Paramount Communications' Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Paramount Communications Ltd reported a 4.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 25.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 3.1% QoQ and up 30.6% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 28.4% QoQ and decreased 34.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Paramount Communications Ltd stood at 0.43 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Paramount Communications Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling cables, which are utilized across a range of industries including telecommunications, power, railways, and infrastructure. The company is known for its diverse portfolio of cables, including optical fiber cables, power cables, and railway signaling cables. Paramount Communications Ltd operates primarily in India, serving both domestic and international markets. Recent major developments are not available, and any strategic initiatives or changes in market dynamics impacting the company were not provided in the data.

Revenue

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Paramount Communications Ltd reported a total income of ₹447.64 crores. This represents a decline of 4.5% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), where the total income stood at ₹468.83 crores. Despite this decrease on a quarterly basis, the company experienced a significant 25% year-over-year (YoY) increase from the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25), when total income was ₹358.17 crores. The revenue figures indicate fluctuations in the company's income over both short-term and annual periods, reflecting various market and operational factors.

Profitability

During Q2FY26, Paramount Communications Ltd's profit before tax was ₹17.80 crores, which represents a 29.3% decrease QoQ from ₹25.19 crores in Q1FY26. This figure also shows a 38.9% decline YoY compared to ₹29.11 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense for Q2FY26 amounted to ₹4.55 crores, decreasing by 32.0% QoQ from ₹6.69 crores in Q1FY26, and by 48.2% YoY from ₹8.78 crores in Q2FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax for Q2FY26 was ₹13.25 crores, marking a 28.4% drop QoQ from ₹18.50 crores in Q1FY26 and a 34.8% decrease YoY from ₹20.33 crores in Q2FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was reported at ₹0.43, down 29.5% QoQ from ₹0.61 and 35.8% YoY from ₹0.67. These profitability metrics highlight the company's performance in terms of income after expenses and taxation over the analyzed periods.

Operating Metrics

The financial data of Paramount Communications Ltd for Q2FY26 reveals total expenses amounting to ₹429.84 crores, showing a decrease of 3.1% QoQ from ₹443.64 crores in Q1FY26. However, there is a 30.6% increase YoY compared to ₹329.06 crores in Q2FY25. The reduction in total expenses on a quarterly basis contrasts with the annual increase, indicating varying cost structures or operational strategies. Key financial ratios such as the P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and current ratio were not provided in the data, and therefore cannot be calculated. The analysis of operating metrics is based on the available expense data, reflecting financial management and operational execution during the periods in question.