Orient Electric's Profits Spark Despite Modest Revenue Growth

Orient Electric Ltd reported a net profit rise of 22.17% to Rs 17.52 crore for Q1 ending June 30, 2025, compared to Rs 14.34 crore last year. Revenue grew 1.88%, reaching Rs 769.08 crore, with Electrical Consumer Durables remaining flat and Lighting & Switchgear up 6.7%.

Orient Electric Ltd, under the CK Birla group, achieved a significant net profit increase of 22.17% for the first quarter ending June 30, 2025, totaling Rs 17.52 crore compared to Rs 14.34 crore the previous year. Despite modest revenue growth, profits soared, highlighting the company's operational efficiency.

The company's total revenue from operations saw a slight rise of 1.88% to Rs 769.08 crore in the June quarter of FY26, compared to Rs 754.86 crore during the same period last fiscal year. Notably, revenue from Electrical Consumer Durables was static, while the Lighting & Switchgear segment reported a robust growth of 6.7%.

However, total expenses for Orient Electric Ltd increased by 1.33% to Rs 747.9 crore in the June quarter. The company's total income, which includes other income, rose by 1.87% to Rs 771.56 crore. On Friday, shares of Orient Electric settled at Rs 254 on BSE, a decline of 1.07% from the previous close.

(With inputs from agencies.)