Rupa & Company Q1 Results: Net profit surges 78% YoY to ₹9.60 crore

Rupa & Company reported a sharp acceleration in profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with standalone net profit after tax surging 78% year-on-year to ₹9.59 crore. The Bengaluru-based apparel manufacturer, known for brands such as Bumchums, Euro, and Rupa Jon, saw its consolidated net profit rise 49% to ₹8.26 crore, driven by robust top-line growth and improved operational efficiency.

Total income from operations increased 10.3% to ₹202.37 crore on a standalone basis, up from ₹183.50 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY25. Consolidated revenue followed a similar trajectory, climbing 10.1% to ₹202.43 crore. This revenue expansion provided a solid base for margin improvement, as pre-tax profits before exceptional items jumped 67% to ₹14.93 crore standalone, compared to ₹8.92 crore in Q1FY25.

Financial Performance Highlights

The company’s earnings per share (EPS) reflected the strong bottom-line growth, rising to ₹1.21 per share from ₹0.68 in the previous year. Consolidated EPS also improved to ₹1.04 from ₹0.69. The Board of Directors, led by Managing Director Kunj Bihari Agarwal, approved the unaudited financial results at a meeting held on August 10, 2026. The results were subsequently published in newspapers including Financial Express and Aajkal on August 11, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Particulars	Standalone Q1FY26	Standalone Q1FY25	Consolidated Q1FY26	Consolidated Q1FY25
Total Income from Operations	₹20,237.14 lakh	₹18,350.10 lakh	₹20,242.80 lakh	₹18,390.08 lakh
Net Profit Before Tax & Exceptional Items	₹1,492.83 lakh	₹892.29 lakh	₹1,223.38 lakh	₹911.17 lakh
Net Profit After Tax	₹959.96 lakh	₹537.75 lakh	₹826.34 lakh	₹552.44 lakh
Earnings Per Share (Basic & Diluted)	₹1.21	₹0.68	₹1.04	₹0.69

Figures in ₹ lakhs. Source: Company Filing

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue growth and profit expansion highlights a significant improvement in operating leverage. While revenue grew by approximately 10%, standalone net profit nearly doubled, indicating that fixed costs were absorbed more efficiently or that product mix shifted toward higher-margin categories. The gap between consolidated and standalone revenue remained negligible at ₹5.66 lakh, suggesting minimal inter-company eliminations or non-operating income contributions at the group level. This efficiency gain is critical for the apparel sector, where margins are often pressured by raw material costs and competitive pricing.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+1.27%	-8.65%	-8.56%	+2.96%	-23.18%	-66.03%

Rupa & Company Limited has opened a special window for the transfer and dematerialization of physical securities, running from February 05, 2026, to February 04, 2027. This regulatory move, mandated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026, allows shareholders to convert physical shares held prior to April 01, 2019, into demat form. The company also published its notice for the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in newspapers on August 06, 2026, confirming the meeting will be held on September 18, 2026.

The special transfer window aims to facilitate the dematerialization of physical securities that were sold or purchased before April 01, 2019. It also covers transfer requests submitted earlier but rejected or returned due to document deficiencies. Any securities transferred during this period must be credited to the transferee’s demat account and will be subject to a one-year lock-in from the date of registration. During this lock-in period, these securities cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged. Shareholders must lodge eligible transfer requests with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited (MDPL).

AGM and Dividend Details

The 41st AGM is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (IST) via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). This aligns with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025, and SEBI circulars. The record date for the FY26 dividend remains September 11, 2026. Members holding shares as of this cutoff can vote electronically through National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) via remote e-voting or during the AGM. The dividend payout is contingent upon shareholder approval at the AGM.

Event	Date	Mode / Details
Record Date for Dividend	September 11, 2026	Determines entitlement for FY26 dividend
41st AGM	September 18, 2026	Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM)
Special Transfer Window	February 05, 2026 – February 04, 2027	For physical securities traded pre-April 2019

Shareholders with registered email addresses will receive the AGM notice and Annual Report electronically. Those without registered emails will receive a letter with a web link to access the documents. The reports are also available on the company’s website, www.rupa.co.in , and stock exchange portals. Physical shareholders must update their PAN, contact details, bank account information, and specimen signatures with MDPL to receive dividends electronically, as mandated by SEBI from April 01, 2024.

Tax Implications and Compliance

Under the Income Tax Act, 2025, dividends are taxable in the hands of shareholders. Rupa & Company will deduct tax at source (TDS) before disbursing dividends, if approved at the AGM. Withholding tax rates depend on the shareholder’s residential status and submitted documentation. Investors are urged to submit necessary documents within the stipulated timelines mentioned in the AGM notice. The intimation regarding newspaper publication was issued under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, signed by Whole-time Director Ramesh Agarwal on August 06, 2026.