Multipurpose Trading Reports Rs 59.62 Lakh Loss in Q1
Multipurpose Trading Agency's Q1 FY2026 results show a net loss of Rs 59.62 lakh, compared to a profit of Rs 1.98 lakh in Q1 FY2025. Total income decreased by 64.8% to Rs 12.70 lakh, while expenses increased by 300% to Rs 72.32 lakh. The loss is primarily attributed to higher finance costs of Rs 65.60 lakh. EPS turned negative at Rs 1.20. The board approved these results on August 14, 2025.
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Multipurpose Trading Agency has reported a significant loss for the first quarter, according to the company's latest financial results approved by the board on August 14, 2025.
Financial Performance
The company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reveal a net loss of Rs 59.62 lakh, a stark contrast to the profit of Rs 1.98 lakh reported in the same period last year. This downturn in performance is attributed to a combination of decreased income and increased expenses.
| Particulars (in Rs. Lakh) | Q1 FY2026 | Q1 FY2025 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 12.70 | 36.09 | -64.8% |
| Total Expenses | 72.32 | 18.08 | +300.0% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | (59.62) | 1.98 | N/A |
| EPS (Basic & Diluted) | (1.20) | 0.04 | N/A |
Revenue and Expenses
Multipurpose Trading Agency's total income for the quarter decreased significantly to Rs 12.70 lakh from Rs 36.09 lakh in the previous year, marking a 64.8% decline. Concurrently, the company's total expenses rose sharply to Rs 72.32 lakh from Rs 18.08 lakh year-over-year, representing a 300% increase.
Key Expense Factors
The surge in expenses was primarily driven by:
- Finance costs, which escalated to Rs 65.60 lakh from Rs 0.02 lakh in the same quarter last year.
- Employee benefits expense, which saw a modest increase to Rs 2.05 lakh from Rs 1.69 lakh.
Earnings Per Share
The company's financial performance resulted in a negative earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 1.20 for both basic and diluted calculations, compared to a positive EPS of Rs 0.04 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Board Approval and Investor Relations
The board of directors approved these unaudited financial results in a meeting held on August 14, 2025. The company also reported that there were no pending investor complaints as of the reporting date, indicating a stable investor relations environment despite the financial challenges.
Conclusion
Multipurpose Trading Agency faces significant headwinds, with a substantial increase in expenses, particularly in finance costs, outpacing its revenue. The company's management will likely need to address these challenges to improve its financial position in the coming quarters.
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