Paushak Limited reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, with net profit after tax (PAT) rising 25.5% year-on-year to ₹1,510 lakh. The growth was primarily fueled by a sharp 49.5% increase in revenue from operations, which climbed to ₹8,355 lakh in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to ₹5,588 lakh in the corresponding period last year. EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation) also expanded to ₹257M from ₹178M in the same period last year, reflecting strong operational scaling despite a marginal compression in EBITDA margin.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results during a meeting held on July 30, 2026. The figures were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by the company's statutory auditors, CNK & Associates LLP, in accordance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results were prepared under Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Ind AS 34) and other generally accepted accounting principles in India.

Financial Performance Highlights

Revenue from operations surged to ₹8,355 lakh in Q1FY27, up from ₹5,588 lakh in Q1FY26. This substantial growth outpaced the increase in operating expenses, leading to an expansion in absolute profitability metrics. Profit before tax (PBT) grew 21.7% to ₹1,902 lakh, while PAT increased to ₹1,510 lakh from ₹1,203 lakh in the prior year's quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to ₹6.13, up from ₹4.88 in Q1FY26. The following table summarises the key financial metrics for the quarter:

Other income stood at ₹31.5 million, while total income expanded to ₹8,669 lakh due to the revenue surge. Cost of materials consumed rose sharply to ₹289.9 million from ₹108.6 million, reflecting higher production volumes. Employee benefits expense remained relatively stable at ₹96.6 million, while finance costs increased to ₹13.6 million from ₹4.0 million.

Operational Profitability and Margin Trends

On the operational profitability front, EBITDA grew to ₹257M from ₹178M year-on-year, underscoring the company's ability to scale absolute earnings alongside revenue. However, the EBITDA margin contracted marginally to 30.70% from 31.74% in the corresponding period last year, indicating that operating cost inflation — particularly in materials consumed — slightly outpaced revenue growth on a percentage basis. While revenue jumped nearly 50%, total expenses rose by 60.6%, driven largely by a 167.4% increase in cost of materials consumed. This suggests that input cost pressures or changes in product mix may be impacting gross margins despite the volume-driven top-line growth. Nevertheless, the company successfully translated higher volumes into stronger absolute profits, demonstrating effective operational scaling. The restatement of previous quarter EPS figures to account for share sub-division and bonus allotments ensures comparability, aligning with Ind AS 33 requirements.

Paushak Limited has fixed Thursday, July 23, 2026, as the record date to determine member entitlement for the payment of a ₹2.50 per equity share dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for July 30, 2026, will be paid on or from August 3, 2026. The AGM will be held through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) at 5:00 p.m. IST.

The Board of Directors recommended the dividend alongside the financial results for FY26. For the year, the company reported a net profit of ₹3,933 Lacs, a decrease from ₹4,938 Lacs in the previous year. Revenue from operations rose to ₹21,860.10 Lacs from ₹21,094.94 Lacs in FY25, while total comprehensive income stood at ₹3,180 Lacs.

Financial Performance

Corporate Actions and AGM Agenda

During the year, the company executed a sub-division of equity shares from a face value of ₹10 each to ₹5 each and issued bonus shares in the ratio of 3:1. The bonus shares were listed on BSE Limited w.e.f. October 7, 2025, and equity shares were listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited w.e.f. December 1, 2025.

The AGM agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements, the declaration of dividend, and the re-appointment of Mr. Udit Amin as Director. Shareholders will also vote on a special resolution to pay a commission of ₹135 Lacs to Mr. Udit Amin for FY26 and ratify the remuneration of Cost Auditors M/s. Santosh Jejurkar & Associates for FY27. Remote e-voting is available from July 27 to July 29, 2026.