Chetana Education Limited — Results, 11-07-2025: Reply to Clarification- Financial results

Chetana Education Limited has announced a board meeting on July 15, 2025, to consider the financial results for the quarter and half-year.

**Financial Highlights (Standalone & Consolidated) for FY 2024-25:**

- **Revenue from Operations:** Rs. 102.29 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 102.47 Cr (Consolidated), up from Rs. 40.30 Cr in FY 2023 (period from Jan 21 to Mar 31, 2024).

- **Total Revenue:** Rs. 102.58 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 102.76 Cr (Consolidated).

- **Cost of Raw Material Consumed:** Rs. 43.18 Cr.

- **Changes in Inventories:** Negative Rs. 1.80 Cr, reflecting inventory adjustments.

- **Employee Benefit Expenses:** Rs. 21.73 Cr.

- **Finance Cost:** Rs. 2.16 Cr.

- **Depreciation & Amortization:** Rs. 0.92 Cr.

- **Other Expenses:** Rs. 17.99 Cr.

- **Total Expenses:** Rs. 84.17 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 84.28 Cr (Consolidated).

- **Profit Before Tax:** Rs. 18.41 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 18.48 Cr (Consolidated).

- **Tax Expense:** Rs. 4.90 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 3.67 Cr (Consolidated).

- **Profit After Tax:** Rs. 13.51 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 10.03 Cr (Consolidated).

- **Earnings Per Share (EPS):** Basic and diluted EPS stood at Rs. 7.26 (Standalone) and Rs. 7.35 (Consolidated) on a face value of Rs. 10 per share.

**Balance Sheet Snapshot:**

- **Equity Share Capital:** Rs. 20.40 Cr (increased from Rs. 15.00 Cr).

- **Reserves & Surplus:** Rs. 58.59 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 58.64 Cr (Consolidated), up significantly from Rs. 10.03 Cr.

- **Total Equity & Liabilities:** Rs. 117.59 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 117.69 Cr (Consolidated).

- **Non-Current Assets:** Rs. 5.86 Cr.

- **Current Assets:** Rs. 111.73 Cr.

- **Inventories:** Rs. 36.95 Cr.

- **Trade Receivables:** Rs. 66.80 Cr.

- **Cash & Cash Equivalents:** Rs. 0.12 Cr (Standalone), Rs. 0.20 Cr (Consolidated).

**Cash Flow Highlights:**

- Net cash used in operating activities was Rs. 10.68 Cr.

- Net cash used in investing activities was Rs. 1.49 Cr.

- Net cash from financing activities was Rs. 8.59 Cr.

- Overall cash and cash equivalents decreased by Rs. 3.57 Cr during the year.

**IPO and Utilization of Funds:**

- The company raised Rs. 45.90 Cr through an IPO of 54 lakh shares at Rs. 85 per share (including premium).

- IPO proceeds were fully utilized for repayment of borrowings (Rs. 12.17 Cr), working capital (Rs. 20.00 Cr), and general corporate purposes (Rs. 8.74 Cr).

- No deviation in utilization of IPO proceeds was reported.

**Business Overview:**

Chetana Education operates in educational book publishing for CBSE/State Board K-12 curriculum in print and digital formats. The company’s operations are entirely domestic with no separate reportable segments.

**Audit Status:**

The standalone and consolidated financial results have been audited by Paresh Vora & Associates with unmodified opinions. Internal controls and accounting policies were found appropriate.

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This performance reflects strong growth in revenue and profitability compared to the initial period post-incorporation, supported by efficient utilization of IPO funds and controlled expenses. The company is positioned to leverage its niche in educational publishing with a healthy balance sheet and manageable debt levels.