Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Reports Strong Q3FY26 Performance with 62.9% Jump in Net Profit

Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited has delivered impressive financial results for Q3FY26, demonstrating strong operational performance across its business segments. The company's Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, during their meeting held on January 21, 2026.

Strong Quarterly Performance

The company reported significant growth in key financial metrics for Q3FY26 compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year:

Metric	Q3FY26	Q3FY25	Growth (%)
Revenue from Operations	₹26,573.29 lakhs	₹19,876.02 lakhs	+33.7%
Net Profit	₹2,043.96 lakhs	₹1,255.16 lakhs	+62.9%
Total Income	₹26,613.63 lakhs	₹19,897.42 lakhs	+33.7%
Earnings Per Share	₹2.11	₹1.29	+63.6%

Nine-Month Period Shows Remarkable Turnaround

The nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, showcased an exceptional turnaround in the company's financial performance:

Parameter	9M FY26	9M FY25	Change
Revenue from Operations	₹80,865.49 lakhs	₹55,948.63 lakhs	+44.5%
Net Profit/(Loss)	₹6,333.57 lakhs	₹(722.61) lakhs	Positive turnaround
Total Income	₹80,960.37 lakhs	₹56,007.12 lakhs	+44.6%
Earnings Per Share	₹6.53	₹(0.75)	Positive turnaround

Segment-wise Performance Analysis

The company operates through two primary business segments, both showing strong performance during Q3FY26:

Fertilizers Segment:

Revenue: ₹22,336.16 lakhs (Q3FY26) vs ₹17,559.94 lakhs (Q3FY25)
Segment Result: ₹1,955.03 lakhs profit vs ₹598.05 lakhs loss in Q3FY25
Nine-month revenue: ₹68,171.67 lakhs vs ₹50,831.06 lakhs

Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals Segment:

Revenue: ₹6,818.09 lakhs (Q3FY26) vs ₹4,885.67 lakhs (Q3FY25)
Segment Result: ₹1,024.04 lakhs vs ₹1,418.74 lakhs in Q3FY25
Nine-month revenue: ₹20,377.76 lakhs vs ₹8,992.98 lakhs

Financial Position and Capital Structure

The company maintained a stable capital structure with paid-up equity share capital of ₹969.89 lakhs, consisting of shares with a face value of ₹1 each. Total comprehensive income for Q3FY26 stood at ₹2,002.23 lakhs compared to ₹1,262.13 lakhs in Q3FY25.

Operational Efficiency Improvements

Total expenses for Q3FY26 were ₹24,555.64 lakhs compared to ₹19,801.28 lakhs in Q3FY25. The cost of material consumed increased to ₹18,252.61 lakhs from ₹14,034.44 lakhs, reflecting higher business volumes. Finance costs rose to ₹921.08 lakhs from ₹724.55 lakhs, while employee benefit expenses increased to ₹802.28 lakhs from ₹672.75 lakhs.

The financial results were reviewed by the audit committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Independent auditors NSBP & Co. provided an unmodified opinion on the unaudited financial results, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and listing regulations.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-4.62%	-8.76%	-19.24%	-39.59%	-12.72%	+126.40%

Khaitan chemicals & fertilizers Limited has successfully appointed Mr. Suman Jyoti Khaitan as an Independent Director following member approval during a meeting held on January 12, 2026. The meeting commenced at 11:30 AM and concluded at 11:48 AM, with shareholders approving the appointment through a special resolution.

Board Recommendation and Approval Process

The appointment was made based on recommendations from the company's Board of Directors and Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Members approved the resolution to appoint Mr. Suman Jyoti Khaitan (DIN: 00023370) as an Independent Director during the formal meeting process.

The company has confirmed compliance with regulatory requirements, stating that Mr. Khaitan is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or any other regulatory authority, in accordance with the circular dated June 20, 2018, issued by the Stock Exchanges.

Appointment Details and Terms

Parameter:	Details
Director Name:	Mr. Suman Jyoti Khaitan
DIN:	00023370
Position:	Independent Director
Term Duration:	Five years
Effective Date:	October 29, 2025
Member Approval Date:	January 12, 2026
Shareholding:	0 shares

The appointment represents a change in designation from Additional Independent Director to Independent Director, effectively regularizing his position on the board.

Professional Background

Mr. Suman Jyoti Khaitan brings extensive experience across diverse fields of practice to the board. His expertise spans multiple areas including:

Arbitration and litigation
Banking, finance, and insurance
Corporate law and governance
Bankruptcy and insolvency matters
Infrastructure and real estate
Taxation and regulatory compliance

He regularly provides advisory services on business restructuring, schemes of amalgamations, demergers and takeovers, overseas acquisitions, raising finance, tax planning, family settlements and trusts.

Updated Board Composition

Following the appointment, the company's board now comprises seven directors:

S. No.	Director Name	Designation
1	Mr. Shailesh Khaitan	Chairman & Managing Director
2	Mr. Utsav Khaitan	Joint Managing Director
3	Mr. Praveen Uniyal	Whole Time Director
4	Ms. Payal Gupta	Independent Women Director
5	Mr. Deepak Kumar Khemka	Independent Director
6	Mr. Suman Jyoti Khaitan	Independent Director

The appointment strengthens the company's independent director representation and brings additional expertise in legal and corporate advisory services to support the company's strategic initiatives and governance framework.