Kajaria Ceramics Posts ₹1.09 Billion Profit In Q1, Revenue Holds Steady At ₹11.03 Billion

India’s largest tile manufacturer, Kajaria Ceramics Ltd, has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1.09 billion for the June quarter of FY26, supported by sustained demand for home fixtures and operational efficiency. Revenue from operations stood at ₹11.03 billion, reflecting stable performance amid macroeconomic pressures.

 

Key Highlights From The Quarterly Results

 

- Net profit rose over 16 percent year-on-year, beating analyst expectations and signaling strong consumer demand for ceramic and vitrified tiles.

- Revenue grew more than 5 percent compared to the same period last year, driven by robust sales in the home renovation and real estate segments.

- Core profit margins expanded to 15.9 percent, aided by falling natural gas prices and disciplined cost management.

- Total expenses increased 4.5 percent to ₹9.31 billion, with higher purchases of stock-in-trade offsetting declines in input and fuel costs.

 

Operational And Strategic Context

 

- Kajaria maintained its decision not to raise product prices in FY26, leveraging softer gas prices to preserve affordability and competitiveness.

- The company continues to invest in capacity building and product innovation, with a focus on premium vitrified and glazed tile categories.

- Chairman Ashok Kajaria reaffirmed optimism about the medium- to long-term prospects of India’s real estate sector and the company’s growth roadmap.

 

Investor Sentiment

 

Despite a 4.5 percent dip in share price on the day of the announcement, Kajaria’s year-to-date performance remains strong, with shares up nearly 19 percent.

 

Sources: Economic Times, Moneycontrol, MarketScreener, KajariaCeramics.com, Reuters.