Responsive Industries has reported a mixed financial performance for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26, with increased profitability despite a decline in revenue.

Financial Highlights

The company's consolidated financial results for Q2 FY2025-26 show:

Profit Growth Despite Revenue Decline

Responsive Industries has managed to increase its net profit by 8.07% year-over-year, reaching ₹532.60 crore in Q2 FY2025-26, up from ₹492.80 crore in the same quarter last year. This growth in profitability comes despite a 10.23% decline in revenue, which fell to ₹3,137.50 crore from ₹3,495.20 crore in the corresponding period.

Improved Operational Efficiency

The company's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) saw a 5.66% increase, rising to ₹766.00 crore from ₹725.00 crore in the previous year. More notably, the EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 24.42%, up from 20.75% in Q2 FY2024-25, representing an improvement of 367 basis points.

Market Implications

The mixed results present a nuanced picture for investors. While the revenue decline may raise concerns about market demand or competitive pressures, the improved profitability and operational efficiency demonstrate the company's ability to manage costs effectively in a challenging environment.

Conclusion

Responsive Industries' Q2 FY2025-26 results highlight the company's ability to improve profitability and operational efficiency even in the face of revenue challenges. As the company moves forward, stakeholders will likely be watching closely to see if it can maintain this improved profitability while addressing the factors behind the revenue decline.

Responsive Industries Limited announced the resignation of Dr. Anita Shantaram (DIN: 00786517) from her position as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective November 5, 2025. The company disclosed this information in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Key Details of the Resignation

• Effective Date: Close of business hours on November 5, 2025
• Reason: Personal reasons and unavoidable circumstances
• Additional Positions Vacated:
  • Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Member of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee
  • Member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Board's Response

The Board of Directors of Responsive Industries Limited expressed their appreciation for Dr. Shantaram's valuable contributions and guidance during her tenure as an Independent Director.

Other Directorships

Dr. Shantaram continues to hold independent directorships in other listed entities:

Dr. Shantaram confirmed that there are no material reasons for her resignation other than those mentioned in her resignation letter. The company has made the resignation letter available on its website at www.responsiveindustries.com .

Responsive Industries Limited has informed the appropriate stock exchanges of this development, in line with regulatory requirements.