Archies Limited Reports Q3FY26 Results with 23% Revenue Decline

2 min read     Updated on 11 Feb 2026, 03:26 PM
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Overview

Archies Limited reported challenging Q3FY26 results with revenue from operations declining 23% to ₹1,369.74 lakhs and shifting to a net loss of ₹7.46 lakhs from a profit in the previous year. Nine-month revenue also decreased 11% to ₹4,580.55 lakhs, though the net loss improved compared to the previous year. The stationery and paper bag segment saw the steepest decline of 40%, while greeting cards showed growth of 25%.

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Archies Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, revealing a challenging performance with declining revenues and profitability pressures. The Board of Directors approved these results during their meeting held on February 11, 2026.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's financial performance showed significant headwinds during the third quarter of FY26. Revenue from operations declined substantially compared to the previous year, while the company shifted from profitability to losses.

Metric Q3 FY26 Q3 FY25 Change (%)
Revenue from Operations ₹1,369.74 lakhs ₹1,782.09 lakhs -23.1%
Total Income ₹1,457.76 lakhs ₹2,079.62 lakhs -29.9%
Net Profit/(Loss) ₹(7.46) lakhs ₹2.83 lakhs Loss
Basic EPS ₹(0.02) ₹0.01 Negative

Nine-Month Performance Analysis

The nine-month period ending December 31, 2025, also reflected the company's operational challenges. Revenue from operations for the nine-month period stood at ₹4,580.55 lakhs, representing an 11% decline from ₹5,132.38 lakhs in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Parameter 9M FY26 9M FY25 Variance
Revenue from Operations ₹4,580.55 lakhs ₹5,132.38 lakhs -10.8%
Total Income ₹5,145.26 lakhs ₹5,629.85 lakhs -8.6%
Net Loss ₹(2.67) lakhs ₹(35.86) lakhs Improved

Segment-wise Revenue Breakdown

Archies operates across multiple product segments, each showing varied performance during Q3FY26. The stationery and paper bag segment remained the largest revenue contributor, while the gifts segment also maintained significant contribution levels.

Segment Q3 FY26 Revenue Q3 FY25 Revenue Change (%)
Greeting Cards ₹216.41 lakhs ₹172.62 lakhs +25.4%
Stationery and Paper Bag ₹524.42 lakhs ₹870.52 lakhs -39.8%
Gifts ₹588.77 lakhs ₹678.93 lakhs -13.3%
Others ₹22.73 lakhs ₹31.39 lakhs -27.6%

Operational Expenses and Profitability

Total expenses for Q3FY26 amounted to ₹1,447.48 lakhs compared to ₹2,062.81 lakhs in Q3FY25, showing a 30% reduction. Key expense components included employee benefits expense of ₹310.33 lakhs, other expenses of ₹415.07 lakhs, and finance costs of ₹97.57 lakhs. The company reported profit before tax of ₹10.28 lakhs for the quarter, but after accounting for deferred tax of ₹17.74 lakhs, it resulted in a net loss.

Auditor Observations

The statutory auditors, Uberoi Sood & Kapoor, conducted a limited review of the financial results and highlighted certain matters. They noted their inability to comment on inventory valuation and mentioned that the company had not deposited Employees Provident Fund and Tax Deducted at Source for the period from August 2025 to December 2025. However, their opinion was not modified regarding these matters.

Corporate Information

The company maintains its registered office at Plot No. 191-F, Sector-4, IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. The paid-up equity capital remained unchanged at ₹675.62 lakhs with a face value of ₹2 per share. The results are also available on the company's investor website at www.archiesinvestors.in .

Historical Stock Returns for Archies

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
-0.26%-2.13%-6.19%-18.73%-21.78%+27.51%

Archies Limited Receives Credit Rating Affirmation from ICRA for Rs. 24.10 Crores Bank Line

1 min read     Updated on 27 Jan 2026, 06:23 PM
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Archies Limited has received credit rating affirmation from ICRA for its Rs. 24.10 crores bank credit line. The Rating Committee of ICRA affirmed the long-term rating at [ICRA]BB (Negative) for the company's Line of Credit facility. This disclosure was made to stock exchanges on January 27, 2026, in compliance with SEBI LODR regulations, with proper authorization from the company's Executive Director and CFO.

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Archies Limited has announced that ICRA has affirmed the credit rating for its bank credit facilities worth Rs. 24.10 crores. The company made this disclosure to stock exchanges in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Credit Rating Details

The Rating Committee of ICRA, after due consideration, has affirmed the long-term rating for the Line of Credit (LOC) at [ICRA]BB (Negative), pronounced as ICRA double B Negative. This rating affirmation covers the company's bank lines totaling Rs. 24.10 crores.

Rating Parameter: Details
Rating Agency: ICRA
Credit Facility Amount: Rs. 24.10 crores
Rating Assigned: [ICRA]BB (Negative)
Facility Type: Line of Credit (LOC)
Rating Action: Affirmed

Regulatory Compliance

The intimation was sent to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on January 27, 2026. The disclosure was signed by Jagdish Moolchandani, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Archies Limited, ensuring proper authorization and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Company Information

Archies Limited operates from its corporate office at C-148, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi, with its registered office located at Plot No. 191-F, Sector-4, I.M.T. Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. The company trades on NSE under the scrip ID 'ARCHIES' and on BSE under scrip code '532212'.

Historical Stock Returns for Archies

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
-0.26%-2.13%-6.19%-18.73%-21.78%+27.51%

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