Diversified agri and chemicals company DCM Shriram Ltd reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, driven by a sharp rise in profitability and steady growth in revenue and operating earnings. The company posted a more than six-fold increase in net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reflecting improved business performance despite a challenging operating environment.
The company's revenue also recorded healthy year-on-year growth, while operating margins remained stable during the quarter.
DCM Shriram reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹692.7 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with ₹113.3 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, marking a more than six-fold increase.
Revenue from operations rose 9.5% year-on-year to ₹3,785 crore, up from ₹3,455 crore in Q1 FY26, indicating steady growth across its businesses.
At the operating level, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 10.9% to ₹336.49 crore, compared with ₹303.52 crore a year ago.
The company's EBITDA margin improved slightly to 8.9% during the quarter from 8.8% in the year-ago period, suggesting stable operating efficiency despite input cost and market challenges.
Earlier, as per CNBC-TV18 reports, the company had highlighted that diversification in its chemicals business could help offset risks arising from geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, supporting the long-term resilience of its business portfolio.
Ahead of the earnings announcement, DCM Shriram share price closed at ₹1,046.90 on the BSE on Tuesday, gaining ₹14.85, or 1.44%, from the previous close.
DCM Shriram delivered a strong start to FY27, reporting robust growth in profit along with higher revenue and operating earnings. While margins improved only marginally, the sharp rise in net profit reflects the company's improved financial performance. Investors will continue to watch the company's chemicals and agri businesses, along with management's strategy to navigate global market uncertainties, in the coming quarters.
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Published on: Jul 28, 2026, 6:15 PM IST
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