Indian Card Clothing FY26 profit drops 95% on labour costs
Indian Card Clothing reported a 95.4% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹371.97 lakh for FY26, driven by ₹111.29 lakh exceptional expenses from new labour codes. Revenue from operations decreased marginally to ₹4,202.69 lakh. The board approved the audited financial results on May 29, 2026.

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The Indian Card Clothing Company Limited reported a 95.4% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹371.97 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to the incremental impact of new labour codes. Revenue from operations for the year decreased marginally to ₹4,202.69 lakh from ₹4,203.06 lakh in the previous year. The board approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 29, 2026.
The company recognized an exceptional expense of ₹111.29 lakh for the year related to the New Labour Codes, 2025, effective from November 21, 2025. This charge arose from changes in the definition of wages and the recognition of past service costs. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹338.15 lakh, compared to a profit of ₹1,747.65 lakh in the same period last year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹1,123.54 lakh.
Financial Performance
The standalone financial results for FY26 showed a net profit of ₹420.42 lakh, a significant decrease from ₹9,184.72 lakh in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at ₹5,723.32 lakh. The carding business segment faced continued headwinds from global geopolitical disturbances and an economic slowdown, with management anticipating a recovery in the textile industry over the next 9 to 12 months.
| Metric | Consolidated FY26 (₹ Lakh) | Consolidated FY25 (₹ Lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 4,202.69 | 4,203.06 |
| Total Income | 6,419.15 | 8,591.50 |
| Net Profit for the period | 371.97 | 9,186.88 |
| Basic EPS | 6.26 | 154.63 |
The board authorized Mr. Sanjeevkumar Karkamkar, Executive Director & CFO, to sign the financial results. The statutory auditors, P G BhAGWAT LLP, provided an unmodified opinion on the audited financial statements. The company also classified a commercial property at Amar Business Zone as "Assets Held for Sale" following a memorandum of understanding for its sale for ₹13.20 crore.
Historical Stock Returns for Indian Card Clothing Company
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.37% | +0.98% | +5.03% | -10.36% | -29.43% | +31.16% |
What specific operational adjustments is the company implementing to mitigate the recurring financial impact of the new labour codes?
How will the proposed sale of the commercial property at Amar Business Zone be utilized to strengthen the company's balance sheet?
What are the key indicators management is monitoring to confirm the anticipated recovery in the textile industry over the next 9 to 12 months?



























