Punjab Communications Reports Q3FY26 Net Loss of ₹90.86 Lacs Despite Revenue Growth
Punjab Communications Ltd announced Q3FY26 results showing net loss of ₹90.86 lacs compared to profit of ₹54.97 lacs in Q3FY25, despite strong revenue growth of 40.6% to ₹498.82 lacs. For nine months, company reported turnaround with profit of ₹267.19 lacs versus loss of ₹179.02 lacs in previous year, supported by 50.5% revenue increase to ₹2,758.48 lacs.
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Punjab communications has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reporting a net loss of ₹90.86 lacs compared to a profit of ₹54.97 lacs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The results were approved by the Board of Directors in their 237th meeting held on February 13, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
Despite reporting a quarterly loss, the company demonstrated strong revenue growth with total revenue increasing by 25.8% to ₹717.51 lacs in Q3FY26 from ₹570.33 lacs in Q3FY25. Revenue from operations grew significantly by 40.6% to ₹498.82 lacs compared to ₹354.72 lacs in the same period last year.
| Financial Metrics: | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹498.82 lacs | ₹354.72 lacs | +40.6% |
| Other Income: | ₹218.69 lacs | ₹215.61 lacs | +1.4% |
| Total Revenue: | ₹717.51 lacs | ₹570.33 lacs | +25.8% |
| Net Profit/(Loss): | (₹90.86 lacs) | ₹54.97 lacs | Loss |
| EPS (Basic): | (₹0.76) | ₹0.46 | Negative |
Expense Analysis
Total expenses increased substantially to ₹808.37 lacs in Q3FY26 from ₹581.13 lacs in Q3FY25, representing a 39.1% increase. The major expense components included employee benefits expense of ₹437.19 lacs, other expenses of ₹215.40 lacs, and cost of materials consumed at ₹127.81 lacs.
Nine-Month Performance
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Punjab Communications Ltd reported a net profit of ₹267.19 lacs compared to a loss of ₹179.02 lacs in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total revenue for the nine-month period reached ₹2,758.48 lacs, up from ₹1,833.01 lacs, marking a significant improvement of 50.5%.
| Nine-Month Metrics: | FY26 (9M) | FY25 (9M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹1,982.33 lacs | ₹1,229.46 lacs | +61.2% |
| Total Revenue: | ₹2,758.48 lacs | ₹1,833.01 lacs | +50.5% |
| Net Profit/(Loss): | ₹267.19 lacs | (₹179.02 lacs) | Positive turnaround |
| EPS (Basic): | ₹2.22 | (₹1.49) | Positive |
Auditor's Qualified Opinion
The statutory auditors, M/s Charanjit Singh & Associates, issued a qualified opinion on the financial results, highlighting concerns regarding inventory valuation methods and compliance with Indian Accounting Standards. The auditors noted that the company values inventory using the last purchase rate method instead of the prescribed FIFO method, and physical verification of inventories is not conducted.
Corporate Details
The company's paid-up equity share capital remains unchanged at ₹1,202.36 lacs with a face value of ₹10 per share. The board meeting commenced at 12:15 PM and concluded at 1:45 PM on February 13, 2026, with the results being communicated to the Bombay Stock Exchange in compliance with SEBI regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Punjab Communications
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| 0.0% | -3.61% | +1.41% | +6.41% | +19.46% | 0.0% |
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