Modi Naturals FY26 Net Profit Jumps 62% to ₹50.3 Cr
Modi Naturals Limited reported a 62.1% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹5028.35 lakh for FY26, with revenue from operations rising 8.5% to ₹71918.32 lakh. Q4 net profit surged 141% year-on-year to ₹1967.35 lakh, driven by strong performance across the Branded, Bulk, and Ethanol segments. The company commissioned Phase 2 of its ethanol expansion, increasing capacity to 282 KLPD, and provided FY27 revenue guidance of ₹950 crores. The board appointed a new statutory auditor and approved a shift in the registered office.

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Modi Naturals Limited has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹5028.35 lakh for FY26, marking a significant increase of 62.1% from ₹3102.57 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the year stood at ₹71918.32 lakh, compared to ₹66291.28 lakh in FY25. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 13, 2026. Additionally, the company has uploaded the transcript of its earnings conference call held on May 14, 2026, on its website.
Financial Performance
The table below summarises the key consolidated financial metrics for the year ended March 31, 2026:
| Parameter: | Year Ended 31/03/2026 (₹ Lakhs) | Year Ended 31/03/2025 (₹ Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | 71918.32 | 66291.28 |
| Total Income: | 72016.72 | 66412.02 |
| Total Expenses: | 66148.91 | 62642.78 |
| Profit for the Period: | 5028.35 | 3102.57 |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 38.01 | 23.25 |
The standalone net profit for FY26 was ₹1001.41 lakh, with revenue from operations at ₹38183.15 lakh and basic EPS of ₹7.68.
Q4 Performance Highlights
Modi Naturals delivered a strong quarter, with key profitability metrics showing marked improvement on a year-on-year basis. The following table captures the Q4 consolidated performance highlights:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Lakhs): | 24307.51 | 18989.50 |
| Total Income (₹ Lakhs): | 24328.26 | 19003.65 |
| Net Profit (₹ Lakhs): | 1967.35 | 816.08 |
| Total Segment EBITDA (₹ Lakhs): | 3037.72 | 1696.86 |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 15.00 | 6.05 |
The consolidated EBITDA margin for Q4 FY26 improved to 10.1% from 8.48% in Q4 FY25, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency. An exceptional item of ₹485.57 lakh, representing an insurance claim received by the subsidiary on account of loss of profit due to business interruption from a machinery breakdown in FY 2023-24, was recognised during the year.
Segment Performance
The company operates across three consolidated segments: Branded, Bulk, and Ethanol. The following table presents the segment-wise revenue and EBITDA for the year ended March 31, 2026:
| Segment: | Revenue FY26 (₹ Lakhs) | Revenue FY25 (₹ Lakhs) | EBITDA FY26 (₹ Lakhs) | EBITDA FY25 (₹ Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branded: | 18354.19 | 17781.35 | 1519.94 | 1505.86 |
| Bulk: | 19828.97 | 15859.87 | 259.67 | 170.20 |
| Ethanol: | 33735.17 | 32650.06 | 6346.79 | 4288.01 |
| Total: | 71918.32 | 66291.28 | 8126.40 | 5964.07 |
The Ethanol segment contributed the maximum revenue of ₹33735.17 lakh for the year, followed by Bulk at ₹19828.97 lakh and Branded at ₹18354.19 lakh. The standalone entity operates across two segments — Branded and Bulk — with combined revenue from operations of ₹38183.16 lakh for FY26.
Balance Sheet Highlights
The consolidated balance sheet as at March 31, 2026 reflects significant asset growth, primarily driven by capital investment in the Ethanol segment. Key balance sheet metrics are presented below:
| Parameter: | As at 31/03/2026 (₹ Lakhs) | As at 31/03/2025 (₹ Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets: | 40661.45 | 32978.05 |
| Total Equity: | 17213.62 | 12155.41 |
| Non-Current Borrowings: | 12035.32 | 7077.83 |
| Current Borrowings: | 4086.08 | 7800.26 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents: | 182.58 | 27.77 |
Net cash from operating activities for the year stood at ₹6105.80 lakh, compared to ₹4879.42 lakh in the previous year, while net cash used in investing activities was ₹7194.30 lakh, reflecting the significant capital expenditure of ₹8009.47 lakh on property, plant and equipment.
Management Commentary and Outlook
During the earnings conference call, management highlighted the successful commissioning of Phase 2 of the ethanol expansion, increasing capacity from 130 KL to 282 kiloliters per day. The company achieved FY26 guidance across revenue, EBITDA, and PAT. For FY27, the company provided a conservative revenue guidance of ₹950 crores, factoring in about 50% capacity utilization of the expansion. Management stated that with full capacity utilization, consolidated revenue could cross ₹1,100 crores.
The company does not envisage any large capex for FY27, except for an investment of up to ₹20 crores in a value addition project in the byproduct stream of the ethanol division. Working capital days improved to 62 days as of March 31, 2026, from 66 days in the previous year. Return on capital employed improved to 19.9% in FY26 from 18.3% in FY25.
Auditor Changes and Registered Office Shift
The board accepted the resignation of M/s Doogar & Associates (FRN: 000561N), Chartered Accountants, effective May 13, 2026. M/s B. CHHAWCHARIA & CO. (FRN: 305123E), Chartered Accountants, New Delhi, was appointed to fill the casual vacancy with effect from May 13, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The board also approved a proposal to shift the registered office of the company from 405, Deepali Building, 92, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019 to its corporate office at D-54, 2nd Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase I, New Delhi-110020.
Historical Stock Returns for Modi Naturals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.96% | -10.92% | +13.04% | +11.45% | +11.45% | +11.45% |
With ethanol capacity expanded to 282 KL/day and only 50% utilization factored into FY27 guidance, what key demand or regulatory factors could accelerate full capacity utilization and push revenue beyond ₹1,100 crores?
How might changes in India's ethanol blending policy or government procurement prices impact Modi Naturals' Ethanol segment margins, which already contribute the lion's share of EBITDA?
Given the sharp rise in non-current borrowings from ₹7,077 lakh to ₹12,035 lakh following Phase 2 capex, how sustainable is the company's debt servicing capacity if ethanol realization prices face downward pressure?


































