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:

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:

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.

Sri Chakra Cement Limited has announced the cessation of its Independent Director Mr. Ramamoorthy Puthalapattu following the completion of his second tenure. The director concluded his association with the company on December 16, 2025, marking the end of his final term as an Independent Director.

Director Cessation Details

The company informed BSE Limited about this corporate governance change through a regulatory filing dated December 23, 2025. The cessation became effective from the close of business hours on December 16, 2025.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company provided all required details as per Schedule III of the listing regulations and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023.

Company Acknowledgment

Sri Chakra Cement Limited has placed on record its appreciation for the valuable contribution and guidance provided by Mr. Puthalapattu during his association with the company as an Independent Director. The completion of his second tenure represents the conclusion of his maximum permissible term under corporate governance norms.

Communication Details

The regulatory filing was signed by Rajendra Babu Puthalapattu, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and submitted to BSE Limited under scrip code 518053. The company maintains its administrative office at Concrete House, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, with manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh.