Mac Charles (India) Q4 Net Profit at 107.87M Rupees vs Loss 198.50M YoY; FY26 Results Published Under Regulation 47
Mac Charles (India) Limited published its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full year FY26 in English and Kannada newspapers on May 10, 2026, under Regulation 47 of SEBI LODR. On a standalone basis, Q4 net profit stood at 107.87M rupees versus a loss of 198.50M rupees in Q4 FY25, with revenue rising to 478.04M rupees from 231.29M rupees YoY. On a consolidated basis, Q4 net loss narrowed to 153.36M rupees from 365.05M rupees YoY, while full-year consolidated net loss after tax stood at 1,162.78M rupees. The board also approved NCD redemption of Rs 50 Crore and scheduled the AGM for August 13, 2026.

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Mac Charles (India) Limited held a Board of Directors meeting on May 08, 2026, at its registered office located at 1st Floor, Embassy Point, 150 Infantry Road, Bangalore – 560001. The meeting commenced at 04:30 P.M. and concluded at 6:30 P.M., during which the board deliberated upon and approved a comprehensive set of corporate and financial matters pertaining to FY 2025-26, including the company's audited standalone and consolidated financial results. Subsequently, pursuant to Regulation 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, in English and Kannada newspapers on May 10, 2026. The communication was signed by Richa Saxena, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (M.No.-A17163), and the results are also available on the company's website.
Q4 Standalone Financial Performance
Mac Charles (India) reported a strong turnaround in its standalone financial performance for Q4, swinging to profitability compared to the year-ago period. The following table captures the key standalone financial metrics for the quarter and full year (Rs. in Millions):
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (Audited) | Q4 FY25 (Audited) | Q3 FY26 (Unaudited) | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income from Operations (Net): | 478.04 | 231.29 | 524.08 | 1,788.44 | 731.02 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items: | 107.87 | -198.50 | 105.44 | 149.90 | -590.75 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) before Tax: | 107.87 | -198.50 | -501.76 | -457.30 | -590.75 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax: | 107.87 | -198.50 | -501.76 | -457.30 | -590.75 |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | 97.59 | -200.34 | -502.75 | -468.16 | -587.91 |
| Equity Share Capital: | 131.01 | 131.01 | 131.01 | 131.01 | 131.01 |
| Reserves & Surplus: | — | — | — | 3,477.94 | 3,946.08 |
| Earnings Per Share (₹10 face value): | 8.23 | -15.15 | -38.30 | -34.91 | -45.09 |
The company's standalone revenue surged to 478.04M rupees in Q4 FY26 from 231.29M rupees in the corresponding period of the previous year. Net profit came in at 107.87M rupees, reversing a loss of 198.50M rupees recorded in Q4 FY25. For the full year FY26, net profit before exceptional items stood at 149.90M rupees compared to a loss of 590.75M rupees in FY25, while net loss after tax for FY26 was 457.30M rupees.
Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, the company continued to report losses, though the Q4 loss narrowed significantly compared to the year-ago period. The following table presents the key consolidated financial metrics (Rs. in Millions):
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (Audited) | Q4 FY25 (Audited) | Q3 FY26 (Unaudited) | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income from Operations (Net): | 344.93 | 62.17 | 385.75 | 1,235.11 | 305.83 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items: | -153.15 | -365.05 | -68.93 | -596.98 | -1,057.77 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) before Tax: | -153.15 | -365.05 | -634.52 | -1,162.57 | -1,057.77 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax: | -153.36 | -365.05 | -634.52 | -1,162.78 | -1,057.77 |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | -175.75 | -367.64 | -637.14 | -1,187.38 | -1,055.68 |
| Equity Share Capital: | 131.01 | 131.01 | 131.01 | 131.01 | 131.01 |
| Reserves & Surplus: | — | — | — | -236.00 | 893.71 |
| Earnings Per Share (₹10 face value): | -11.71 | -27.86 | -48.43 | -88.75 | -80.74 |
Consolidated total income from operations improved markedly to 344.93M rupees in Q4 FY26 from 62.17M rupees in Q4 FY25, while the consolidated net loss after tax narrowed to 153.36M rupees from 365.05M rupees in the year-ago quarter. For the full year FY26, consolidated net loss after tax stood at 1,162.78M rupees against 1,057.77M rupees in FY25.
Key Financial Ratios and Capital Structure
The newspaper publication under Regulation 52(8) read with Regulation 52(4) of SEBI LODR also disclosed key financial ratios and capital structure metrics. The following table summarizes these parameters (Rs. in Millions unless stated):
| Parameter: | Standalone Q4 FY26 | Standalone Q4 FY25 | Consolidated Q4 FY26 | Consolidated Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Worth: | 3,608.95 | 4,077.08 | -104.99 | 1,024.73 |
| Paid-up Debt Capital / Outstanding Debt: | 11,617.37 | 10,467.50 | 15,075.65 | 10,514.62 |
| Debt Equity Ratio: | 3.22 | 2.57 | -143.59 | 10.26 |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio: | 1.55 | 0.02 | 0.71 | -0.01 |
| Interest Service Coverage Ratio: | 1.61 | 0.43 | 0.73 | -0.15 |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 8.23 | -15.15 | -11.71 | -27.86 |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | 8.23 | -15.15 | -11.71 | -27.86 |
Key Corporate Decisions at a Glance
The board addressed a broad range of governance, compliance, and operational matters during the meeting. The following table summarizes the key decisions taken:
| Decision: | Details |
|---|---|
| Internal Auditor Appointment: | M/s. Ernst & Young LLP appointed as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27 |
| Secretarial Auditor: | Annual Secretarial Compliance Report and Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-26 approved, issued by Mr. Umesh P Maskeri, Practicing Company Secretary |
| Related Party Transactions: | Approved for half year ended March 31, 2026 under Regulation 23(9) of SEBI LODR; also approved related party transaction with Vikas Telecom Private Limited under Section 188 of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 23 of SEBI LODR |
| NCD Redemption: | Redemption of Non-Convertible Debentures for a sum of Rs 50 Crore |
| Dividend: | Non-payment of dividend noted |
| AGM Date: | Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026 |
| Register of Members Closure: | August 06, 2026 to August 13, 2026 |
| E-Voting Cut-off Date: | August 06, 2026 |
| AGM Scrutinizer: | Mr. Umesh P Maskeri, Practicing Company Secretary appointed |
Annual General Meeting and Statutory Compliance
The board approved the Notice of the Annual General Meeting for FY 2025-26, with the AGM scheduled to be conducted on August 13, 2026. The register of members will remain closed from August 06, 2026 to August 13, 2026 for the purpose of the AGM, and the cut-off date for remote e-voting has been fixed as August 06, 2026. The board also approved a comprehensive set of statutory and governance reports, including the Directors' Report, Corporate Governance Report, Report on Management Discussion and Analysis, Report on Corporate Social Responsibility, and Report on Business Responsibility and Sustainability. Among the notable financial decisions, the board approved the redemption of Non-Convertible Debentures for a sum of Rs 50 Crore. These approvals reflect the company's compliance with applicable regulatory requirements under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, with disclosures filed pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR.
Historical Stock Returns for Mac Charles
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.57% | +0.62% | +2.17% | +3.55% | +3.55% | +3.55% |
Given that Mac Charles (India)'s consolidated net worth has turned negative at -104.99M rupees, what restructuring or capital infusion strategies might the company pursue to restore financial solvency in FY27?
With outstanding consolidated debt rising to 15,075.65M rupees and full-year consolidated losses widening to 1,162.78M rupees, how sustainable is the company's debt servicing capacity, and could it face covenant breaches or credit rating downgrades?
How might the related party transaction with Vikas Telecom Private Limited impact Mac Charles (India)'s operational strategy and revenue trajectory in the coming quarters?


































