Kajaria Ceramics Approves Capacity Expansion and Captive Power Investment, Releases Q1 FY26 Results
Kajaria Ceramics Limited has announced several key strategic developments following its Board meeting, approving a significant manufacturing expansion at its Gailpur facility in Rajasthan and committing to an investment for captive solar and wind power generation. The company also released its Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.The Board approved the brown field expansion of the Gailpur manufacturing plant. This initiative aims to boost production capacity by adding 11 Million Square Metres (MSM) tiles per annum. The expansion project is estimated to cost Rs. 165 Crores and is scheduled for completion by April 2027, with the funds being sourced through internal accruals.
Regarding energy strategy, Kajaria Ceramics approved an investment of up to Rs. 12.15 crores into Sunsure Solarpark Forty Three Private Limited. This investment is aimed at securing solar and wind power for the company's Gailpur and Malootana plants, serving as a captive user under applicable regulations.
Key Financial Highlights (Standalone)
The Unaudited Financial Results of Kajaria Ceramics Ltd for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reflected specific operational metrics:| Particular | Quarter ended June 30, 2026 | Quarter ended March 31, 2026 | Quarter ended June 30, 2025 | Year ended March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 1,212.39 | 1,255.72 | 1,025.96 | 4,453.60 |
| Cost of materials consumed | 161.06 | 156.11 | 165.52 | 647.34 |
| Total expenses | 1,002.99 | 1,048.93 | 891.90 | 3,806.09 |
| Profit before tax | 209.40 | 203.30 | 134.06 | 625.80 |
| Tax expense | 53.63 | 59.95 | 34.39 | 169.03 |
| Profit for the period | 155.77 | 143.35 | 99.67 | 456.77 |
Consolidated Financial Performance (Q1 FY26)
The company's consolidated results showed a revenue of Rs. 1,346.22 crores for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Group reported a profit for the period of 171.03 crores from continuing operations.| Particular | Quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Unaudited) | Quarter ended March 31, 2026 | Quarter ended June 30, 2025 | Year ended March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 1,346.22 | 1,385.84 | 1,116.98 | 4,883.22 |
| Total expenses | 1,114.94 | 1,157.93 | 964.71 | 4,167.38 |
| Profit for the period | 171.03 | 156.56 | 110.31 | 487.00 |
Segment Overview and Investment Details
The company's segment revenue shows a contribution of 1,159.40 crores from Tiles operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, against a total operational revenue of 1,328.08 crores.Details pertaining to the captive power investment are as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of target entity | Sunsure Solarpark Forty Three Private Limited (Sunsure) |
| Proposed investment amount | Upto Rs. 12.15 crores |
| Industry | Generation of Renewable Energy |
| Objects of investment | To reduce power cost for Gailpur and Malootana plants through solar and wind power generation, fulfilling captive user requirements as per the Electricity Act. |
| Indicative time period for completion | Approximately 15 months |
KAJARIACER Stock Price Movement
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