Shri Keshav Cements narrows FY26 loss as revenue rises 32.85%
Shri Keshav Cements and Infra Limited reported a net loss of ₹652.88 lakh for FY26, compared to a loss of ₹616.85 lakh in FY25, while revenue from operations grew 32.85% year-on-year to ₹16,131.12 lakh. The Board approved the audited results on May 29, 2026, amidst a qualified audit opinion regarding a GST advance payment of ₹859.63 lakh. Despite higher total expenses and finance costs, the company reduced bank borrowings by over 15% to ₹153 crore and improved cash profits and EBITDA by 73% and 38% respectively.

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Shri Keshav Cements and Infra Limited reported a net loss of ₹652.88 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of ₹616.85 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations increased 32.85% year-on-year to ₹16,131.12 lakh from ₹12,145.34 lakh. The company's Board of Directors approved the audited financial results during a meeting held on May 29, 2026, under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The statutory auditor, M/s. Singhi & Co., issued a qualified opinion on the financial results. The qualification relates to an advance payment of GST amounting to ₹641.52 lakh plus interest and penalties of ₹218.11 lakh, totaling ₹859.63 lakh, made during financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22. The liability pertains to financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20 following a search by GST Intelligence. As the investigation by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) was not complete and no order had been passed by March 31, 2026, the auditors stated they were unable to comment on the impact on the financial statements. The management noted that a refund petition is pending in the High Court.
Operational metrics showed mixed performance. While annual sales and dispatches increased by over 32% and 36% year-on-year respectively, the company faced higher expenses. Total expenses for the year rose to ₹16,567.93 lakh from ₹12,630.09 lakh. Finance costs increased to ₹2,156.49 lakh from ₹1,810.13 lakh. However, the company reported that cash profits and EBITDA increased by 73% and 38% year-on-year, respectively.
The balance sheet indicates a reduction in bank borrowings by over 15% from ₹181 crore to ₹153 crore. Three term loans with a sanctioned value of ₹61.40 crore were prepaid and closed in FY26. Consequently, the repayment obligation for FY27 reduced by 20.79% to ₹22.93 crore from ₹28.95 crore in FY26. Total assets stood at ₹42,322.12 lakh as of March 31, 2026, up from ₹40,998.82 lakh a year earlier.
Financial Performance for FY26
| Metric | FY26 (₹ in Lakhs) | FY25 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 16,131.12 | 12,145.34 |
| Total Income | 16,463.31 | 12,459.93 |
| Total Expenses | 16,567.93 | 12,630.09 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | (652.88) | (616.85) |
| Earnings Per Share (Basic) | (3.73) | (3.52) |
Segment Performance
Revenue from the Cement segment grew to ₹13,637.80 lakh from ₹9,395.74 lakh in the previous year. The Solar Energy segment revenue declined to ₹1,388.02 lakh from ₹1,775.58 lakh. The Petrol and Diesel segment revenue increased to ₹1,105.31 lakh from ₹974.02 lakh.
Historical Stock Returns for Shri Keshav Cement & Infra
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.45% | -5.33% | -5.03% | -15.90% | +4.42% | +328.57% |
What is the expected timeline for the DGGI investigation conclusion, and how might a final adverse order impact the company's liquidity?
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