ongoing employee benefit obligations?


































