Chandra Prabhu International announced its unaudited financial results for Q3FY26, revealing a challenging quarter with significant revenue decline and reduced profitability. The company, engaged in coal trading, scrap metal, and agricultural equipment businesses, reported results that reflect difficult market conditions across its operating segments.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's financial performance for Q3FY26 showed substantial year-over-year decline across key metrics:

Quarterly Performance Analysis

Revenue from operations declined significantly to ₹8,885.01 lakh in Q3FY26 from ₹26,516.44 lakh in Q3FY25. Total income, including other income of ₹22.90 lakh, reached ₹8,907.91 lakh compared to ₹26,873.62 lakh in the previous year. The company reported total expenses of ₹8,907.90 lakh, resulting in a marginal profit before exceptional items and tax of ₹0.01 lakh.

Exceptional items contributed ₹16.20 lakh to the quarter's performance, leading to a profit before tax of ₹16.21 lakh. With no tax expenses recorded for the quarter, net profit stood at ₹16.21 lakh, representing a 95.1% decline from ₹328.60 lakh in Q3FY25.

Nine-Month Performance

The nine-month period ending December 31, 2025, presented even more challenging results:

Segment-wise Performance

The company operates through multiple business divisions, each showing varied performance:

Coal Division: Generated revenue of ₹8,143.66 lakh in Q3FY26 compared to ₹15,326.01 lakh in Q3FY25. The segment reported a profit of ₹589.34 lakh before tax and interest, recovering from a loss of ₹197.83 lakh in the previous year.

Metal Division: Revenue declined to ₹741.35 lakh from ₹11,188.57 lakh in Q3FY25. The division recorded a loss of ₹513.45 lakh compared to a profit of ₹498.50 lakh in the corresponding quarter last year.

Corporate Governance

The Board of Directors approved these unaudited financial results in their meeting held on January 30, 2026, which commenced at 12:30 PM and concluded at 2:35 PM. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee before board approval and have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).

The company's paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹554.70 lakh from ₹369.80 lakh in the previous year, reflecting changes in the capital structure. The results will be published in newspapers as per SEBI Listing Regulations requirements and are available on the company's website and BSE portal.

Chandra Prabhu International Limited has issued a formal response to Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) regarding queries about significant trading volume increases in its scrip. The company addressed BSE's inquiry dated January 20, 2026, through a comprehensive clarification letter on January 21, 2026.

Company's Response to Volume Movement Query

The BSE had sought clarification through reference number L/SURV/ONL/PV/AJ/2025-2026/3297 regarding the notable surge in trading volume of the company's shares across exchanges. In response, Chandra Prabhu International emphasized its commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency in market disclosures.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure Standards

The company stated that it has consistently disclosed all material events, information, and developments affecting its operations and performance to stock exchanges. This includes compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, particularly regarding Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.

Chandra Prabhu International confirmed that no material information or events have been withheld from disclosure, maintaining its commitment to transparency in investor communications.

Management Position on Trading Activities

The company's management and promoters clarified their stance regarding recent market movements:

• Promoters and management have not been involved in trading activities related to the company's scrip
• No connection exists between management actions and recent price or volume movements
• Current market fluctuations are attributed to prevailing market conditions
• Trading volume increases are considered market-driven phenomena beyond company control

Corporate Governance Commitment

Chandra Prabhu International reiterated its dedication to maintaining highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The company emphasized that regulatory adherence remains a top priority in all its operations and market-related activities.

The response was signed by Deepak Raj Singh, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, reinforcing the company's formal commitment to addressing regulatory inquiries promptly and transparently.