Delta Corp Ltd reported consolidated revenue of ₹183 crore and a net profit of ₹25 crore for Q2 FY2026. While operational performance holds steady in core casino segments, regulatory impacts and GST issues have affected margins and consolidated profitability, with key challenges looming ahead.
Delta Corp Ltd, a major player in India's gaming and hospitality sector, announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter ending September 2025. The company posted consolidated revenue from operations of ₹183 crore, marking a slight increase from ₹182 crore a year ago, reflecting stability in its core business despite external pressures. The consolidated net profit stood at ₹25 crore, showing resilience but down from previous periods due to evolving regulatory landscapes and taxation challenges.
Notably, the digital gaming segment, formerly Deltatech, faced significant setbacks, including impairment losses due to new regulations, impacting overall consolidated earnings. However, Delta Corp's core casino and hospitality operations, primarily based in Goa and Sikkim, have remained operationally unaffected, sustaining the revenue stream.
Key Highlights:
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Consolidated revenue from operations for Q2 FY2026 was ₹183 crore, closely matching the previous year's ₹182 crore.
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Consolidated net profit recorded at ₹25 crore, reflecting operational resilience amid regulatory headwinds.
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Digital gaming segment faced write-downs under new regulatory regime, with a 49% stake in Deltatech written down to zero.
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Standalone revenue from gaming operations stood at ₹123 crore, slightly lower than last year's ₹136 crore.
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EBITDA margins impacted by the 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on casino chips, dropped to around 21.7% from 26.7% year-over-year.
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The company reported a consolidated loss of approximately ₹396 crore after fair-value losses and regulatory accounting adjustments.
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Ongoing GST and tax disputes, including alleged unpaid GST demand of over ₹28,000 crore, continue to challenge the group.
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Despite operational pressures, Delta Corp has maintained a debt-reducing strategy and is almost debt-free.
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Dividend of ₹1.25 per share declared earlier in the year.
Delta Corp's Q2 performance underscores the complex environment facing gaming and casino businesses in India amid tightening regulations. With casino operations remaining stable, the company is navigating the turbulent regulatory sea while sustaining its core revenue and profit streams.
Sources: Delta Corp official financial disclosures, Moneycontrol, Storyboard18, and CNBC-TV18.