Norben Tea & Exports Reports Strong Q3FY26 Performance with 49.8% Revenue Growth
Norben Tea & Exports Limited reported strong Q3FY26 results with revenue from operations of ₹301.83 lakhs, up 49.8% year-on-year from ₹201.58 lakhs. The company achieved profitability turnaround with net profit of ₹9.47 lakhs versus net loss of ₹14.66 lakhs in Q3FY25. Nine-month revenue reached ₹664.09 lakhs with net profit of ₹49.17 lakhs. The results were approved by the Board on February 13, 2026, following audit committee review and statutory auditor's limited review.
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Norben Tea & Exports Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating strong operational recovery with significant revenue growth and a return to profitability during the quarter.
Strong Quarter Performance Drives Revenue Growth
The company delivered impressive quarterly results with revenue from operations reaching ₹301.83 lakhs in Q3FY26, representing a robust 49.8% increase from ₹201.58 lakhs recorded in Q3FY25. This substantial growth reflects improved business momentum in the tea cultivation and manufacturing segment.
| Performance Metric: | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹301.83 lakhs | ₹201.58 lakhs | +49.8% |
| Total Income: | ₹302.24 lakhs | ₹202.14 lakhs | +49.5% |
| Net Profit/(Loss): | ₹9.47 lakhs | (₹14.66 lakhs) | Positive turnaround |
| Basic EPS: | ₹0.06 | (₹0.12) | Positive turnaround |
Profitability Turnaround and Cost Management
The company achieved a significant turnaround in profitability, reporting net profit after tax of ₹9.47 lakhs in Q3FY26 compared to a net loss of ₹14.66 lakhs in Q3FY25. Total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹292.77 lakhs, reflecting effective cost management despite higher business volumes. Key expense components included employee benefits expense of ₹95.22 lakhs, finance costs of ₹24.09 lakhs, and other expenses of ₹34.86 lakhs.
Nine-Month Performance Analysis
For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, the company reported steady performance with total revenue of ₹664.09 lakhs compared to ₹656.92 lakhs in the corresponding period of the previous year. However, nine-month net profit declined to ₹49.17 lakhs from ₹85.58 lakhs in the prior year period.
| Nine-Month Metrics: | FY26 (9M) | FY25 (9M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹664.09 lakhs | ₹656.92 lakhs | +1.1% |
| Net Profit: | ₹49.17 lakhs | ₹85.58 lakhs | -42.6% |
| Basic EPS: | ₹0.32 | ₹0.73 | -56.2% |
Capital Structure and Business Operations
The company's paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹1,554.41 lakhs as of December 31, 2025, compared to ₹1,175.00 lakhs in the previous year, reflecting capital expansion initiatives. Norben Tea & Exports operates primarily in tea cultivation, manufacturing, and sales, which the company notes is seasonal in nature.
Regulatory Compliance and Audit Status
The unaudited financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on February 13, 2026. The limited review was conducted by statutory auditors A O Mittal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, in compliance with Regulation 33 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The company emphasized that due to the seasonal nature of the tea business, quarterly figures should not be considered representative of full-year results.
Historical Stock Returns for Norben Tea & Exports
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.99% | -5.02% | +0.80% | +65.40% | +85.46% | +1,095.52% |
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