(₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
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Total Income | 727.28 | 708.37 | 721.37 | 2.7% | 0.8% |
Total Expenses | 601.64 | 587.61 | 596.36 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
Profit Before Tax | 125.64 | 120.76 | 125.01 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
Tax | 31.43 | 27.60 | 32.04 | 13.9% | -1.9% |
Profit After Tax | 94.44 | 92.68 | 93.37 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 8.50 | 8.40 | 8.40 | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
## Company Overview
Grindwell Norton Ltd is a prominent player in the abrasives and ceramics industry. The company is known for manufacturing a wide range of abrasive products such as bonded and coated abrasives, as well as providing solutions in high-performance refractories and ceramics. Grindwell Norton is part of the Saint-Gobain group, a global leader in sustainable habitat solutions. The company has a strong presence in India and serves various industrial sectors, including automotive, construction, and general engineering. Recent major developments in the company or industry-specific events are not available from the provided data.
## Revenue
Grindwell Norton Ltd reported a total income of ₹727.28 crores in Q1FY26, which marks a 2.7% increase from ₹708.37 crores in the previous quarter, Q4FY25. Compared to Q1FY25, the total income grew by 0.8%, from ₹721.37 crores. This growth in revenue could reflect the company's ongoing business activities and market conditions during the reporting period. The data indicates a steady progression in revenue both on a quarterly and annual basis.
## Profitability
In terms of profitability, Grindwell Norton Ltd's Profit Before Tax (PBT) in Q1FY26 was ₹125.64 crores, reflecting a 4.0% increase from Q4FY25's ₹120.76 crores. Year-over-year, the PBT showed a modest rise of 0.5% from ₹125.01 crores in Q1FY25. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹94.44 crores, up by 1.9% from the previous quarter and 1.1% from the same quarter last year. The company's Earnings Per Share (EPS) remained stable with a slight increase to ₹8.50 from ₹8.40 in both Q4FY25 and Q1FY25, indicating consistent earning performance per share.
## Operating Metrics
Grindwell Norton Ltd's total expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹601.64 crores, which is a 2.4% increase from ₹587.61 crores in the previous quarter and a 0.9% rise from ₹596.36 crores in the same period last year. The tax expense saw a significant quarterly increase of 13.9%, reaching ₹31.43 crores compared to ₹27.60 crores in Q4FY25, while it decreased by 1.9% from ₹32.04 crores in Q1FY25. These changes in expenses and taxes may influence the company's operational efficiency and net profitability. The financial data reflects consistent growth in both income and expenses, contributing to the overall financial health and operational performance of the company.