Why Did Jain Irrigation System's Net Profit Plummet 60% in Q1?

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Key Takeaways
- Net profit fell by 60% sequentially to Rs 11.19 crore.
- Year-on-year profit declined over 8% from Rs 12.23 crore.
- Total income decreased by Rs 202 crore from last quarter.
- Demand for Micro Irrigation Systems and other segments grew.
- Company's shares showed a slight increase despite overall decline.
Mumbai, July 26 (NationPress) Jain Irrigation System's net profit for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26) was reported at Rs 11.19 crore, reflecting a significant 60% decline sequentially, as disclosed in an exchange filing on Saturday.
The company had achieved a consolidated net profit of Rs 27.86 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4 FY25).
Year-on-year (YoY), Jain Irrigation's profit also saw a drop of over 8% from Rs 12.23 crore during the same period last year (Q1 FY25).
In terms of total income, the company recorded Rs 1,547.68 crore in the reviewed quarter, a decrease of Rs 202 crore from Rs 1,750.15 crore in Q4 FY25. Conversely, revenue increased by Rs 68 crore from Rs 1,479.24 crore in Q1 FY25.
The total expenditure for the agricultural products manufacturer dropped quarter-on-quarter to Rs 1,525.68 crore in the April-June quarter, down from Rs 1,703.71 crore in January-March. However, it rose by over Rs 62.5 crore YoY from Rs 1,463 crore.
As per the filing, during the quarter ending June 30, the parent company received 75% of the allotment money, amounting to Rs 149.67 crore, from warrant holders against the allotment of 42,786,430 ordinary equity shares upon conversion of equity share warrants.
Anil Jain, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Jain Irrigation Systems, stated, "In Q1FY26, the company witnessed strong demand for Micro Irrigation Systems, Tissue Culture, Exports, and Solar Agri Pumps. We observed substantial growth in revenue and margins within our Hi-Tech Agri division."
He added, "The early monsoon in May impacted the demand for pipes, contributing to a slowdown in JJM in Maharashtra. Margins for the pipe business faced pressure due to reduced demand."
Jain Irrigation Systems Limited specializes in manufacturing Micro Irrigation Systems, PVC Pipes, HDPE Pipes, Plastic Sheets, and Agro Processed Products, and is also involved in the renewable energy solutions sector.
On a positive note, the company's shares closed in the green on Friday, settling at Rs 52.28, reflecting an increase of 0.27%. The stock, however, has seen a decline of over 2.5% in the last five days and fell by more than 9% over the month.