(₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
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Total Income | 3815.00 | 3589.00 | 3836.00 | 6.3% | -0.5% |
Total Expenses | 3497.00 | 3433.00 | 3621.00 | 1.9% | -3.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 318.00 | -807.00 | 215.00 | -139.4% | 47.9% |
Tax | 44.00 | 22.00 | 94.00 | 100.0% | -53.2% |
Profit After Tax | 316.00 | -841.00 | 190.00 | -137.6% | 66.3% |
Earnings Per Share | 9.90 | -33.40 | 5.90 | -129.6% | 67.8% |
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## Company Overview
Tata Chemicals Ltd, a part of the Tata Group, operates in the chemicals sector. The company is a global leader in soda ash and sodium bicarbonate production, serving various industries such as glass, detergents, and food. It also focuses on specialty chemicals, including nutritional science, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. As a diversified chemicals company, Tata Chemicals has a strong presence in both the Indian and international markets. Recent developments in the company could include expansions in capacity or strategic partnerships, although specific recent events are not detailed in the provided data.
## Revenue
For Q1FY26, Tata Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹3815 crores. This represents a 6.3% increase compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹3589 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q1FY25), which had a total income of ₹3836 crores, there is a slight decrease of 0.5%. This indicates a stable revenue stream with a marginal year-over-year decline, suggesting consistent performance over the quarters.
## Profitability
In terms of profitability, Tata Chemicals Ltd showed a significant improvement in Q1FY26 with a profit before tax of ₹318 crores, compared to a loss of ₹807 crores in Q4FY25. This results in a substantial quarter-over-quarter increase of 139.4%. Year-over-year, there is a 47.9% increase from the profit before tax of ₹215 crores reported in Q1FY25. The profit after tax for Q1FY26 stands at ₹316 crores, a stark contrast to the loss of ₹841 crores in Q4FY25. This marks a 137.6% quarter-over-quarter improvement. Compared to Q1FY25's profit after tax of ₹190 crores, there is a 66.3% increase year-over-year. Earnings per share for Q1FY26 is ₹9.90, rising from a negative ₹33.40 in Q4FY25 and up from ₹5.90 in Q1FY25, indicating a 67.8% increase year-over-year.
## Operating Metrics
Total expenses for Tata Chemicals in Q1FY26 were ₹3497 crores, showing a 1.9% increase from ₹3433 crores in Q4FY25. However, there is a 3.4% decrease from ₹3621 crores recorded in Q1FY25, indicating cost management measures. The tax expense in Q1FY26 was ₹44 crores, which is a 100% increase from the ₹22 crores in Q4FY25, but a 53.2% decrease from the ₹94 crores in Q1FY25. The company has demonstrated effective tax management, contributing to the overall profitability improvements. These figures suggest that the company has been managing its operational costs effectively while navigating changes in tax expenses across different quarters.