Vishal Fabrics Q1 Results: Net profit drops 13% YoY to ₹7.16 crore
Vishal Fabrics reported Q1FY26 consolidated net profit of ₹7.15 crore, down 21.9% YoY, with revenue falling 4.5% to ₹379.09 crore. Associate profits dropped nearly 90%, impacting group earnings. The company is assessing the financial impact of new labour codes effective November 2025.

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Vishal Fabrics Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹7.15 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 21.9% decline from ₹9.16 crore in the corresponding period of FY25. The Ahmedabad-based textile manufacturer saw revenue from operations drop 4.5% year-on-year to ₹379.09 crore, reflecting softer demand and higher input costs that squeezed operating margins during the initial quarter of FY26.
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on August 06, 2026, following a meeting held at Shanti Corporate House in Ahmedabad. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors S V J K and Associates, Chartered Accountants, pursuant to Regulations 33 and 52 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance
Standalone net profit stood at ₹7.05 crore, down 12.8% from ₹8.08 crore in Q1FY25. Consolidated earnings per share (EPS) were ₹0.29, compared to ₹0.44 in the prior year period. Standalone basic EPS was ₹0.28, down from ₹0.39.
| Metric | Standalone Q1FY26 | Standalone Q1FY25 | Consolidated Q1FY26 | Consolidated Q1FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹37,908.72 lakh | ₹39,716.82 lakh | ₹37,908.72 lakh | ₹39,716.82 lakh |
| Total expenses | ₹36,971.30 lakh | ₹38,673.71 lakh | ₹36,971.30 lakh | ₹38,673.71 lakh |
| Profit before tax | ₹946.23 lakh | ₹1,044.57 lakh | ₹946.23 lakh | ₹1,044.57 lakh |
| Net profit | ₹704.68 lakh | ₹808.37 lakh | ₹715.60 lakh | ₹916.40 lakh |
| Basic EPS (₹) | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.29 | 0.44 |
Cost of materials consumed rose to ₹34,025.10 lakh from ₹35,874.63 lakh in the standalone books, though this was partially offset by a reduction in inventory changes. Finance costs increased to ₹999.00 lakh from ₹969.76 lakh, adding pressure on the bottom line. Other income dropped significantly to ₹8.81 lakh from ₹1.47 lakh in the prior year, though it remained negligible relative to total income.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between revenue decline and expense management highlights operational challenges. While total expenses decreased slightly in absolute terms, the cost structure remained rigid relative to sales volume. The share in profit from associates—Chiripal Textile Mills Private Limited, Nandan Industries Private Limited, and Quality Exim Private Limited—contributed ₹10.93 lakh to consolidated profits, down sharply from ₹108.04 lakh in Q1FY25. This nearly 90% drop in associate contributions significantly impacted the consolidated bottom line, suggesting weaker performance across the group’s extended network.
Regulatory and Corporate Updates
The company is currently evaluating the financial implications of the New Labour Codes, which became effective on November 21, 2025. As per disclosures, the impact on employee benefit obligations is not reasonably determinable at this stage, and no adjustments have been made in the current financial results. Additionally, Vishal Fabrics converted 5,00,00,000 compulsorily convertible equity warrants into equity shares during FY25-26 upon receipt of the balance 75% issue price, increasing paid-up capital to ₹12,380.50 lakh.
Historical Stock Returns for Vishal Fabrics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.22% | +0.16% | -8.68% | -25.81% | -50.14% | -56.74% |
How might the full implementation of the New Labour Codes impact Vishal Fabrics' operating margins and employee benefit obligations in the upcoming quarters?
What specific strategies is management deploying to mitigate the pressure from rising input costs and softer demand in the textile sector?
Given the nearly 90% drop in profit contributions from associates, are there plans to restructure or divest underperforming joint ventures like Chiripal Textile Mills?


































