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Great Eastern Shipping Q1 FY26 profit jumps to ₹1,044 crore

May 14, 2026 4 mins read Firehose Gupta

THE GREAT EASTERN SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED — Quarter and year ended March 31, 2026

Particulars Quarter Ended 31.03.2026 (UNAUDITED) Quarter Ended 31.12.2025 (UNAUDITED) Quarter Ended 31.03.2025 (UNAUDITED) Year Ended 31.03.2026 (AUDITED) Year Ended 31.03.2025 (AUDITED)
1. Revenue from operations 1511.40 1454.44 1223.04 5409.09 5322.54
2. Other income
(a) Profit on sale of ships and other assets (net) 281.18 159.41 27.63 440.80 490.24
(b) Other income 64.65 122.68 122.57 462.53 344.10
Total other income 345.83 282.09 150.20 903.33 834.34
3. Total income [1 + 2] 1857.23 1736.53 1373.24 6312.42 6156.88
4. Expenses
(a) Fuel oil and water 81.46 79.25 82.45 319.65 401.00
(b) Port, light and canal dues 43.37 28.71 39.71 142.16 158.30
(c) Consumption of spares and stores 117.38 81.90 89.48 351.38 346.76
(d) Employee benefits expense 249.92 246.37 228.15 932.07 944.34
(e) (Gain)/Loss due to change in fair value/settlement of derivative contracts (net) 78.05 15.39 (29.14) 152.54 28.75
(f) Foreign exchange (gain)/loss (net) (236.82) (49.48) 3.07 (433.20) (100.92)
(g) Finance costs 22.90 24.95 50.65 136.36 236.43
(h) Depreciation and amortisation expense 221.73 246.25 205.30 889.06 813.23
(i) Impairment on certain ships (net) 69.20 61.06
(j) Other expenses 236.63 216.65 238.50 796.61 806.24
Total expenses 814.62 889.99 977.37 3286.63 3695.19
5. Profit before tax [3 – 4] 1042.61 846.54 395.87 3025.79 2461.69
6. Tax expense –
– Current tax 20.13 23.95 23.85 99.88 81.76
– Reversal of taxes for earlier years (13.16) (10.18) (23.39) (1.24)
– Deferred tax (net) (8.45) 20.25 8.93 6.78 36.91
Total tax expense (1.48) 34.02 32.78 83.27 117.43
7. Profit for the period/year [5 – 6] 1044.09 812.52 363.09 2942.52 2344.26
8. Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(a) Items that will not be reclassified to Profit or Loss (9.81) (0.84) 3.57 (11.97) 9.09
(b) Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to Profit or Loss 0.07 0.03 (0.83) 0.30 (0.82)
(c) Items that will be reclassified to Profit or Loss 104.07 19.13 (7.21) 183.89 10.95
(d) Income tax relating to items that will be reclassified to Profit or Loss 0.15 (0.22) (0.58) (0.28) (0.66)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) 94.48 18.10 (5.05) 171.94 18.56
9. Total comprehensive income for the period/year [7 + 8] 1138.57 830.62 358.04 3114.46 2362.82
10. Profit for the period/year attributable to:
– Owners of the Company 1044.09 812.52 363.09 2942.52 2344.26
– Non-controlling interest
11. Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period/year attributable to:
– Owners of the Company 94.48 18.10 (5.05) 171.94 18.56
– Non-controlling interest
12. Total comprehensive income for the period/year attributable to:
– Owners of the Company 1138.57 830.62 358.04 3114.46 2362.82
– Non-controlling interest
13. Paid-up equity share capital (Face Value Rs.10/- per share) 142.77 142.77 142.77 142.77 142.77
14. Other equity 16819.72 14116.39
15. Earnings per share (of Rs.10/- each) (in Rupees (not annualised for the quarters))
(a) Basic 73.13 56.91 25.43 206.11 164.20
(b) Diluted 72.98 56.80 25.38 205.69 163.87
Quarter Ended 31.03.2026 (UNAUDITED) Quarter Ended 31.12.2025 (UNAUDITED) Quarter Ended 31.03.2025 (UNAUDITED) Year Ended 31.03.2026 (AUDITED) Year Ended 31.03.2025 (AUDITED)
a) Segment Revenue:
Shipping 1469.18 1317.72 1001.56 4831.82 4860.98
Offshore 401.21 432.58 380.06 1522.43 1330.31
Sub-total 1870.39 1750.30 1381.62 6354.25 6191.29
Less : Inter Segment Revenue 13.16 13.77 8.38 41.83 34.41
Total 1857.23 1736.53 1373.24 6312.42 6156.88
b) Segment Results:
Shipping 939.78 656.19 280.49 2463.04 2078.73
Offshore 104.31 156.33 82.60 479.48 265.53
Total 1044.09 812.52 363.09 2942.52 2344.26
c) Segment Assets:
Shipping 14723.90 13740.24 13141.72 14723.90 13141.72
Offshore 4736.26 4578.65 4513.94 4736.26 4513.94
Total Assets 19460.16 18318.89 17655.66 19460.16 17655.66
d) Segment Liabilities:
Shipping 2043.53 1961.71 2386.02 2043.53 2386.02
Offshore 454.14 404.77 1010.48 454.14 1010.48
Total Liabilities 2497.67 2366.48 3396.50 2497.67 3396.50
Particulars Year Ended 31.03.2026 Year Ended 31.03.2025
A. CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before tax 3025.79 2461.69
Adjustments For :
Depreciation and amortisation expense 889.06 813.23
Impairment on certain ships (net) 61.06
Interest/dividend income (244.13) (275.10)
Finance costs 136.36 236.43
Net (gain)/loss on settlement of derivative contracts 67.24 (11.09)
Gain on sale/Mark-to-Market (MTM) of current investments (181.85) (64.79)
Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (440.80) (490.24)
Bad debts and advances written off 0.18 1.76
Allowance for doubtful debts and advances (net) (18.64) 1.97
Amortisation of income from government grants (2.34) (2.34)
Exchange differences on translation of assets and liabilities (305.70) (21.43)
Provision/(Reversal of provision) on account of onerous contract 2.76 (8.09)
Changes in fair value on derivative transactions/other financial assets 83.86 37.98
Operating profit before working capital changes 3011.79 2741.04
Adjustments For :
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other assets (117.12) 70.32
(Increase)/Decrease in inventories (31.71) (5.30)
Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables 54.30 (117.23)
Increase/(Decrease) in other liabilities 19.34 41.57
Cash generated from operations 2936.60 2730.40
Direct taxes (paid)/refund (82.73) (83.04)
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities 2853.87 2647.36
Particulars Year Ended 31.03.2026 Year Ended 31.03.2025
B. CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payment for purchase of property, plant and equipment (including capital work-in-progress, intangible assets and intangible assets under development) (2372.46) (1175.35)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 794.19 1000.25
Purchase of current investments (2472.00) (1873.84)
Proceeds from disposal/redemption of current investments 2566.64 1625.83
Proceeds/(Payments) on settlement of derivative instruments (3.37) 29.24
Placement of deposits with banks (1444.01) (1542.61)
Withdrawal of deposits with banks (including margin money deposits) 1487.52 1471.64
Interest/dividend received 256.24 273.69
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities (1187.25) (191.15)
Particulars Year Ended 31.03.2026 Year Ended 31.03.2025
C. CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of borrowing (1134.48) (907.90)
Dividends paid (411.17) (501.11)
Payment on principal settlement of derivative contracts related to borrowings (128.77) (114.38)
Receipt on interest settlement of derivative contracts related to borrowings 64.90 96.23
Interest paid (150.07) (236.44)
Repayment of lease liabilities (9.07) (11.42)
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities (1768.66) (1675.02)
Particulars Year Ended 31.03.2026 Year Ended 31.03.2025
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (102.04) 781.19
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 4111.96 3287.88
Exchange difference on translation of foreign currency cash and cash equivalents 326.98 42.89
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 4336.90 4111.96
ASSETS : As at 31.03.2026 (AUDITED) As at 31.03.2025 (AUDITED)
I. Non-current assets :
(a) Property, plant and equipment 9287.20 8224.59
(b) Capital work-in-progress 42.88 17.42
(c) Intangible assets 15.76 16.08
(d) Intangible assets under development 2.82 3.16
(e) Right-of-use assets 35.81 6.76
(f) Financial assets
(i) Other financial assets 82.02 140.47
(g) Current tax assets (net) 79.60 97.27
(h) Other non-current assets 81.50 34.25
Total Non-current assets 9627.59 8540.00
II. Current assets :
(a) Inventories 285.91 252.69
(b) Financial assets
(i) Investments 2391.53 2289.03
(ii) Trade receivables 639.18 480.99
(iii) Cash and cash equivalents 4336.90 4111.96
(iv) Bank balances other than (iii) above 1174.44 1614.44
(v) Other financial assets 748.35 232.97
(c) Other current assets 187.74 133.58
Total Current assets 9764.05 9115.66
III. Assets classified as held for sale 68.52
TOTAL ASSETS 19460.16 17655.66
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES : As at 31.03.2026 (AUDITED) As at 31.03.2025 (AUDITED)
I. Equity :
(a) Equity share capital 142.77 142.77
(b) Other equity 16819.72 14116.39
Total Equity 16962.49 14259.16
II. Non-Current liabilities :
(a) Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings 599.72 1487.86
(ii) Lease