BASF India Ltd reported a sharp decline in net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), as margins came under pressure despite steady operating revenue. The company’s consolidated net profit stood at ₹137.4 crore, down 38% from ₹220.5 crore reported in the same quarter last year.
Key Financial Highlights – Q1 FY26 (Consolidated):
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Revenue from Operations: ₹3,874.5 crore vs ₹3,966.9 crore YoY (▼2.3%)
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Total Income: ₹3,893.6 crore vs ₹3,988.9 crore YoY
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Total Expenses: ₹3,706.1 crore vs ₹3,706.0 crore YoY
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Profit Before Exceptional Items & Tax: ₹187.6 crore vs ₹282.9 crore YoY
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Exceptional Items: Nil vs ₹137.8 crore YoY
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Profit Before Tax: ₹187.6 crore vs ₹296.6 crore YoY
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Tax Expense: ₹50.2 crore vs ₹76.0 crore YoY
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Net Profit: ₹137.4 crore vs ₹220.5 crore YoY (▼37.7%)
Segmental & Operational Commentary:
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The decline in profit came despite cost controls, with material consumption and employee costs showing moderate growth.
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There was a notable inventory reduction of ₹23.07 crore during the quarter.
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Other expenses remained largely flat at ₹392.1 crore.
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Compared to the previous quarter (Q4 FY25), revenue grew significantly from ₹3,286.7 crore to ₹3,874.5 crore, and profit rebounded from ₹27.0 crore to ₹137.4 crore.
Outlook:
Despite a challenging external environment, BASF India remains focused on optimizing cost structures and leveraging its product portfolio across industrial chemicals and agricultural solutions. While bottom-line pressure remains due to volatility in raw material prices and forex, the company expects a stable demand environment in the coming quarters.
