Sri Chakra Cement Q3FY26 Results: Loss Narrows to ₹943.72 Lakhs Despite Revenue Decline
Sri Chakra Cement Limited reported Q3FY26 results with a net loss of ₹943.72 lakhs, representing a 26.09% improvement from the ₹1,276.99 lakhs loss in Q3FY25. Revenue increased 4.54% to ₹2,661.04 lakhs, while total expenses decreased 4.30% to ₹3,710.64 lakhs. For the nine-month period, the company achieved 22.94% revenue growth to ₹9,838.50 lakhs and reduced losses by 44.42% to ₹2,115.05 lakhs. The Board approved these unaudited results on February 5, 2026, with clean auditor review from C. Ramachandram & Co.
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Sri Chakra Cement Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, showing a net loss of ₹943.72 lakhs compared to ₹1,276.99 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The Hyderabad-based cement manufacturer's Board of Directors approved these results during a meeting held on February 5, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
The company's operational performance showed mixed results during the third quarter of FY26:
| Metric | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | ₹2,661.04 lakhs | ₹2,545.56 lakhs | +4.54% |
| Other Income | ₹68.27 lakhs | ₹40.92 lakhs | +66.88% |
| Total Income | ₹2,729.31 lakhs | ₹2,586.48 lakhs | +5.52% |
| Total Expenses | ₹3,710.64 lakhs | ₹3,877.47 lakhs | -4.30% |
| Net Loss | ₹943.72 lakhs | ₹1,276.99 lakhs | -26.09% |
Cost Structure Analysis
The company demonstrated improved cost management across several expense categories. Cost of materials consumed decreased significantly to ₹761.09 lakhs from ₹1,263.27 lakhs in Q3FY25. Employee benefit expenses remained relatively stable at ₹474.75 lakhs compared to ₹473.25 lakhs in the previous year. Finance costs declined to ₹103.15 lakhs from ₹115.45 lakhs, while depreciation and amortization expenses increased marginally to ₹273.39 lakhs from ₹265.13 lakhs.
Nine-Month Performance
For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, Sri Chakra Cement reported comprehensive financial metrics:
| Parameter | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹9,838.50 lakhs | ₹8,002.58 lakhs | +22.94% |
| Total Income | ₹10,058.50 lakhs | ₹8,196.71 lakhs | +22.71% |
| Net Loss | ₹2,115.05 lakhs | ₹3,804.63 lakhs | -44.42% |
| Basic EPS | ₹(23.50) | ₹(42.27) | Improvement |
Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure
The company's earnings per share for Q3FY26 stood at ₹(10.49) compared to ₹(14.19) in Q3FY25, reflecting the reduced loss per share. The paid-up share capital remained constant at ₹900 lakhs, with 90 lakh equity shares of ₹10 face value each. Both basic and diluted earnings per share figures were identical, indicating no dilutive securities in the capital structure.
Regulatory Compliance and Audit
Statutory auditor C. Ramachandram & Co, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No: 002864S), conducted a limited review of the quarterly results and provided an unqualified review report. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Interim Financial Reporting) and disclosed all required information under SEBI LODR Regulations 2015.
Operational Notes
The company operates primarily in the cement segment, with management noting that segment-wise reporting is not applicable as operations relate to a single business segment. The results reflect the company's ongoing operational challenges while demonstrating improved cost control measures and reduced losses compared to the previous year's corresponding period.
Historical Stock Returns for Sri Chakra Cement Limited
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +9.98% | 0.0% | +14.82% | -45.43% | -62.17% | +977.46% |
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