Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. (KBL) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹70.5 crore for the first quarter of FY26, marking a slight decline from ₹70.7 crore recorded in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, profit also dipped from ₹123.6 crore posted in Q4FY25, reflecting a normalization after a strong year-end quarter.
The company’s total revenue from operations came in at ₹979 crore in Q1FY26, down from ₹1,030.9 crore in Q1FY25, showing a modest year-on-year decline. Including other income, the total income stood at ₹994.9 crore, compared to ₹1,046.2 crore in the same quarter last year.
On the expenditure front, total expenses stood at ₹896.3 crore, lower than the ₹946.3 crore incurred in Q1FY25. This helped KBL maintain a healthy operating performance, although profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter fell slightly to ₹98.3 crore versus ₹99.9 crore in the year-ago period.
The company incurred a tax expense of ₹27.8 crore, bringing the final profit for the period to ₹70.5 crore.
Kirloskar Brothers Q1FY26 Results (₹ crore)
| Particulars | Q1FY26 (30.06.2025) | Q4FY25 (31.03.2025) | Q1FY25 (30.06.2024) | FY25 (Year ended) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹979.0 | ₹1,281.3 | ₹1,030.9 | ₹4,492.2 |
| Other Income | ₹15.9 | ₹25.5 | ₹15.3 | ₹71.9 |
| Total Income | ₹994.9 | ₹1,306.8 | ₹1,046.2 | ₹4,564.1 |
| Total Expenses | ₹896.3 | ₹1,121.2 | ₹946.3 | ₹3,997.2 |
| Profit before exceptional items & tax | ₹98.6 | ₹185.6 | ₹99.9 | ₹566.9 |
| Exceptional Items | ₹0.3 | ₹1.8 | — | ₹7.8 |
| Profit before Tax | ₹98.3 | ₹183.8 | ₹99.9 | ₹559.1 |
| Tax Expense | ₹27.8 | ₹60.2 | ₹29.2 | ₹155.7 |
| Profit for the Period (Net Profit) | ₹70.5 | ₹123.6 | ₹70.7 | ₹403.4 |
In comparison to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), revenue and profit both declined, as expected due to seasonality in demand and typical year-end booking patterns. Q4FY25 saw revenue of ₹1,281.3 crore and net profit of ₹123.6 crore.
Despite the sequential decline, KBL’s performance remains stable and broadly in line with market expectations. The company ended FY25 with an annual net profit of ₹403.4 crore and revenue of ₹4,492.2 crore, establishing a strong foundation for the current fiscal year.