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Kansai Nerolac Q1 FY26 Profit Drops Despite Higher Revenue

May 6, 2026 5 mins read Firehose Gupta

Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited — Quarter ended 31 March 2026 (audited) and year ended 31 March 2026 (audited)

Optional extract: Audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 31.03.2026 and year ended 31.03.2026, along with standalone and consolidated balance sheets and cash flow statements.

Sr. No. Particulars For the quarter ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) Refer Note 2 For the quarter ended 31.12.2025 (Unaudited) For the quarter ended 31.03.2025 (Audited) Refer Note 2 For the year ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) For the year ended 31.03.2025 (Audited)
1 Income: Revenue from Operations 1873.44 1907.35 1740.43 7739.23 7822.97
1 Income: Other Income 33.97 35.21 37.09 152.46 139.15
1 Income: Total Income 1907.41 2017.20 1853.74 7891.69 7962.12
2 Expenses: Cost of Materials Consumed 1144.88 1081.92 1099.47 4382.20 4572.15
2 Expenses: Purchase of Stock-in-Trade 132.79 120.09 117.46 522.49 488.37
2 Expenses: Changes in Inventories of Finished Goods, Work-in-Progress and Stock-in-Trade (52.28) 72.54 (28.38) 99.60 8.80
2 Expenses: Employee Benefits Expense 123.26 134.52 131.45 490.28 501.89
2 Expenses: Finance Costs 5.29 8.80 7.69 18.41 31.25
2 Expenses: Depreciation and Amortisation Expense 59.07 59.97 51.60 221.36 201.70
2 Expenses: Other Expenses 309.67 333.23 330.93 1258.44 1309.44
2 Expenses: Total Expenses 1722.68 1811.07 1710.22 6992.78 7113.60
3 Profit before exceptional items and tax 184.73 206.13 143.52 898.91 848.52
4 Exceptional items (refer note 5) (15.98) (44.72) (60.70) 629.51
5 Profit before tax 168.75 161.41 143.52 838.21 1478.03
6 Tax Expense: Current Tax 46.00 45.38 30.26 214.73 329.29
6 Tax Expense: Adjustment of tax relating to earlier periods 4.02 4.02
6 Tax Expense: Deferred Tax (2.13) (1.02) 10.83 (0.39) 39.41
6 Tax Expense: Total Tax Expense 47.89 44.36 41.09 218.36 368.70
7 Profit for the Period 120.86 117.05 102.43 619.85 1109.33
8 Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax): Items that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss 2.96 8.20 (2.18) 9.01 (4.28)
8 Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax): Income tax on item that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss (0.75) (1.96) 0.63 (2.27) 1.16
9 Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax) 2.21 5.67 0.42 6.74 2.48
10 Total Comprehensive Income 123.07 122.72 102.85 626.59 1111.81
11 Paid up Equity Share Capital (Face value of ₹ 1 each) 80.87 80.85 80.84 80.87 80.84
12 Other Equity 6614.90 6285.39
13 Earnings Per Equity Share (before exceptional items) Basic 1.62 2.08 1.53 8.25 8.25
13 Earnings Per Equity Share (before exceptional items) Diluted 1.62 2.07 1.53 8.24 8.24
14 Earnings Per Equity Share (after exceptional items) Basic 1.49 1.62 1.53 7.67 12.63
14 Earnings Per Equity Share (after exceptional items) Diluted 1.49 1.62 1.53 7.66 12.62
Particulars As at 31.03.2026 (Audited) As at 31.03.2025 (Audited)
A. ASSETS
1. Non-current Assets
– Property, Plant and Equipment 2026.00 1935.67
– Capital Work-in-progress 169.26 220.97
– Right of Use Assets (ROU) 259.11 217.44
– Investment Property 0.12 0.12
– Goodwill 0.20 0.20
– Other Intangible Assets 47.58 6.55
– Intangible assets under development 4.78 4.78
Financial Assets: – Investments 60.74 60.68
– Loans and Advances 45.00
– Other Financial Assets 23.94 70.98
– Non-Current Tax Assets (Net) 129.68 131.66
– Other Non-current Assets 182.79 183.12
Total Non-current Assets 2923.87 2795.48
2. Current Assets
– Inventories 1492.92 1609.71
Financial Assets: – Investments 2361.43 1845.98
– Trade Receivables 1379.83 1274.70
– Cash and Cash Equivalents 184.12 85.72
– Bank Balances other than Cash and Cash Equivalents 7.97 174.52
– Other Financial Assets 18.76 22.87
– Other Current assets 169.69 160.26
Total Current Assets 5614.72 5173.76
Total Assets 8538.59 7969.24
B. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
1. Equity
– Equity Share Capital 80.87 80.84
– Other Equity 6614.90 6285.39
Total Equity 6695.77 6366.23
2. Share Application Money Pending Allotment 0.00 0.00
3. Liabilities
– Non-current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities: – Lease Liabilities 170.55 139.46
– Provisions 16.93 20.95
– Deferred Tax Liabilities (Net) 157.15 155.27
Total Non-current Liabilities 344.63 315.68
4. Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities: – Lease Liabilities 46.65 31.74
Trade Payables: – Total Outstanding dues of Micro Enterprises and Small 73.67 33.81
Trade Payables: – Total Outstanding dues of creditors other than Micro Enterprises and Small Enterprises 1001.75 989.84
– Other Financial Liabilities 1075.42 1023.65
– Other Current Liabilities 265.25 161.84
– Provisions 40.34 45.28
Total Current Liabilities 1498.19 1287.33
Total Liabilities 1842.82 1603.01
Total Equity and Liabilities 8538.59 7969.24
Particulars Year ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) Year ended 31.03.2025 (Audited)
Cash Flow From Operating Activities
Profit Before Tax 838.21 1386.61
Adjustments for: Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 221.36 193.68
Adjustments for: Fair Value Gain on Financial Instruments recognised through FVTPL (47.19) (53.54)
Adjustments for: Unrealised Foreign Exchange Gain (Net) 1.32 (0.70)
Adjustments for: Profit on Sale of Current Investments (Net) (71.00) (60.55)
Adjustments for: Interest Income (15.10) (10.43)
Adjustments for: Dividend Income (3.08) (2.80)
Adjustments for: (Profit)/Loss on Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment (Net) (0.15) 0.12
Adjustments for: Finance Cost 18.41 15.09
Adjustments for: Impairment loss allowance on trade receivables (2.14) 11.99
Adjustments for: Share based payment expense 6.10 (1.53)
Adjustments for: Gain from closure of lease liability (0.20) (0.25)
Adjustments for: Profit on Sale of Asset held for sale (665.44)
Adjustments for: Loss of Inventory due to fire 10.22
Adjustments for: Provision for new labour code 44.72
Adjustments for: Impairment of long-term investment / loan / trade receivables and financial guarantees (Net) 5.76 186.25
Operating Profit Before Working Capital Changes 1007.24 998.50
Increase in Trade and Other Receivables (122.84) (150.77)
Decrease in Inventories 106.57 6.33
Increase in Trade Payables, Other Financial Liabilities and Provisions 112.80 47.39
Cash Generated from Operations 1103.77 901.45
Direct Taxes Paid (Net of Refunds) (218.42) (253.97)
Net Cash Flows generated from Operating Activities 885.35 647.48
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment and Other Intangible Assets (including Adjustments on Account of Capital Work-in-progress, Capital Creditors and Capital Advances) (211.89) (324.53)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment 0.24 0.77
Proceeds from Sale of Investment Property 608.74
Tax paid on Sale of Investment Property (104.67)
Proceeds from Sale Non Current Investments 0.05 0.09
Purchase of Investments in subsidiary (8.82)
Purchase of Current Investments (5231.95) (5368.10)
Proceeds from Sale/Redemption of Current Investments 4834.63 4958.91
Interest Received 15.10 10.43
Dividend Received 3.08 2.80
Proceeds from / (Investment in) fixed deposits 215.53 (156.92)
Loan given to subsidiary company (45.00)
Net Cash Flows (used in) Investing Activities (429.03) (372.48)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Payment of Lease Liabilities (54.74) (48.51)
Dividend Paid (303.18) (303.14)
Net Cash Flows (used in) Financing Activities (357.92) (351.65)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 98.40 (76.65)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of the period: Cash on Hand 0.09 0.08
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of the period: Cheques on hand 22.85 25.75
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of the period: Balances with Banks 62.78 136.54
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of the period 85.72 162.37
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the period: Cash on Hand 0.06 0.09
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the period: Cheques on hand 25.58 22.85
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the period: Balances with Banks 103.45 62.78
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the period: Deposit with Banks with less than 3 months maturity 55.03
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the period 184.12 85.72
Net Increase/(Decrease) as disclosed above 98.40 (76.65)
Particulars As at 31.03.2026 (Audited) As at 31.03.2025 (Audited)
A. ASSETS
1. Non-current Assets
– Property, Plant and Equipment 2085.68 2007.06
– Capital Work-in-progress 169.91 221.42
– Right of Use Assets (ROU) 265.19 225.97
– Investment Property 0.12 0.12
– Goodwill 2.47 2.47
– Other Intangible Assets 50.84 10.69
– Intangible assets under development 4.78 4.78
Total Non-current Assets (subtotal) 2578.99 2472.51
Financial Assets: – Investments 3.87 3.81
– Other Financial Assets 24.13 71.04
Non-current Tax Assets (Net) 226.10 222.40
Other Non-current Assets 104.35 94.97
Total Non-current Assets 2937.44 2864.73
2. Current Assets
– Inventories 1530.17 1665.07
Financial Assets: – Investments 2361.43 1845.98
– Trade Receivables 1467.36 1356.70
– Cash and Cash Equivalents 196.79 94.00
– Bank Balances other than Cash and Cash Equivalents 28.99 196.06
– Other Financial Assets 7.69 20.49
Other Current assets 181.24 174.00
Total Current Assets 5773.67 5352.30
Total Assets 8711.11 8217.03
B. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
1. Equity
– Equity Share Capital 80.87 80.84
– Other Equity 6632.91 6342.32
Total Equity (before Non-controlling Interest) 6713.78 6423.16
– Non-controlling Interest (24.93) (18.70)
Total Equity 6688.85 6404.46
2. Share Application Money Pending Allotment 0.00 0.00
3. Liabilities
Non-current Liabilities: –