Rishi Laser Q1 Results: Net profit falls 72% YoY to ₹49.54 lakh
Rishi Laser's Q1FY27 net profit fell 72% to ₹49.54 lakh despite a 3% revenue increase to ₹4,225.88 lakh. Rising employee costs and finance expenses weighed on margins. The company also completed a warrant conversion raising capital for expansion.
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Rishi Laser reported a net profit of ₹49.54 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to ₹176.92 lakh in the corresponding period of FY25. Revenue from operations increased by 3% to ₹4,225.88 lakh from ₹4,103.21 lakh in Q1FY26.
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on August 13, 2026. The company also announced that its 34th Annual General Meeting will be held on September 25, 2026, through video conferencing or other audio-visual means.
Financial Performance
| Metric | Q1FY27 (Unaudited) | Q1FY26 (Unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹4,225.88 lakh | ₹4,103.21 lakh |
| Total Income | ₹4,244.14 lakh | ₹4,142.89 lakh |
| Profit Before Tax | ₹61.33 lakh | ₹264.50 lakh |
| Net Profit After Tax | ₹49.54 lakh | ₹176.92 lakh |
Revenue growth was offset by a rise in total expenses, which climbed to ₹4,182.81 lakh from ₹3,878.39 lakh in the prior year quarter. Employee benefits expense increased significantly to ₹925.87 lakh from ₹687.50 lakh. Finance costs also rose to ₹103.90 lakh compared to ₹68.89 lakh in Q1FY26.
Other income declined to ₹18.26 lakh from ₹39.68 lakh in the previous year. Depreciation and amortisation expense more than doubled to ₹127.50 lakh from ₹65.19 lakh.
Capital Raise and AGM Details
During the quarter, Rishi Laser allotted 8,00,000 equity shares upon conversion of warrants issued on a preferential basis at ₹150 each. Of these, 1,25,000 shares were allotted to promoters and 6,75,000 to non-promoters. The paid-up share capital has increased to ₹9,99,26,000, comprising 99,92,600 equity shares of ₹10 each. The proceeds were utilized for capital expansion and general corporate purposes.
The Board appointed M/s. Sudhanwa S Kalamkar & Associates as the scrutinizer for e-voting at the upcoming AGM. The meeting commenced at 2:00 pm and concluded at 2:55 pm on August 13, 2026.
What the Numbers Show
While revenue grew modestly, the profit margin contracted sharply due to disproportionate increases in operating costs. Employee benefits and finance costs together accounted for a significant portion of the expense rise, suggesting pressure on operational efficiency during the quarter.
Historical Stock Returns for Rishi Laser
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.23% | -8.81% | -7.59% | -6.58% | -13.45% | +727.59% |
What specific operational strategies is Rishi Laser implementing to control the sharp rise in employee benefits and finance costs in upcoming quarters?
How will the capital raised from the recent warrant conversion specifically accelerate revenue growth to offset current margin compression?
Given the significant increase in depreciation and amortization, what new capital assets or projects are driving these expenses, and when will they become fully operational?
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