Rajnandini Metal reports Q2 FY26 standalone profit after tax of ₹3 Lakhs, contesting ₹307.68 crore GST and IT demands.
Rajnandini Metal reported a standalone net profit of ₹3 Lakhs for Q2 FY26, a turnaround from previous losses. The company is actively contesting GST and Income Tax demands totaling ₹307.68 crores.
The positive shift to profit for the quarter is a good sign, but the magnitude of the contested tax demands (over ₹307 crores) is very substantial for a company reporting a few lakhs in profit. While the management is confident in contesting, the potential crystallization of such a large liability poses a significant risk and creates uncertainty, leading to a medium impact as the outcome is pending.
The company reported a significant turnaround to net profit in Q2 FY26 compared to previous losses. However, this positive is heavily offset by substantial ongoing GST and Income Tax demands totaling over ₹307 crores, which, if crystallized, would severely impact the company. The management's strong stance on contesting these demands provides some balance, leading to a neutral overall sentiment.
* Rajnandini Metal Limited (RAJMET) announced its standalone unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. * For the quarter ended September 30, 2025: * Total Income from Operations stood at ₹7,166 Lakhs. * Net Profit after Tax was ₹3 Lakhs, a significant improvement from a net loss of ₹199 Lakhs in the previous quarter (June 30, 2025) and ₹122 Lakhs in the same quarter last year (September 30, 2024). * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ₹0.00. * For the half year ended September 30, 2025: * Total Income from Operations was ₹14,608 Lakhs. * Net Loss after Tax was ₹196 Lakhs. * Basic EPS was ₹(0.06). * The company is currently contesting a demand from GST Authorities totaling ₹290.70 crores (₹96.14 crores for alleged ineligible input credit, ₹98.42 crores in interest, and ₹96.14 crores in penalty). * Management maintains that the input credit was legitimately availed and that the allegation is not tenable, having filed an appeal. * Additionally, Income Tax Authorities have raised a related demand of ₹16.98 crores, which the company is also contesting, with management believing no liability will arise. * The Board of Directors approved these results at their meeting held on November 13, 2025.
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