Kuwer Industries Reports Widened Net Loss in Q1 FY2026
Kuwer Industries Limited reported a net loss of Rs 161.37 crore for Q1 FY2026, nearly doubling from Rs 81.03 crore loss in Q1 FY2025. Revenue increased marginally to Rs 1,407.15 crore, up 2.3% year-over-year. Total expenses surged to Rs 1,583.74 crore, driven by higher material costs and inventory changes. EPS deteriorated to -Rs 1.78 from -Rs 0.09 in the previous year. The board approved these unaudited results on August 13, 2025.
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Kuwer Industries Limited, a New Delhi-based company, has reported a significant increase in net loss for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026. The company's financial results, approved by the board of directors on August 13, 2025, reveal challenges in profitability despite a slight increase in revenue.
Financial Performance
Kuwer Industries reported a net loss of Rs 161.37 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, nearly doubling from the Rs 81.03 crore loss recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. This widening of losses comes despite a marginal improvement in the company's top line.
Revenue from operations saw a modest increase, rising to Rs 1,407.15 crore from Rs 1,375.60 crore year-over-year, representing a growth of about 2.3%. However, this revenue growth was overshadowed by a substantial rise in expenses.
Expense Analysis
Total expenses for the quarter surged to Rs 1,583.74 crore, primarily driven by:
- Cost of materials consumed: Rs 1,275.66 crore
- Change in inventories: Rs 142.20 crore
- Finance costs: Rs 69.15 crore
- Depreciation and amortization: Rs 50.05 crore
The significant increase in expenses, particularly in the cost of materials and inventory changes, contributed to the expanded loss for the quarter.
Key Financial Metrics
| Particulars (in Rs crore) | Q1 FY2026 | Q1 FY2025 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1,407.15 | 1,375.60 | +2.3% |
| Total Expenses | 1,583.74 | 1,469.62 | +7.8% |
| Net Loss | (161.37) | (81.03) | +99.1% |
| Earnings Per Share (Rs) | (1.78) | (0.09) | -1,877.8% |
The company's earnings per share (EPS) deteriorated to negative Rs 1.78, compared to negative Rs 0.09 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Board Meeting and Audit Review
The board meeting, which commenced at 3:00 PM and concluded at 4:30 PM on August 13, 2025, approved these unaudited financial results. The results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and have undergone a "Limited Review" by the company's statutory auditors.
Segment Information
Kuwer Industries continues to operate in a single business segment, as noted in the company's disclosures. The financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and comply with the regulatory requirements set by SEBI.
Conclusion
As Kuwer Industries faces challenges in its financial performance, investors and stakeholders will be keenly watching the company's strategies to improve profitability and manage expenses in the coming quarters.
Note: All figures are in Indian Rupees (INR) and have been reported as per the company's financial statements.
Historical Stock Returns for Kuwer Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.39% | +4.25% | +11.61% | +20.08% | -39.32% | +196.21% |
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