Orient Ceratech Limited has provided a web-link to its 55th Annual Report for FY26 to shareholders who have not registered their email addresses. The disclosure was made on September 2, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.

The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange that physical letters containing the exact path to the digital report were dispatched to members without registered email IDs as on the cut-off date of August 28, 2026. This action aligns with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

AGM Details

The 55th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00 am. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. Electronic copies of the notice and annual report are being sent via email to members with registered email addresses, as per Regulation 36(1)(a).

Shareholder Action

The company urged shareholders to update their email addresses through their depository participants or by contacting the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Skyline Financial Services Private Limited. This update ensures continued receipt of important information and supports the company's green initiative.

For queries regarding KYC updation, shareholders may contact the RTA at parveen@skylinerta.com or the company at investor@oalmail.co.in .

Orient Ceratech Limited reported an 89% year-on-year surge in net profit for Q1FY26, reaching ₹591.49 lakh, driven by robust growth in its core ceramic manufacturing business and the strategic disposal of its Power Division. Revenue from operations rose 8.3% to ₹10,609.90 lakh in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reflecting strong demand in its primary segment. The consolidated net profit also climbed significantly to ₹856.90 lakh, up from ₹430.24 lakh in the corresponding period last year.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results at a meeting held on August 6, 2026, in Mumbai. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved in compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Statutory auditors Sanghavi & Company issued an unmodified limited review report on the financial statements, confirming adherence to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).

Financial Performance Highlights

The company’s continuing operations delivered a net profit of ₹790.12 lakh, a substantial improvement from ₹263.86 lakh in Q1FY25. This growth was supported by increased revenue from operations, which stood at ₹10,609.90 lakh compared to ₹9,792.44 lakh in the previous year. Total income rose to ₹10,866.87 lakh, while total expenses were managed at ₹9,877.41 lakh.

On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations reached ₹10,064.62 lakh, up from ₹9,625.35 lakh in Q1FY25. Consolidated net profit for the period was ₹856.90 lakh, compared to ₹430.24 lakh in the prior year. The consolidated profit before tax stood at ₹1,340.91 lakh, demonstrating improved operational efficiency across the group.

Discontinued Operations Impact

A key development in Q1FY26 was the completion of the disposal of the Power Division. Consequently, this segment has been classified as a discontinued operation under Ind AS 105. The financial results for the quarter include the performance of the Power Division up to the date of disposal. The discontinued operations resulted in a loss of ₹198.63 lakh (standalone) and ₹198.63 lakh (consolidated) for the quarter, primarily due to exceptional items related to the sale. The comparative figures have been reclassified to present the disposed business separately, ensuring clarity in the ongoing performance of the ceramic manufacturing segment.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between the growth in revenue (8.3%) and the modest rise in total expenses (2.2%) highlights improved cost management and operational leverage in the core business. While the discontinued operations dragged down the overall bottom line with a loss of ₹198.63 lakh, the underlying profitability of the continuing operations remains strong, with a pre-tax margin expansion evident in the 180% jump in profit before tax for continuing activities. This structural shift away from the power sector positions the company to focus entirely on its high-margin ceramic products, potentially enhancing long-term earnings stability.