Lime Chemicals Limited Reports Q3FY26 Net Loss of Rs 7.97 Lakhs Against Prior Year Profit
Lime Chemicals Limited reported a net loss of Rs 7.97 lakhs for Q3FY26 ended December 31, 2025, marking a significant decline from the Rs 6.35 lakhs profit recorded in Q3FY25. Revenue from operations dropped substantially to Rs 153.17 lakhs from Rs 260.28 lakhs year-on-year. The nine-month performance also showed deterioration with a net loss of Rs 20.52 lakhs compared to a profit of Rs 16.26 lakhs in the corresponding period last year. The company's earnings per share turned negative at Rs (0.14) for the quarter.

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Lime Chemicals Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, showing a challenging performance with the company reporting a net loss during the period. The Board of Directors approved these results in their meeting held on February 14, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
The company's financial performance for Q3FY26 showed a significant decline compared to the previous year. The results highlight the operational challenges faced by the calcium carbonate manufacturer during the quarter.
| Financial Metric | Q3FY26 (Dec 31, 2025) | Q3FY25 (Dec 31, 2024) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | Rs 153.17 lakhs | Rs 260.28 lakhs | -41.16% |
| Other Income | Rs 3.43 lakhs | Rs 4.29 lakhs | -20.05% |
| Total Income | Rs 156.61 lakhs | Rs 264.57 lakhs | -40.81% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | Rs (7.97) lakhs | Rs 6.35 lakhs | Loss |
Nine-Month Performance Analysis
The nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, also reflected similar challenges for Lime Chemicals Limited. The company's performance during this extended period showed a reversal from profitability to losses.
| Parameter | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | Rs 483.88 lakhs | Rs 802.63 lakhs | -39.71% |
| Total Income | Rs 512.60 lakhs | Rs 814.18 lakhs | -37.04% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | Rs (20.52) lakhs | Rs 16.26 lakhs | Loss |
| Total Comprehensive Income | Rs (22.08) lakhs | Rs 12.79 lakhs | Negative |
Operational Expenses and Cost Structure
The company's expense structure for Q3FY26 totaled Rs 164.58 lakhs compared to Rs 258.22 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Key expense components included purchase of stock in trade at Rs 114.97 lakhs, employee benefits expenses of Rs 17.75 lakhs, and other expenditures amounting to Rs 27.51 lakhs.
Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure
Lime Chemicals Limited reported a basic and diluted earnings per share of Rs (0.14) for Q3FY26, compared to Rs 0.09 in Q3FY25. The company maintained its paid-up equity share capital at Rs 650.47 lakhs with a face value of Rs 10 per share.
Regulatory Compliance and Business Segment
The company operates primarily in manufacturing and dealing of calcium carbonate, which constitutes its single reportable business segment. The financial results were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards and were reviewed by the Audit Committee before Board approval. The auditors provided an unmodified opinion on the unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Historical Stock Returns for Lime Chemicals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | -6.67% | -7.08% | -29.21% | -39.86% | -37.93% |


























