Puretrop Fruits Reports Strong Q3FY26 Turnaround, Announces ₹22 Crore Share Buyback

Puretrop Fruits Limited has demonstrated a strong operational turnaround in Q3FY26, delivering impressive financial performance alongside strategic corporate actions. The company's Board of Directors approved quarterly results for the period ended December 31, 2025, and announced a substantial share buyback program worth ₹22 crores.

Financial Performance Highlights

The company's Q3FY26 results showcase a remarkable recovery from the previous year's performance. Revenue from operations increased significantly, while the company successfully returned to profitability across key metrics.

Financial Metric	Q3FY26	Q3FY24	Change (%)
Revenue from Operations	₹2,637.28 lakhs	₹1,977.69 lakhs	+33.37%
Total Income	₹2,747.36 lakhs	₹1,975.92 lakhs	+39.04%
Net Profit	₹271.29 lakhs	₹(169.11) lakhs	Turnaround
EPS (Total Operations)	₹3.40	₹(2.12)	Positive

For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, the company maintained strong performance with net profit of ₹2,155.02 lakhs compared to ₹1,333.96 lakhs in the corresponding previous period, representing a 61.53% increase.

Share Buyback Program

The Board approved an ambitious share buyback program targeting up to 11,00,000 fully paid-up equity shares of face value ₹10 each. The buyback details present a compelling proposition for shareholders.

Buyback Parameter	Details
Maximum Shares	11,00,000 equity shares
Buyback Price	₹200 per share
Total Amount	₹22,00,00,000 (₹22 crores)
Percentage of Capital	17.42% of paid-up capital and free reserves
Method	Tender offer route (proportionate basis)
Small Shareholder Reservation	15% of buyback quantity

The buyback is subject to shareholder approval through special resolution via postal ballot and regulatory approvals. The company has noted the promoters' intention to participate in the proposed buyback.

Leadership Changes

The company announced significant changes in its key management personnel, effective from different dates in 2026.

CEO Appointment: Ms. Dipti Ashok Motiani, daughter of Managing Director Mr. Ashok Motiani and Whole-time Director Mrs. Nanita Motiani, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer from March 1, 2026. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and has been associated with the company since 2009, currently serving as Vice President.

Company Secretary Changes: Ms. Preeti Jaiswar will resign as Company Secretary effective January 31, 2026, while Ms. Vanishika Lunia will take over as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer from February 1, 2026.

Operational Segments

The company's performance benefited from both continuing and discontinued operations. Continuing operations generated profit of ₹260.25 lakhs in Q3FY26 versus a loss of ₹334.54 lakhs in Q3FY24. Discontinued operations contributed ₹11.04 lakhs profit, primarily from revenue-sharing arrangements related to the previously transferred fresh fruit business.

Current Shareholding Structure

As of December 31, 2025, the pre-buyback shareholding pattern shows promoters and promoter group holding 62.39% stake with 49,72,721 shares, while public and other shareholders own 37.61% with 29,97,181 shares. The total paid-up equity share capital stands at ₹796.99 lakhs with 79,69,902 shares outstanding.

The company's strong financial recovery, combined with the substantial buyback program and leadership strengthening, positions it well for continued growth in the fruits processing sector.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.48%	+16.18%	+11.70%	+40.88%	+13.17%	+127.89%

Puretrop Fruits Limited has demonstrated a strong financial recovery in Q3FY26, marking a significant turnaround from the previous year's performance. The company's Board of Directors, meeting on January 12, 2026, approved quarterly results and announced major corporate decisions including a substantial share buyback program.

Financial Performance Shows Strong Recovery

The company's Q3FY26 financial results reveal a dramatic improvement across key metrics. Revenue from operations increased by 33.37% year-on-year, while the company successfully turned around from losses to profitability.

Financial Metric	Q3FY26	Q3FY25	Change
Revenue from Operations	₹2,637.28 lakhs	₹1,977.69 lakhs	+33.37%
Total Income	₹2,747.36 lakhs	₹1,975.92 lakhs	+39.05%
Net Profit/(Loss)	₹271.29 lakhs	₹(169.11) lakhs	Turnaround
EPS (Total Operations)	₹3.40	₹(2.12)	Positive

The nine-month performance ending December 31, 2025, shows even more impressive results with net profit reaching ₹2,155.02 lakhs compared to ₹1,333.96 lakhs in the corresponding previous period. This strong performance was significantly boosted by discontinued operations, which contributed ₹1,571.13 lakhs to the bottom line.

Board Approves ₹22 Crore Share Buyback

In a major corporate action, the Board approved a comprehensive share buyback program targeting up to 11 lakh fully paid-up equity shares of ₹10 face value each. The buyback details demonstrate the company's confidence in its financial position and future prospects.

Buyback Parameter	Details
Maximum Shares	11,00,000 shares
Buyback Price	₹200 per share
Total Value	₹22 crores (excluding costs)
Method	Tender offer route
Percentage of Capital	17.42% of paid-up capital and free reserves

The buyback will be executed on a proportionate basis as per SEBI regulations, with 15% of shares reserved for small shareholders. The program requires shareholder approval through special resolution via postal ballot and is subject to regulatory approvals.

Leadership Changes Announced

The company announced significant changes in its key management personnel, reflecting its strategic focus on strengthening leadership capabilities.

CEO Appointment: Ms. Dipti Ashok Motiani, daughter of Managing Director Mr. Ashok Motiani and Whole-time Director Mrs. Nanita Motiani, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2026. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and has been associated with the company since 2009, currently serving as Vice President. She holds 6,19,566 shares in the company.

Company Secretary Changes: Ms. Preeti Jaiswar will resign as Company Secretary effective January 31, 2026, and will be succeeded by Ms. Vanshika Lunia (Membership No. A73889) from February 1, 2026. Ms. Lunia is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with expertise in statutory compliance and corporate governance.

Discontinued Operations Drive Profitability

A significant portion of the company's profitability stems from discontinued operations, which generated ₹1,571.13 lakhs in the nine-month period. This income relates to the company's previous transfer of its Fresh Fruit Business to Green Agrevolution Private Limited, with ongoing revenue-sharing arrangements for grape and pomegranate aril exports during Year 1 and Year 2 of the agreement.

Current Shareholding Structure

As of December 31, 2025, the company's shareholding pattern shows promoters and promoter group holding 62.39% of the total equity, with public and other shareholders owning the remaining 37.61%. The total paid-up equity share capital stands at ₹796.99 lakhs, comprising 79,69,902 shares of ₹10 face value each.

The buyback proposal, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, reflects the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value while maintaining a strong balance sheet position. The Board has noted the promoters' intention to participate in the proposed buyback, demonstrating their confidence in the company's prospects.