Lohia Corp delivered exceptional financial performance in the June 2026 quarter, with consolidated net profit surging 292% to ₹66.3 crore compared to ₹16.9 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to the latest reports from Business Standard, this represents one of the most significant profit growth rates in the company's recent financial history. The company recently entered the listed market after its IPO, with shares trading at ₹548.50 on the BSE showing a 2.27% decline following the quarterly disclosure.
The company's sales revenue increased by 60% year-on-year to ₹503 crore in Q1 FY2026, demonstrating strong operational performance and market expansion during the quarter. As reported by Business Standard, this substantial revenue growth shows the company's robust business fundamentals. The broader market context shows aggregate revenue growth of 20.86% year-on-year across the reporting universe, indicating robust sectoral performance in the polyethylene/polypropylene bag manufacturing sector.
Total expenses rose by 42% to ₹418.3 crore in Q1 FY27 over Q1 FY26, primarily driven by higher operational costs across multiple categories. According to Business Standard, raw material costs increased by 65.5% year-on-year, employee expenses rose by 12.7% year-on-year, and other expenses increased by 31.1% year-on-year. This cost inflation reflects the company's expansion in manufacturing capacity and operational scale during the quarter.
Operating profit margin (OPM) improved to 19.92% in the June 2026 quarter compared to 11.49% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to the financial data reported by Business Standard, this margin expansion indicates enhanced operational efficiency and cost management during the quarter. The company's IPO, priced at ₹404-₹425 per share, raised approximately ₹1,101 crore and was listed in July 2026, making this the first quarterly update as a publicly traded entity.
Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 289% to ₹91.3 crore in Q1 FY2026, significantly higher than ₹23.5 crore recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. As reported by Business Standard, total tax outgo for the June 2026 quarter was ₹25 crore, representing a 278.8% year-on-year increase. This substantial PBT growth demonstrates the company's strong bottom-line performance during the quarter, with the higher tax burden reflecting the company's improved profitability.
