Cochin Minerals and Rutile Reports Decline in Q2 Revenue and Profit

Cochin Minerals & Rutile , a leading manufacturer in the mineral industry, has announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. The company's performance shows a decline in both revenue and profit compared to the previous year, reflecting challenging market conditions.

Financial Highlights

Particulars (Rs. in lakhs)	Q2 FY2026	Q2 FY2025	H1 FY2026	H1 FY2025
Revenue from Operations	6,524.57	8,891.93	14,002.69	17,674.31
Total Income	6,764.15	9,135.71	14,521.05	18,030.36
Profit Before Tax	382.08	1,186.79	889.50	2,087.06
Net Profit	294.88	706.26	621.54	1,301.24
Earnings Per Share (Rs.)	3.77	9.02	7.94	16.62

Quarterly Performance

For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Cochin Minerals & Rutile reported:

Revenue from operations of Rs. 6,524.57 lakhs, down from Rs. 8,891.93 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Net profit decreased to Rs. 294.88 lakhs from Rs. 706.26 lakhs year-over-year.

Half-Yearly Results

For the six months ended September 30, 2025:

Revenue from operations stood at Rs. 14,002.69 lakhs, compared to Rs. 17,674.31 lakhs in the same period last year.
Net profit decreased to Rs. 621.54 lakhs from Rs. 1,301.24 lakhs in the previous year.

Earnings Per Share

Q2 EPS: Rs. 3.77, down from Rs. 9.02 in the same quarter of the previous year.
H1 EPS: Rs. 7.94, decreased from Rs. 16.62 in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Corporate Governance Measures

The company's Board of Directors has taken steps to enhance corporate governance:

Authorized personnel to determine the materiality of events and information for stock exchange disclosures.
Appointed Sreedeepa S as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
Named Joby Mathew as the Chief Financial Officer.

Additional Information

The financial results were approved by the Audit Committee and taken on record at the Board of Directors meeting held on November 8, 2025.
Cochin Minerals & Rutile continues to operate as a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU).
The company maintains its status as a Three Star Export House.

Investors and market watchers may closely monitor the company's performance in the coming quarters to assess the impact of these corporate governance measures on financial results.

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Cochin Minerals & Rutile , a leading player in the minerals industry, has announced a series of significant management changes. These appointments and transitions mark a new chapter in the company's leadership structure.

Key Management Appointments

The company has made several strategic appointments to strengthen its executive team:

Position	Appointee	Effective Date
Chairman Emeritus	Dr. S N Sasidharan Kartha	August 8, 2025
Chief Financial Officer	Mr. Joby Mathew	September 1, 2025
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer	Ms. Sreedeepa S	October 27, 2025

Chairman Emeritus Appointment

Dr. S N Sasidharan Kartha, the chief promoter and founder Managing Director of Cochin Minerals & Rutile, has been appointed as Chairman Emeritus for a five-year term, effective August 8, 2025. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Dr. Kartha's appointment recognizes his significant contributions to the company since its inception. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a 10,000 TPA capacity plant to a 50,000 TPA synthetic rutile producer, while also diversifying into water purifying chemicals production.

New Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Joby Mathew, a finance professional with over 15 years of experience, will take on the role of Chief Financial Officer from September 1, 2025. Mr. Mathew brings expertise in financial management, business transformation, treasury, risk, audit, and ERP systems to his new position.

Changes in Company Secretary Position

The company has announced a transition in the Company Secretary role:

Mr. Suresh Kumar P will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary from July 7, 2025, to August 31, 2025.
Mr. Kumar will then transition to the role of Chief General Manager (Finance) & Company Secretary from September 1, 2025.
Mr. Kumar will retire from his position on October 26, 2025.
Ms. Sreedeepa S will assume the role of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer effective October 27, 2025.

Additional Appointments

Cochin Minerals & Rutile has also made two key professional service appointments:

M/s. SEP Associates has been appointed as Secretarial Auditors for a five-year term from 2025-26 to 2029-30, subject to shareholder approval.
M/s. Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants, has been appointed as Internal Auditors for a three-year term from 2025-26 to 2027-28.

These management changes and appointments reflect Cochin Minerals & Rutile's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and corporate governance practices.