Aether Industries Limited has announced a board meeting on July 18, 2025, to consider the financial results for the quarter and half-year.
Consolidated performance highlights:
- Revenue from operations grew to ₹2,401.96 million in Q4 from ₹1,175.32 million a year ago, with full-year revenue at ₹8,386.90 million versus ₹5,981.72 million.
- Profit before tax surged to ₹2,129.84 million for the year, nearly doubling from ₹1,095.12 million in the previous year.
- Net profit stood at ₹1,584.18 million for the year, up from ₹824.90 million.
- Earnings per share (EPS) were ₹11.95 for the year, compared to ₹6.31 previously.
Standalone results showed similar trends:
- Revenue from operations reached ₹2,146.63 million in Q4 and ₹7,885.18 million for the year, up from ₹1,150.29 million and ₹5,956.69 million respectively.
- Profit before tax was ₹2,048.91 million for the year, up from ₹1,140.17 million.
- Net profit increased to ₹1,520.90 million from ₹880.98 million.
- EPS stood at ₹11.47 for the year versus ₹6.74 last year.
Business segment-wise, large scale manufacturing contributed the most, followed by contract manufacturing and CRAMS.
Balance sheet highlights:
- Total assets increased to ₹26,442.20 million (consolidated) and ₹25,611.80 million (standalone).
- Equity rose to ₹22,258.86 million consolidated and ₹22,251.69 million standalone.
- Borrowings increased moderately to ₹1,825.29 million consolidated and ₹1,197.31 million standalone.
Cash flow summary:
- Operating cash flow was positive at ₹1,000.91 million consolidated and ₹1,176.65 million standalone.
- Significant capex was incurred, with ₹4,178.86 million consolidated and ₹4,147.85 million standalone spent on property, plant, and equipment plus capital work-in-progress.
- Financing activities saw minor net inflows consolidated and outflows standalone, reflecting working capital changes and interest payments.
The company continues to manage the impact of a prior fire incident at its manufacturing facility, with insurance claims in progress. Exceptional items relate mainly to insurance premium adjustments.
Overall, Aether Industries demonstrated strong growth in revenue and profitability, supported by robust operational cash flows and ongoing investments in capacity expansion.