Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd reported a strong 31% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit for the first quarter of FY26, coming in at ₹36.24 crore, compared to ₹27.57 crore in the same quarter last year. The growth was supported by improved operational efficiency, better cost management, and higher other income.
Total revenue for the quarter stood at ₹215.03 crore, marginally higher than ₹206.93 crore recorded in Q1 FY25. Revenue from operations contributed ₹196.45 crore, while other income rose sharply to ₹18.58 crore from ₹4.09 crore a year ago.
EBITDA and margins improve
The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the quarter came in at ₹52.25 crore, up from ₹41.02 crore in the year-ago period. EBITDA margin improved significantly as expenses, especially raw material and inventory adjustments, were tightly controlled.
Total expenses stood at ₹162.78 crore, compared to ₹165.91 crore in Q1 FY25. The cost of materials consumed dropped to ₹100.83 crore from ₹110.35 crore. Inventory changes and forex gains also helped boost operating margins.
Profit before tax increased 30% YoY
Profit before tax rose to ₹48.29 crore in Q1FY26, up from ₹37.04 crore last year. Tax expenses stood at ₹12.05 crore, leading to a bottom line of ₹36.24 crore for the quarter.
The company has maintained a stable growth trajectory supported by sustained demand in the hygiene and specialty paper segments.
