Kothari Sugars Reports Significant Loss in Q2 and H1 FY26 Due to Lower Crushing and Adverse Weather
Kothari Sugars reported a loss of ₹723.24 lakhs in Q2 FY26 and ₹598.29 lakhs in H1 FY26, attributing it to reduced sugarcane availability from deficit rainfall and pest attacks.
The announcement of significant financial losses, coupled with a decline in revenue and a shift from profit to loss, has a high impact on investor confidence and the company's valuation. The underlying reasons (adverse weather, pest attacks) suggest ongoing operational risks.
The company reported significant losses for both the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025, a substantial reversal from profits in the previous year. This negative performance is explicitly linked to operational challenges like lower sugarcane availability due to adverse weather and pest attacks.
Kothari Sugars And Chemicals Limited held a Board Meeting on November 13, 2025, commencing at 11:05 hrs and concluding at 12:40 hrs. The Board approved the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. Key financial highlights include: * For the quarter ended September 30, 2025: * Revenue from Operations stood at ₹6,804.06 lakhs. * Total Income was ₹7,028.65 lakhs. * The company reported a loss before tax of ₹(1,079.59) lakhs. * Profit/(Loss) for the period was ₹(723.24) lakhs, a significant decline from a profit of ₹624.56 lakhs in the same quarter last year. * Basic Earnings per Equity Share (EPS) was ₹(0.87). * For the half year ended September 30, 2025: * Revenue from Operations was ₹13,473.38 lakhs. * Total Income reached ₹14,125.77 lakhs. * The company reported a loss before tax of ₹(915.47) lakhs. * Profit/(Loss) for the period was ₹(598.29) lakhs, compared to a profit of ₹571.37 lakhs in the prior half year. * Basic EPS was ₹(0.72).
The company noted that lower crushing, due to reduced sugarcane availability caused by deficit rainfall and pest attacks, resulted in lower revenue and consequent losses. An exceptional income of ₹155.84 lakhs was recorded from the reversal of a provision related to an Electricity matter (Startup Power).
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