Lotus Eye Hospital FY26 profit falls 89% on higher costs
Lotus Eye Hospital And Institute Limited reported an 89% decline in FY26 net profit to ₹8.04 lakh, despite revenue from operations rising to ₹5,371.41 lakh. The surge in finance costs to ₹85.92 lakh and increased total expenses to ₹5,493.98 lakh pressured profitability, resulting in a net loss of ₹31.95 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Board approved the audited financial results on May 26, 2026, and reappointed Mr. P Vishnu Adithan as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27.

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Lotus Eye Hospital And Institute Limited reported a net profit of ₹8.04 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a sharp decline of 89% from ₹73.93 lakh in the previous year. The company's revenue from operations for the year rose to ₹5,371.41 lakh from ₹4,956.25 lakh in FY25. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net loss of ₹31.95 lakh compared to a net profit of ₹25.23 lakh in the corresponding period of the previous year, primarily impacted by a surge in finance costs.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 26, 2026, approved the standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. M/s. Anbarasu & Jalapathi, Chartered Accountants, the statutory auditors, issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion. The board also reappointed Mr. P Vishnu Adithan, Chartered Accountant, as the Internal Auditor of the company for the financial year 2026-27.
Financial Performance
The company's total income for FY26 stood at ₹5,489.03 lakh, up from ₹5,086.38 lakh in the previous year. Total expenses increased to ₹5,493.98 lakh from ₹4,949.10 lakh. Finance costs for the year surged to ₹85.92 lakh from ₹35.50 lakh in FY25. The basic earnings per share (EPS) for the year dropped to ₹0.04 from ₹0.36 in the previous year.
| Metric | FY26 (₹ in lakh) | FY25 (₹ in lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 5,371.41 | 4,956.25 |
| Total Income | 5,489.03 | 5,086.38 |
| Total Expenses | 5,493.98 | 4,949.10 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | 8.04 | 73.93 |
| Basic EPS (₹) | 0.04 | 0.36 |
Operational Highlights
Exceptional items for the year amounted to a loss of ₹0.41 lakh, compared to a gain of ₹0.98 lakh in the previous year. The company's profit before tax for the year was a loss of ₹5.36 lakh, down from a profit of ₹138.26 lakh in FY25. The board meeting commenced at 05:15 PM and concluded at 06:00 PM on May 26, 2026. The intimation was made in compliance with Regulation 30, 33 and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the company published newspaper advertisements in the Business Standard (All India Edition) and The Tamil Hindu (Coimbatore Edition) on May 27, 2026, regarding the standalone audited financial results approved by the Board.
Historical Stock Returns for Lotus Eye Hospital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.33% | -8.24% | +17.55% | +1.35% | +82.70% | +168.23% |
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