(₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
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Total Income | 398.96 | 552.77 | 436.76 | -27.8% | -8.7% |
Total Expenses | 376.70 | 482.93 | 386.90 | -22.0% | -2.6% |
Profit Before Tax | 22.26 | 69.84 | 49.86 | -68.1% | -55.4% |
Tax | 6.01 | 16.72 | 13.12 | -64.1% | -54.2% |
Profit After Tax | 15.43 | 56.84 | 37.00 | -72.9% | -58.3% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.60 | 9.40 | 6.10 | -72.3% | -57.4% |
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## Company Overview
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd is a notable player in the paper and packaging industry. The company primarily engages in the production and sale of various paper and paperboard products. Its offerings include writing and printing papers, packaging boards, and specialty papers, which cater to a broad range of industries such as publishing, packaging, and stationery. While specific recent major developments for the company are not available in the provided data, the company continues to operate in a competitive sector that is influenced by factors such as raw material costs, environmental regulations, and market demand for paper products.
## Revenue
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd reported a total income of ₹398.96 crores. This represents a decrease of 27.8% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹552.77 crores. Year-over-year, the total income also declined by 8.7% from ₹436.76 crores in Q1FY25. This decline in revenue can reflect various factors including market conditions or changes in sales volume.
## Profitability
For Q1FY26, the company's profit before tax stood at ₹22.26 crores, showing a substantial decline of 68.1% from ₹69.84 crores in Q4FY25. On a year-over-year basis, the profit before tax decreased by 55.4% from ₹49.86 crores in Q1FY25. The profit after tax for Q1FY26 was ₹15.43 crores, which is 72.9% lower than ₹56.84 crores reported in Q4FY25, and 58.3% lower than ₹37.00 crores reported in Q1FY25. Correspondingly, the earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was ₹2.60, declining by 72.3% from the previous quarter and 57.4% from the same quarter last year.
## Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹376.70 crores, marking a decrease of 22.0% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹482.93 crores. Compared to Q1FY25, total expenses slightly decreased by 2.6% from ₹386.90 crores. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹6.01 crores, which is a reduction of 64.1% from ₹16.72 crores in Q4FY25, and 54.2% lower than ₹13.12 crores in Q1FY25. These figures highlight changes in the company's expenditure patterns and tax obligations over the specified periods.