Tree House Education Q1 Results: Net Loss at ₹212.52 lakhs vs Profit YoY
Tree House Education & Accessories Limited reported a standalone net loss after comprehensive income of ₹212.52 lakhs for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reversing a profit of ₹16.38 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, as total income fell to ₹121.68 lakhs and total expenses surged to ₹423.45 lakhs. On a consolidated basis, the net loss after comprehensive income was ₹212.84 lakhs versus a profit of ₹16.24 lakhs in Q1 FY26. The Board also approved the appointment of M/s. Dharmesh Parekh & Associates as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27, along with annual report documents and the notice for the 20th AGM. The company continues to face significant legal proceedings, including an ongoing forensic audit by the Economic Offence Wing of Mumbai Police and multiple property-related disputes, with a cumulative recovery of Rs. 17.95 crores out of Rs. 136.18 crores in refundable security deposits from Mira Education Trust as of June 30, 2026.

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Tree House Education & Accessories Limited's Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 7, 2026, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The results reflect a significant deterioration in financial performance compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year, with the company swinging to a net loss on both standalone and consolidated bases.
Standalone Financial Performance
On a standalone basis, the company reported total income of ₹121.68 lakhs for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to ₹143.72 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations declined to ₹114.98 lakhs from ₹143.72 lakhs, while other income stood at ₹6.70 lakhs versus nil in the year-ago period. Total expenses surged to ₹423.45 lakhs from ₹128.56 lakhs, driven primarily by other expenses of ₹289.27 lakhs and depreciation & amortisation of ₹43.97 lakhs.
The following table summarises the standalone profit and loss performance across periods (₹ in lakhs):
| Metric: | Q1 FY27 (30-06-26) Unaudited | Q4 FY26 (31-03-26) Audited | Q1 FY26 (30-06-25) Unaudited | FY26 (31-03-26) Audited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | 114.98 | 62.46 | 143.72 | 399.10 |
| Other Income: | 6.70 | 82.42 | 0.00 | 23.86 |
| Total Income: | 121.68 | 144.88 | 143.72 | 422.96 |
| Operating Expenses: | 38.56 | 40.61 | 43.17 | 162.18 |
| Employee Benefits Expense: | 40.24 | 48.70 | 41.05 | 175.34 |
| Finance Costs: | 11.41 | 56.16 | 0.04 | 56.24 |
| Depreciation & Amortisation: | 43.97 | 130.56 | 15.37 | 177.00 |
| Other Expenses: | 289.27 | 1,142.80 | 28.93 | 1,233.66 |
| Total Expenses: | 423.45 | 1,418.83 | 128.56 | 1,804.42 |
| Loss Before Tax: | (301.77) | (1,273.95) | 15.16 | (1,381.46) |
| Loss After Tax: | (221.21) | (907.40) | 10.43 | (1,006.71) |
| Share of Net Profit/(Loss) of Associates/JVs: | 8.69 | 1.97 | 5.95 | 9.80 |
| Net Loss/(Profit) for Period: | (212.52) | (905.43) | 16.38 | (996.91) |
| Loss After Comprehensive Income: | (212.52) | (608.30) | 16.38 | (699.78) |
| Basic EPS (₹): | (0.50) | (1.44) | 0.04 | (1.65) |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | (0.50) | (1.44) | 0.04 | (1.65) |
Consolidated Financial Performance
The consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, are largely in line with the standalone performance. Total consolidated income stood at ₹121.68 lakhs against ₹143.72 lakhs in Q1 FY26, while total consolidated expenses were ₹423.45 lakhs compared to ₹128.70 lakhs in the year-ago quarter. The consolidated net loss after comprehensive income was ₹212.84 lakhs for the quarter, versus a profit of ₹16.24 lakhs in Q1 FY26. The consolidated results include the financial performance of associate company JT Infrastructure Private Limited (50%), Aaviv Tutorials LLP (51% capital investment), and Aaviv Tutorials Partnership Firm (51% capital investment). The share of net profit from associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method was ₹8.37 lakhs for the quarter. Paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹4,231 lakhs (face value Rs. 10 per share), with reserves excluding revaluation reserves at ₹14,480.19 lakhs as at March 31, 2026.
Corporate Actions and Governance
At the same board meeting, several key governance and administrative matters were approved:
- Annual Report Documents: The Board's Report, Corporate Governance Report, and Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, were approved.
- Annual General Meeting: A draft notice convening the 20th Annual General Meeting of the members of the company was approved.
- Internal Auditor Appointment: On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, M/s. Dharmesh Parekh & Associates, Chartered Accountant – Proprietor, was appointed as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27 (effective April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). The firm was established in 2013 and the proprietor holds over 26 years of post-qualification experience spanning bank audits, statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, GST audits, income tax, indirect tax, company law matters, and project finance.
Legal Proceedings and Key Contingencies
The company disclosed several significant legal and financial contingencies in the auditor's limited review report:
- A forensic audit by the Economic Offence Wing of Mumbai Police against the company for the period from FY 2011-12 to FY 2017-18 is underway. The company is defending and pursuing legal cases on various forums.
- Mira Education Trust has filed a civil suit before the Hon. Vadodara Civil Judge (CD) against Zebar Realty LLP, in which the company has also been named as a defendant. The company received summons in March 2024 relating to a property sold to Zebar Realty LLP in FY 2022-23.
- An FIR was filed on February 26, 2025, against the company, its Managing Director, Directors, and KMPs by the Vadodara Detection of Crime Branch. Two independent directors were arrested on March 2, 2025, and subsequently released on regular bail on March 10, 2025. The Gujarat High Court, by its order dated March 20, 2025, granted interim relief restraining police authorities from taking coercive action and directed that no chargesheet be filed without prior permission of the court. The company's petition has been admitted for final hearing.
- The company has given a refundable security deposit of Rs. 136.18 crores to Mira Education Trust under a Facilitation Service Agreement dated March 1, 2012. The total agreed deposit was Rs. 143 Cr. The company has received Rs. 5 lakhs during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and a cumulative total of Rs. 17.95 crores towards refund of security deposit till June 30, 2026.
- The company had been awarded an arbitration award from Vidya Bharti Samiti regarding minimum guarantee charges and refund of security deposit of Rs. 29 Crores. However, Vidya Bharti Samiti communicated on April 10, 2026, about the closure of their only school in Jaipur, Rajasthan, rendering them unable to honour the award. The company is exploring legal options in this matter.
Auditor's Observations
The limited review of the standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was conducted by M/s. Rakesh Soni & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 114625W). The auditors noted that, based on their review, nothing came to their attention indicating any material misstatement or non-disclosure in the financial results as required under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. However, the auditors drew attention to the ongoing forensic audit, the civil and criminal legal proceedings, and the pending security deposit matters as described above.
Historical Stock Returns for Tree House Education
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.64% | +1.45% | -4.55% | -18.08% | -7.76% | -42.20% |
How might the ongoing forensic audit and criminal proceedings impact Tree House Education's ability to secure future financing or maintain its listing status?
What is the company's strategic plan to recover the remaining ₹125+ crores of the security deposit from Mira Education Trust given the slow refund pace?
How will the closure of Vidya Bharti Samiti's school affect the enforcement of the ₹29 crore arbitration award, and what alternative recovery mechanisms are being explored?


































