Shlokka Dyes FY26 net profit falls to ₹495.96 lakh
Shlokka Dyes Limited reported a 51% decline in net profit to ₹495.96 lakh for FY26, with revenue falling to ₹8,194.13 lakh. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion but highlighted material deviations in IPO fund utilization, including excess use of proceeds for working capital and unapproved expenditures.

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Shlokka Dyes Limited reported a net profit of ₹495.96 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a decline from ₹1,004.20 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹8,194.13 lakh, compared to ₹10,342.62 lakh in FY25. The board approved the audited standalone financial results for the half-year and financial year ended March 31, 2026, during a meeting held on May 27, 2026.
M/s Patel & Panchal, Chartered Accountants, the statutory auditors, issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results. However, the auditors drew attention to deviations and non-compliance in the utilization of funds raised through the Initial Public Offering (IPO). Specifically, issue proceeds aggregating to ₹1,256.83 lakh were utilized in excess of the allocation towards working capital requirements, and expenditures amounting to ₹55.75 lakh were incurred on items not specified in the objects of the issue. Shareholder approval for these material deviations had not been obtained as of the balance sheet date.
Financial Performance
The company's total income for FY26 was ₹8,289.81 lakh, down from ₹10,345.46 lakh in the prior year. Total expenses decreased to ₹7,643.75 lakh from ₹9,144.19 lakh. For the half-year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net profit of ₹348.26 lakh on revenue of ₹5,058.96 lakh.
| Metric | FY26 (₹ in Lakhs) | FY25 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 8,194.13 | 10,342.62 |
| Total Income | 8,289.81 | 10,345.46 |
| Total Expenses | 7,643.75 | 9,144.19 |
| Net Profit | 495.96 | 1,004.20 |
| Earnings Per Share (Basic) | 2.32 | 6.67 |
IPO Fund Utilization
As of March 31, 2026, unutilized funds amounting to ₹389.18 lakh were outstanding. This includes ₹274.14 lakh lying in the Public Issue Account with Axis Bank, ₹15.04 lakh in a current account with State Bank of India, and ₹100.00 lakh outstanding or pending recovery. The status of investor complaints for the half-year ended March 31, 2026, showed that all 6 complaints received during the period were resolved.
Historical Stock Returns for Shlokka Dyes
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.00% | -1.13% | -2.16% | -33.89% | -71.35% | -71.35% |
What specific corrective measures will management take to address the auditor's concerns regarding IPO fund deviations?
How will the company seek shareholder approval for the material non-compliance in fund utilization, and what is the timeline?
What is the strategy for deploying the remaining ₹389.18 lakh in unutilized IPO funds to prevent further lapses?


























