Ester Industries Q3FY26 Results: Net Loss ₹124M, Leadership Re-appointments Approved
Ester Industries announced Q3FY26 results showing consolidated net loss of ₹124.13 million versus profit of ₹248.16 million in Q3FY25, with revenue declining to ₹33,898.02 million. The Board approved re-appointments of Mr. Arvind Singhania as Managing Director and Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rustagi as Whole-time Director for three-year terms from April 2026 to March 2029, subject to shareholder approval.

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Ester Industries announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reporting a consolidated net loss and significant operational challenges. The Board of Directors also approved key leadership re-appointments during their meeting held on February 6, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
The company's consolidated financial results show a marked deterioration in performance compared to the previous year. Revenue from operations declined to ₹33,898.02 million from ₹34,557.68 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
| Financial Metric: | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue: | ₹33,898.02 million | ₹34,557.68 million | Decline |
| Consolidated Net Loss: | ₹124.13 million | Profit ₹248.16 million | Loss of ₹372.29 million |
| Standalone Revenue: | ₹25,006.11 million | ₹27,471.87 million | Decline |
| Standalone Net Loss: | ₹48.87 million | Profit ₹186.09 million | Loss swing |
Segment-wise Performance Analysis
The company operates through two primary business segments with mixed performance during the quarter. The Polyester chips and film segment recorded revenue of ₹28,773.61 million compared to ₹31,594.05 million in the previous year, while the Speciality polymers segment showed growth with revenue of ₹5,124.41 million against ₹2,963.63 million in Q3 FY25.
Corporate Governance Developments
The Board of Directors approved significant leadership decisions during their February 6, 2026 meeting. The company announced the re-appointment of Mr. Arvind Singhania as Managing Director designated as Executive Chairman & CEO for another three-year term from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, subject to shareholder approval.
| Leadership Changes: | Details |
|---|---|
| Managing Director Re-appointment: | Mr. Arvind Singhania (DIN: 00934017) |
| Whole-time Director Re-appointment: | Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rustagi (DIN: 00879345) |
| Term Period: | April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029 |
| Approval Required: | Shareholders via Postal Ballot |
Operational and Regulatory Updates
The company has been impacted by the implementation of New Labour Codes effective November 21, 2025, which resulted in a one-time increase in employee benefit provisions of ₹267.14 million for the consolidated entity. Additionally, the company granted 19,188 stock options under the ESOP 2024 plan on January 8, 2026, with an exercise price of ₹79 per share.
The financial results demonstrate the challenges faced by the company in maintaining profitability amid operational headwinds, while the leadership continuity through re-appointments indicates strategic stability for the upcoming period.
Historical Stock Returns for Ester Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -5.03% | +0.38% | -4.76% | -12.47% | -43.00% | -10.29% |


































