Dhillon Freight Carrier Reports 76% Decline in Half-Year Profit to ₹42 Lakhs
Dhillon Freight Carrier Limited experienced a significant downturn in its financial performance for the half year ended September 30, 2025. Revenue from operations fell by 43.05% to ₹1,368.00 lakhs, while total income decreased by 43.47% to ₹1,398.00 lakhs. Profit after tax dropped by 64.41% to ₹42.00 lakhs, and earnings per share plummeted by 76.38% to ₹1.67. Despite revenue decline, the company managed to reduce total expenditure by 42.05%. Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹260.00 lakhs, down from ₹333.00 lakhs in March 2025.
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Dhillon Freight Carrier Limited, a logistics company, has reported a significant decline in its financial performance for the half year ended September 30, 2025. The company's unaudited standalone financial results reveal a sharp drop in both revenue and profitability compared to the previous year.
Key Financial Highlights
| Particulars (in ₹ Lakhs) | Half Year Ended Sept 30, 2025 | Half Year Ended Sept 30, 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1368.00 | 2402.00 | -43.05% |
| Total Income | 1398.00 | 2473.00 | -43.47% |
| Profit Before Tax | 56.00 | 157.00 | -64.33% |
| Profit After Tax | 42.00 | 118.00 | -64.41% |
| Earnings Per Share (₹) | 1.67 | 7.07 | -76.38% |
Revenue and Profitability
Dhillon Freight Carrier Limited experienced a substantial decline in its revenue from operations, which fell by 43.05% to ₹1,368.00 lakhs for the half year ended September 30, 2025, compared to ₹2,402.00 lakhs in the same period last year. The total income, including other income, also decreased by 43.47% to ₹1,398.00 lakhs from ₹2,473.00 lakhs in the previous year.
The company's profitability was significantly impacted, with profit before tax dropping by 64.33% to ₹56.00 lakhs from ₹157.00 lakhs in the corresponding period of the previous year. The profit after tax saw a similar decline of 64.41%, reaching ₹42.00 lakhs compared to ₹118.00 lakhs in the previous year.
Earnings Per Share
The earnings per share (EPS) of Dhillon Freight Carrier Limited witnessed a sharp decline of 76.38%, falling to ₹1.67 from ₹7.07 in the previous year. This substantial decrease in EPS reflects the company's reduced profitability and its impact on shareholder returns.
Cost Management
Despite the decline in revenue, the company managed to reduce its total expenditure by 42.05% to ₹1,342.00 lakhs from ₹2,316.00 lakhs in the previous year. The cost of rendering services, which is the largest expense component, decreased by 40.04% to ₹1,189.00 lakhs from ₹1,983.00 lakhs.
Balance Sheet Position
As of September 30, 2025, Dhillon Freight Carrier Limited reported total assets of ₹931.00 lakhs, slightly lower than the ₹971.00 lakhs reported as of March 31, 2025. The company's shareholders' funds stood at ₹420.00 lakhs, compared to ₹523.00 lakhs at the end of the previous financial year.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to ₹260.00 lakhs as of September 30, 2025, from ₹333.00 lakhs at the end of March 2025. However, this still represents a significant improvement from the ₹179.00 lakhs reported at the end of March 2024.
The financial results were reviewed by the audit committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on November 14, 2025. The independent auditor's review report, conducted by Ashok Kumar Duggar & Associates, Chartered Accountants, found no material misstatements in the financial results.
Dhillon Freight Carrier Limited, formerly known as Dhillon Freight Carrier Private Limited, operates in the logistics sector. The company's performance in the first half of the financial year 2025-26 reflects the challenges faced in the operating environment. Management's focus on cost reduction has partially mitigated the impact of reduced revenues, but the significant decline in profitability may require further strategic measures to improve the company's financial position in the coming quarters.
Historical Stock Returns for Dhillon Freight Carrier
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.29% | -8.08% | -7.36% | -28.27% | -28.27% | -28.27% |
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