Key Points

Bajaj Electricals reported a staggering 97% drop in quarterly profit, falling to just 1.64 crore. Revenue also declined by 14% compared to the previous quarter. The company approved stock options for 194 employees while appointing Milind Korgaonkar as Senior Management Personnel. Despite weak earnings, shares remained flat in afternoon trading.

Key Points: Bajaj Electricals Q1 Profit Dives 97% Sequentially to 1.64 Crore

  • Q1 profit plunges 97% sequentially to just 1.64 crore
  • Revenue declines 14% QoQ to 1,099 crore
  • Stock options granted to 194 employees under PSOP Plan
  • Shares remain flat despite weak earnings
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Bajaj Electricals' profit plunges 97 pc sequentially, 94 pc YoY in Q1

Bajaj Electricals reports 97% quarterly profit drop amid declining revenue, approves employee stock options amid leadership changes.

"Consumer products and lighting solutions contributed Rs 807 crore and Rs 257.59 crore respectively to the company's revenue. - Exchange Filing"

Mumbai, Aug 7

Bajaj Electricals' net profit for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26) stood at just 1.64 crore, plunging over 97 per cent sequentially and 94 per cent year-on-year, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.

The consumer durable arm of Bajaj Group had posted a net profit of Rs 57.69 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4 FY25), while in the same quarter a year ago, the net profit stood at Rs 27.98 crore.

Meanwhile, the revenue for the quarter under review of the electric product manufacturer declined 14 per cent quarter-on-quarter at 1,09.93 crore from Rs 1,281.65 crore in Q4 FY25 and down 6 per cent from Rs 1,165.5 crore in the first quarter of FY25.

Consumer products and lighting solutions contributed Rs 807 crore and Rs 257.59 crore to the company's revenue for the quarter, respectively, the filing said.

At the same time, the total expenses for Q1 came down, in line with revenue, to Rs 1,086 crore as compared to Rs 1,231.77 crore in the preceding quarter and Rs 1,127.24 crore year-on-year.

Apart from the April-June quarter financial results, the nomination and remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of Bajaj Electricals Limited has approved the grant of 2,50,247 stock options under the PSOP Plan 2023 to 194 eligible employees of the Company in the meeting held on Thursday, according to the filing.

Further, the Board of Directors has decided to designate Milind Korgaonkar, the existing Chief Information Officer, as Senior Management Personnel of the Company, according to the company.

Meanwhile, the shares of the company did not react to the subdued earnings, as the stock was trading flat. At around 2.56 pm, the Bajaj Electricals shares were trading at Rs 597.40, up 0.26 per cent. The scrip slipped nearly 4 per cent in the last 5 sessions and fell over 13 per cent in the last 30 days. At the same time, the stock has corrected 22 per cent to date this year.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The timing of stock options approval seems suspicious when profits are down 97%. Shouldn't they focus on turning around the business first? This doesn't inspire confidence in corporate governance.
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Ananya R
Maybe they're facing tough competition from Chinese brands in the electrical segment. I recently bought a Havells fan instead of Bajaj because it was cheaper with same features. Price matters in current economy!
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Vikram M
The silver lining is expenses have reduced proportionately with revenue. This shows some cost control measures are working. Maybe next quarter will be better 🤞
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Karthik V
Bajaj Electricals needs to innovate more. Their products feel outdated compared to new smart home solutions coming from startups. Traditional companies must adapt to changing consumer preferences.
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Priya S
Still using Bajaj appliances at home for 10+ years without issues. One bad quarter doesn't mean the company is failing. Let's wait for their turnaround strategy before judging.

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