Rasi Electrodes profit up 6% in Q1FY27; AGM on Sept 28
- Net profit rose 6% YoY to ₹133.45 lakh in Q1FY27 despite 9% revenue decline
- Total expenses fell 11% due to lower material and other costs
- Final dividend of Re 0.20 per share recommended for FY26
- Record date for dividend set at September 21, 2026
- 32nd AGM scheduled for September 28, 2026 via VC/OAVM

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Rasi Electrodes reported a net profit of ₹133.45 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 6% increase from the ₹125.73 lakh recorded in the corresponding period of FY25. This growth occurred despite a contraction in revenue from operations, which stood at ₹1,763.57 lakh, down 9% year-on-year from ₹1,942.41 lakh.
The company’s Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results on August 14, 2026. The figures were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors Poonam Ankit & Associates.
Financial Performance
Revenue from operations declined to ₹1,763.57 lakh in Q1FY27 from ₹1,856.39 lakh in the preceding quarter and ₹1,942.41 lakh in Q1FY25. Other income also contracted significantly to ₹30.32 lakh, down from ₹77.97 lakh in Q4FY26 and ₹37.47 lakh in Q1FY25, bringing total revenue to ₹1,793.89 lakh.
Total expenses decreased to ₹1,622.84 lakh from ₹1,819.04 lakh in the prior year period. Key expense movements included:
- Cost of materials consumed: ₹1,367.23 lakh (down from ₹1,494.37 lakh YoY)
- Employee benefits expense: ₹110.58 lakh (down from ₹118.32 lakh YoY)
- Other expenses: ₹148.91 lakh (down from ₹173.75 lakh YoY)
Profit before tax rose to ₹171.05 lakh from ₹160.84 lakh in Q1FY25. Total tax expenses were ₹37.60 lakh, compared to ₹35.11 lakh in the previous year.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between declining revenue and rising net profit highlights improved cost efficiency during the quarter. While revenue fell 9% year-on-year, total expenses contracted by approximately 11%, driven primarily by lower material costs and reduced other expenses. This suggests that Rasi Electrodes managed its input costs effectively despite softer top-line performance.
Additionally, other income contributed only 1.7% of total revenue in Q1FY27 (₹30.32 lakh against ₹1,793.89 lakh), down significantly from the prior quarter where it constituted 4% of revenue. This indicates a sharper focus on core operational profitability rather than non-operating gains.
Corporate Actions and AGM Schedule
The Board approved the convening of the company’s 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 9:30 am. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
Shareholders will consider the declaration of a final dividend of Re 0.20 per equity share (10% on face value of ₹2) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend will be paid to eligible shareholders as per the Beneficial Ownership Position (BENPOS) on September 21, 2026. Payment is scheduled on or before October 27, 2026.
Key Dates
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 32nd AGM Date | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Book Closure Start | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| Book Closure End | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Record Date for Dividend | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| E-Voting Cut-off | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| E-Voting Period | Sep 24, 10:00 am – Sep 27, 5:00 pm |
Mrs Payal Jain, Non-Independent Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and seeks re-election. The Board also approved the appointment of a new Secretarial Auditor to replace Mr Gopikrishnan Madanagopal, who is retiring after his term concludes.
Mr Gopikrishnan Madanagopal, Practising Company Secretary, has been appointed as Scrutiniser for electronic voting at the AGM. Electronic voting will be available via CDSL’s website www.evotingindia.com with EVSN No.: 260817015.
Historical Stock Returns for Rasi Electrodes
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.31% | +17.99% | +17.51% | +17.41% | -20.54% | 0.0% |
Will Rasi Electrodes be able to sustain its cost-efficiency gains in Q2FY27 if raw material prices or input costs rise?
How might the 9% year-on-year revenue contraction impact the company's long-term growth trajectory and market share in the electrodes sector?
What strategic initiatives is the company planning to reverse the declining trend in revenue from operations for the remainder of FY27?


































