Quess Corp Reports Q1 FY26 Results with Revenue and Profit Growth Amidst Qualified Audit Opinion
The qualified audit opinion and substantial contingent liabilities, even if contested by the company, represent material financial and regulatory risks that could affect future earnings or cash flows. This warrants a medium impact, despite the positive operational performance for the quarter.
While the company reported an increase in revenue and profit for the quarter, the financial results are subject to a qualified audit opinion due to ongoing disputes with the Income Tax Authority regarding significant tax deductions (Section 80JJAA and depreciation on goodwill) and a contingent liability of ₹296.38 crore. There is also an emphasis of matter regarding a ₹71.66 crore provident fund demand, despite the company's confidence in its legal position. These unresolved issues create uncertainty, balancing the positive operational performance.
Quess Corp Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025: * Consolidated revenue from operations for Q1 FY26 stood at ₹3,651.42 crore, a slight increase from ₹3,586.87 crore in Q1 FY25. * Consolidated profit after tax for the quarter was ₹50.99 crore, up from ₹49.02 crore in the corresponding period last year. * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to ₹3.42 for Q1 FY26 from ₹3.30 in Q1 FY25. * The statutory auditors issued a qualified review conclusion on the financial results due to uncertainty regarding certain tax deductions. * The Income Tax Authority disallowed deductions under Section 80JJAA and depreciation on goodwill for fiscal years 2017 to 2022. The company has appealed these disallowances and, supported by external legal opinions, believes these deductions will be accepted upon ultimate resolution. * A contingent liability of ₹296.38 crore (INR 2,963.84 million) has been assessed by the company for these income tax demands, including interest. * Additionally, the auditors highlighted a pending litigation concerning a provident fund demand of ₹71.66 crore (INR 716.56 million) for April 2018 to March 2019. The Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) has granted a complete waiver from pre-deposit and stayed the EPFO order, with the next hearing scheduled for October 27, 2025. The company has legal advice that the EPFO's order is erroneous. * The company incurred exceptional items amounting to ₹1.85 crore (INR 18.51 million) for professional fees and employee benefits related to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement.
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