Chaman Lal Setia Exports profit rises to Rs 56.29 crore in September

Chaman Lal Setia Exports Limited reported standalone profit of Rs 56.29 crore for the three months ended 30 September 2026, compared with Rs 18.93 crore in the comparative three-month column, as revenue from operations rose to Rs 328.77 crore from Rs 272.95 crore. The Board approved the unaudited results on 12 November 2026.

Why did Chaman Lal Setia Exports’ September-quarter profit increase?

Chaman Lal Setia Exports’ profit for the period increased by Rs 37.36 crore to Rs 56.29 crore, while profit before tax rose by Rs 50.10 crore to Rs 75.22 crore. Revenue from operations increased by Rs 55.82 crore to Rs 328.77 crore, and the filing records nil exceptional items in both the September 2026 quarter and the comparative column.

Chaman Lal Setia Exports reported total income of Rs 338.91 crore for the September quarter, up from Rs 276.79 crore in the comparative three-month column. Other income was Rs 10.14 crore, compared with Rs 3.83 crore in that column, contributing Rs 6.31 crore to the increase in total income.

The comparative three-month column is labelled 30.08.2025 in the filing, although the results statement is headed for the quarter and half year ended 30 September 2026. Chaman Lal Setia Exports also said corresponding prior-period figures were regrouped or reclassified where necessary to make them comparable.

How did Chaman Lal Setia Exports’ expenses change?

Chaman Lal Setia Exports’ total expenses rose by Rs 12.03 crore to Rs 263.69 crore, while total income increased by Rs 62.13 crore to Rs 338.91 crore. The difference between those movements was reflected in profit before tax of Rs 75.22 crore, compared with Rs 25.12 crore in the comparative three-month column.

Purchases of stock-in-trade fell to Rs 94.33 crore from Rs 166.88 crore, and cost of materials consumed declined to Rs 13.43 crore from Rs 23.33 crore. Against those reductions, the reported change in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and stock-in-trade increased to Rs 104.91 crore from Rs 26.61 crore.

Other expenses rose to Rs 42.43 crore from Rs 24.27 crore, while employee benefits expense decreased to Rs 5.24 crore from Rs 7.51 crore. Finance costs increased to Rs 2.02 crore from Rs 1.88 crore, and depreciation and amortisation rose to Rs 1.33 crore from Rs 1.08 crore.

How did Chaman Lal Setia Exports perform against June and in the half year?

Chaman Lal Setia Exports’ September-quarter profit was Rs 24.30 crore higher than the Rs 31.99 crore reported for the three months ended 30 June 2026. Revenue declined by Rs 17.15 crore from Rs 345.92 crore in June to Rs 328.77 crore in September, while total expenses fell by Rs 41.72 crore to Rs 263.69 crore.

For the half year ended 30 September 2026, Chaman Lal Setia Exports reported revenue from operations of Rs 674.69 crore, compared with Rs 580.22 crore in the comparative half-year column. Profit for the period was Rs 88.28 crore, compared with Rs 40.57 crore, and profit before tax was Rs 117.97 crore versus Rs 53.88 crore.

Chaman Lal Setia Exports reported basic and diluted earnings per share of Rs 11.33 for the September quarter, compared with Rs 6.44 in the June quarter and Rs 3.81 in the comparative three-month column. Half-year basic and diluted earnings per share were Rs 17.77, against Rs 8.16 in the comparative half-year column; the filing states that these figures are not annualised.

What do Chaman Lal Setia Exports’ balance sheet and disclosures show?

Chaman Lal Setia Exports’ total assets were Rs 1,148.7193 crore at 30 September 2026, compared with Rs 1,039.7022 crore at 31 March 2026. Total equity increased to Rs 925.3771 crore from Rs 838.2012 crore, while other equity rose to Rs 915.0304 crore from Rs 827.8545 crore.

Current assets changed substantially over the six months. Inventories declined to Rs 131.3275 crore from Rs 427.2481 crore, trade receivables fell to Rs 193.5081 crore from Rs 232.5064 crore, and other bank balances increased to Rs 506.3942 crore from Rs 126.6396 crore. Current investments stood at Rs 44.3058 crore at 30 September 2026, compared with Rs 10.91 lakh at 31 March 2026.

The cash-flow statement reports net cash from operating activities of Rs 54.1607 crore for the half year, after direct taxes paid of Rs 29.8617 crore. Cash and cash equivalents declined to Rs 16.54 lakh at 30 September 2026 from Rs 31.65 lakh at 31 March 2026, while non-current borrowings decreased to Rs 72.9737 crore from Rs 73.8771 crore and current borrowings fell to nil from Rs 8.8564 crore.

Chaman Lal Setia Exports disclosed one primary reportable segment: manufacturing, trading and marketing of rice. The standalone unaudited results were prepared under Indian Accounting Standards, reviewed by the Audit Committee, approved by the Board on 12 November 2026 and subjected to a limited review by the statutory auditor.

Conclusion

Chaman Lal Setia Exports reported a September-quarter increase in profit to Rs 56.29 crore alongside revenue of Rs 328.77 crore. The reported outcome combined a Rs 62.13 crore increase in total income with a Rs 12.03 crore increase in expenses, while half-year profit reached Rs 88.28 crore.

The next results will show whether the September-quarter expense mix continues, particularly after purchases of stock-in-trade fell to Rs 94.33 crore and inventory-related changes increased to Rs 104.91 crore. The filing provides no earnings target or business outlook, and does not explain the change in inventories, investments and other bank balances during the half year.