Zodiac Ventures reported a significant expansion in its top line for the first quarter of FY27, driven by a substantial increase in operational income. The company’s standalone revenue from operations rose 75% year-on-year to ₹111.36 lakh in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to ₹63.67 lakh in the corresponding period of FY26.

Despite the robust revenue growth, the bottom line contracted sharply. Net profit after tax fell to ₹13.88 lakh from ₹29.03 lakh recorded in Q1FY26. This divergence between top-line growth and bottom-line contraction suggests increased cost pressures or lower margins during the period, as operating expenses likely outpaced the revenue gains.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results at a meeting held on August 14, 2026. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by the statutory auditors.

Financial Highlights

What the Numbers Show

The most striking feature of the quarter is the disconnect between revenue generation and profitability. While Zodiac Ventures nearly doubled its operational income compared to the previous year, its net profit before tax declined by more than half. This indicates that the additional revenue did not translate into proportional earnings, pointing towards either higher input costs, increased operational expenditures, or a shift in the product mix towards lower-margin offerings during Q1FY27.

Earnings per share (EPS) reflected this trend, dropping to ₹0.02 from ₹0.08 in the same quarter last year. The paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹826.98 lakh, indicating no new equity issuance or buyback activity during the period.

Zodiac Ventures Ltd has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that Mr. Rustom Deboo has resigned from his position as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The resignation is effective from the close of business hours on May 22, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company stated that the resignation was submitted due to personal reasons. Mr. Deboo served in the role for over six years. In his resignation letter dated April 1, 2026, he expressed his gratitude to the Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve the organization.

Appointment Process

Zodiac Ventures Ltd confirmed that it is currently in the process of appointing a new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The company stated that the upcoming appointment will be duly intimated to the stock exchanges once finalized.

Resignation Details

The specific details regarding the change in the compliance officer's position were provided in the official announcement.

The letter of resignation along with the detailed reasons has been enclosed with the regulatory filing. The company has requested the exchange to take the information on record.