Lotus Chocolate Returns to Profitability in Q1FY27 with ₹2.21 Lakh Net Profit

1 min read     Updated on 16 Jul 2026, 01:56 AM
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Lotus Chocolate Company Limited returned to profitability in Q1FY27, posting a net profit of ₹2.21 lakh against a loss of ₹447.32 lakh in the previous quarter. Revenue from operations came in at ₹9,194.80 lakh, while total income stood at ₹11,161.29 lakh. The unaudited results, approved by the Board on July 15, 2026, were reviewed by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP.

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Lotus Chocolate Company Limited returned to profitability in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, posting a net profit of ₹2.21 lakh. This marks a recovery from the net loss of ₹447.32 lakh reported in the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company's revenue from operations for Q1FY27 stood at ₹9,194.80 lakh, a decrease from ₹15,870.76 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results at a meeting held on July 15, 2026. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and are based on the recognition and measurement principles of Indian Accounting Standard 34. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP conducted the limited review of the interim financial information.

Total income for the quarter was ₹11,161.29 lakh, supported by other income of ₹1,966.49 lakh. Total expenses for the period amounted to ₹11,158.34 lakh. The company reported a profit before tax of ₹2.95 lakh, with total tax expenses recorded at ₹0.74 lakh.

Financial Performance Summary

The table below presents a comparative overview of Lotus Chocolate's key financial metrics across recent quarters and the full year.

Particulars: Q1 FY27 (Unaudited) Q4 FY26 (Unaudited) Q1 FY26 (Unaudited) FY26 (Audited)
Revenue from Operations ₹9,194.80 lakh ₹12,677.60 lakh ₹15,870.76 lakh ₹57,955.36 lakh
Total Income ₹11,161.29 lakh ₹13,801.48 lakh ₹16,232.15 lakh ₹61,561.28 lakh
Total Expenses ₹11,158.34 lakh ₹14,371.94 lakh ₹15,834.88 lakh ₹61,444.49 lakh
Profit / (Loss) for the Period ₹2.21 lakh ₹(447.32) lakh ₹298.66 lakh ₹10.00 lakh
Earnings Per Share (Basic) ₹0.02 ₹(3.48) ₹2.33 ₹0.08

The company operates in a single reporting segment focused on the manufacturing and trading of chocolates, cocoa products, and other similar products. It stated that it does not have any subsidiary or associate companies and is not required to prepare consolidated financial results.

Historical Stock Returns for Lotus Chocolate

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+0.52%-1.94%-5.29%-29.35%-46.13%+2,235.34%

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Lotus Chocolate Appoints Rafathullah as Non-Executive Director

2 min read     Updated on 23 May 2026, 02:52 PM
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Lotus Chocolate Company Limited disclosed the voting results for the postal ballot conducted to appoint Mr. Mohammed Rafathullah as a Non-Executive Director. The resolution was passed with a requisite majority on May 22, 2026, with 98,51,585 votes in favour out of 98,82,745 votes polled. The Scrutinizer's Report confirmed zero invalid votes, and the results have been submitted to BSE Limited.

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Lotus Chocolate Company Limited has announced the successful conclusion of its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Rafathullah as a Non-Executive Director. The resolution was passed with more than the requisite majority on May 22, 2026, the last date of remote e-voting. The results were disclosed to BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 44(3) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Postal Ballot Overview

The Company issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated April 21, 2026, to seek member approval for the appointment. The e-voting facility was provided by KFin Technologies Limited, the Company's authorized Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The notice was dispatched electronically to shareholders whose email addresses were registered with the Company, KFinTech, or the depositories as on the cut-off date of April 17, 2026.

Parameter Details
Postal Ballot Notice Date April 21, 2026
Cut-Off Date April 17, 2026
E-Voting Start April 23, 2026 (9:00 a.m. IST)
E-Voting End May 22, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST)
Total Shareholders 22,983

Voting Results

The sole resolution concerned the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Rafathullah (DIN: 06744446). Promoters and the Promoter Group were not interested in the resolution. A total of 98,82,745 votes were polled, representing 76.96% of the total outstanding shares.

Category Votes Polled % Votes Polled Votes in Favour Votes Against % in Favour
Promoter & Promoter Group 92,54,150 100.00 92,54,150 0 100.00
Public Institutions 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
Public – Non-Institutions 6,28,595 17.56 5,97,435 31,160 95.04
Total 98,82,745 76.96 98,51,585 31,160 99.68

There were zero invalid votes across all categories. The resolution was passed with a requisite majority of 99.68% votes in favour.

Scrutinizer's Findings

Anil Lohia, Practicing Chartered Accountant and Partner at Dayal and Lohia, Chartered Accountants, was appointed as Scrutinizer. Based on reports generated by KFinTech, the Scrutinizer confirmed the outcome. The votes cast were unblocked on May 22, 2026, witnessed by Mr. Sunil Khandelwal and Mr. Neel Khandelwal. The electronic data and records will be handed over to Mr. Utsav Saini, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, for safe keeping.

Historical Stock Returns for Lotus Chocolate

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
+0.52%-1.94%-5.29%-29.35%-46.13%+2,235.34%

How might Mr. Mohammed Rafathullah's expertise and background influence Lotus Chocolate's strategic direction and expansion plans in the competitive confectionery market?

Given the notably low public institutional participation (0%) in the voting process, what does this suggest about institutional investor interest in Lotus Chocolate, and could this change with new board composition?

Will the addition of Mr. Rafathullah as a Non-Executive Director trigger any changes to Lotus Chocolate's board committees, governance policies, or compliance frameworks?

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