Schneider Electric President net profit falls 46% in Q1FY27 to ₹44.73 million
Schneider Electric President Systems posted a 46% decline in Q1FY27 net profit to ₹44.73 million, driven by a 25% surge in total expenses that outstripped 17% revenue growth. Raw material costs and employee benefits contributed significantly to the expense rise. The Board approved the results on August 12, 2026, alongside new internal auditor appointments and related party transaction disclosures.

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Schneider Electric President Systems Limited reported a net profit of ₹44.73 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), down from ₹81.37 million in the corresponding period of FY25. Revenue from operations grew to ₹1,095.29 million, compared to ₹937.13 million in Q1FY25.
The company’s profit before tax stood at ₹62.29 million, lower than the ₹109.42 million recorded in Q1FY25. Total income for the quarter was ₹1,114.36 million, while total expenses rose to ₹1,052.07 million from ₹842.71 million in the prior year.
Financial Performance
| Metric: | Q1FY27 | Q1FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations: | ₹1,095.29 million | ₹937.13 million | +16.8% |
| Other income: | ₹19.07 million | ₹15.00 million | +27.1% |
| Total income: | ₹1,114.36 million | ₹952.13 million | +17.0% |
| Total expenses: | ₹1,052.07 million | ₹842.71 million | +24.8% |
| Profit before tax: | ₹62.29 million | ₹109.42 million | -43.1% |
| Net profit: | ₹44.73 million | ₹81.37 million | -45.0% |
Cost of raw material and components consumed increased to ₹811.72 million from ₹582.91 million in Q1FY25. Employee benefits expense rose to ₹99.32 million from ₹96.24 million. Finance costs decreased slightly to ₹0.80 million from ₹0.68 million.
What the Numbers Show
Revenue growth of approximately 17% was outpaced by a nearly 25% rise in total expenses, leading to a significant contraction in profitability. While cost of materials accounted for the bulk of expense increases, other expenses also rose by roughly 24%, indicating broad-based cost inflation relative to top-line growth.
Corporate Actions
The Board of Directors, meeting on August 12, 2026, approved several administrative changes:
- Appointment of Mr. Devender Kumar Sharma as Internal Auditor for FY27, effective August 12, 2026, replacing Mr. Vinay Kumar Awasthi who resigned due to a role change within the Schneider Electric Group.
- Material related party transactions with Schneider Electric IT Business India Private Limited, Schneider Electric India Private Limited, Schneider Electric USA Inc., and Schneider Electric Mexico S.A. De C.V., subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The unaudited financial results were reviewed by M/s S.N. Dhawan & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants, who issued an unmodified limited review report. The company operates as a single primary business segment focused on products and systems for electricity distribution.
What specific operational strategies will Schneider Electric President Systems implement to curb the 24.8% rise in total expenses and restore profit margins in Q2FY27?
How might the significant increase in raw material costs impact the company's pricing power and competitiveness in the Indian electricity distribution market?
What are the expected financial implications of the approved related party transactions with Schneider Electric entities for future quarters?

























