ideaForge, a leading player in India’s drone manufacturing sector, declared its financial results for the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26 (Q1 FY26) on 22 July.
The company reported a net loss of ₹23.5 crore for the April–June 2025 period. This marks a significant reversal from the net profit of ₹1.1 crore it had posted in the corresponding quarter a year ago (Q1 FY25).
ideaForge’s revenue from operations witnessed a drastic decline, falling by 85.1% year-on-year. The company recorded revenue of ₹12.7 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹86.2 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.
This sharp decline in sales was the primary factor contributing to the net loss reported during the quarter. The company has not disclosed any major order delays or cancellations yet, but such a steep revenue drop raises questions about demand cycles, execution challenges, or delays in government contracts.
Despite the revenue crunch, ideaForge managed to reduce its total expenses by 53%. In Q1 FY26, its total expenses stood at ₹42 crore, down from ₹90.6 crore in Q1 FY25. This shows that the company is making efforts to manage its cost structure amid declining revenues. However, the expenses continue to far exceed the income generated during the quarter, resulting in a considerable operational loss.
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As of 10:43 AM IST on July 23, 2025, ideaForge Technology share price (NSE: IDEAFORGE) is trading at ₹510.20, down 6.38% or ₹34.75 for the day. The stock opened and hit an intraday high of ₹520.00, while the intraday low so far is ₹505.30. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹2,210 crore. It does not currently have a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio or dividend yield listed. Over the past year, the stock has touched a 52-week high of ₹864.40 and a 52-week low of ₹304.20.
ideaForge’s Q1 FY26 financial performance signals a tough period ahead for the drone technology company. A dramatic drop in revenue, despite reduced expenses, has led to a sharp reversal from profit to loss. While drone technology remains a promising sector, the results raise concerns about near-term order flows and execution capabilities.
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Published on: Jul 23, 2025, 10:49 AM IST
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