DCM Nouvelle Q4 Profit Steady; Labour Code Impact, Chemicals Loss Weigh On FY26

DCM Nouvelle saw a small profit rupees in the last quarter of FY26, of 44.2 million total sales with rupees. However, the company faced higher costs of 2.63 billion and some extra of new labour laws charges because which hurt its, overall the year. The chemicals part earnings for of the business also money. Despite lost these textiles business challenges, the continued well and helped the to do company grow even with, tough regulations conditions.

DCM Nouvelle Limited shared its financial results for the quarter and year that ended on March 31, 2026. The company's Board of Directors gave the financial reports the green light, and the auditors, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, didn't find any major issues with the numbers. They gave their stamp of approval, saying everything looks good in both the consolidated and standalone statements.

Quarterly Performance Snapshot

 The company's revenue from operations for the fourth quarter of FY26 was 2,630.4 million rupees, which is lower than the 2,813.3 million rupees they made during the same time last year. Their net profit was 44.2 million rupees. Before taxes, they made a profit of 61.0 million rupees, but they had to pay an extra 0.6 million rupees because of India's new labour laws. extra charge affected their profit This before. The company's financial tax results a decline in revenue compared to the previous year, but show they.

Full-Year FY26 Overview

The company's revenue from operations took a hit in FY26, coming in at 10,270.7 million rupees, which is lower than the 10,758.9 million rupees they made in FY25. And if that wasn't bad enough, their net profit also dropped significantly, from 60.2 million rupees to just 16.4 million rupees. This had a ripple effect on their earnings per share, which fell to 1.93 rupees, down from 4.77 rupees the previous year. The main reasons for this decline were higher costs and some one-time expenses, including a whopping 19.2 million rupees due to the new labour codes.

Business Mix And Segment Trends

The company's textiles segment was still the main contributor, bringing in 10,151.7 million rupees in revenue for the fiscal year 2026. On the other hand, the chemicals business generated 1,190.0 million rupees, mostly from domestic sales. When it came to profit, the textiles segment did well, with a pre-tax profit of 1,227.0 million rupees for the year. However, the chemicals subsidiary didn't fare as well, posting a loss of 161.1 million rupees after tax, which put a strain on the company's overall margins and return on investment. This loss had a significant impact on the company's financial performance, highlighting the challenges faced by the chemicals business.

Balance Sheet And Cash Flows

The company ended its financial year 2026 with a total of 7,337.9 million rupees in assets and 3,333.3 million rupees in equity, which includes 51.4 million rupees that belongs to other investors. The group's debt levels were still high, with borrowings of around 3,272.2 million rupees, but it had 7.4 million rupees in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026. On a positive note, the company was able to generate 508.2 million rupees in cash from its operations, which is a good sign. Overall, the company's financial situation is a bit mixed, with both positives and negatives to consider.

Key highlights

• The company's revenue from operations for the fourth quarter of FY26 was 2.63 billion rupees. For the entire fiscal year, FY26, the revenue from operations was 10.27 billion rupees.
• Consolidated net profit Q4 FY26: 44.2 million rupees; FY26: 16.4 million rupees
• Textiles FY26 segment revenue: 10.15 billion rupees; chemicals: 1.19 billion rupees
• Exceptional items in FY26: 19.2 million rupees statutory impact of new labour codes
• Operating cash flow FY26: 508.2 million rupees; total borrowings: 3.27 billion rupees

Source: Company's filing to the Stock Exchange