Insecticides India Q1FY26 net profit drops 27% on revenue slide
Insecticides (India) Limited's Q1FY26 results show a 27% YoY drop in standalone net profit to ₹418.3 million and a 24% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹438.7 million. Revenue contracted by 11% to ₹6,164.8 million standalone, leading to margin compression as fixed costs rose relative to sales volume.

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Insecticides (India) Limited reported a significant decline in profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with standalone net profit falling 27% year-on-year to ₹4,183.05 million. The downturn was mirrored in consolidated figures, where net profit attributable to owners dropped 24% to ₹4,387.44 million, signaling pressure across the group's agro-chemical operations due to lower sales volumes and margin compression.
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results on August 11, 2026, following a review by the Audit Committee. The results were subjected to a limited review by joint statutory auditors S S Kothari Mehta & Co., LLP and Devesh Parekh & Co., in accordance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance Overview
Revenue from operations declined for both standalone and consolidated entities compared to the same period in FY25. Standalone revenue fell 11% to ₹61,648.22 million from ₹69,137.24 million, while consolidated revenue dropped similarly to ₹61,152.31 million from ₹69,113.31 million. This top-line contraction directly impacted bottom-line results, despite relatively stable cost structures.
| Metric | Standalone Q1FY26 | Standalone Q1FY25 | Consolidated Q1FY26 | Consolidated Q1FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Lacs) | 61,648.22 | 69,137.24 | 61,152.31 | 69,113.31 |
| Net Profit (₹ Lacs) | 4,183.05 | 5,730.05 | 4,387.44 | 5,810.54 |
| Earnings Per Share (₹) | 14.38 | 19.69 | 15.08 | 19.97 |
Operating profitability also weakened during the quarter. Standalone EBITDA declined to ₹659 million from ₹840 million in the same period last year. The EBITDA margin contracted to 10.90% from 12.15% year-on-year, reflecting the combined impact of lower revenues and a relatively less flexible cost base during the period.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between revenue decline and profit contraction highlights margin compression. While cost of materials consumed remained relatively flat at ₹38,641.98 million standalone versus ₹38,763.70 million last year, the reduction in revenue volume meant fixed costs like employee benefits (₹4,498.34 million vs ₹4,105.82 million) and other expenses (₹7,638.91 million vs ₹7,507.92 million) weighed more heavily on margins. This suggests operational inefficiencies or inability to pass on cost pressures during a period of reduced demand.
Additionally, the company continues its structural cleanup, having received approval for the dissolution of its wholly owned subsidiary IIL Overseas DMCC, Dubai, on September 19, 2025. This move aims to streamline operations, though its financial impact remains minimal in the current quarter.
Historical Stock Returns for Insecticides
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.70% | +9.05% | -6.80% | +0.78% | -25.17% | +23.25% |
What specific strategies is Insecticides (India) Limited implementing to reverse the 11% revenue decline and restore volume growth in the upcoming quarters?
How might the dissolution of IIL Overseas DMCC impact the company's long-term international market presence and export revenue streams?
Given the margin compression, will management consider restructuring its fixed cost base or renegotiating supply contracts to improve EBITDA margins?


































