Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd

Vivid Mercantile Ltd, Hisar Metal Industries Ltd, DJ Mediaprint & Logistics Ltd and TGB Banquets & Hotels Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 04 December 2025.Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd crashed 9.87% to Rs 750 at 14:31 IST.The stock was the biggest loser in the BSE's 'B' group.On the BSE, 15529 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 3872 shares in the past one month.Vivid Mercantile Ltd tumbled 9.26% to Rs 5. The stock was the second biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 3.41 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 2.1 lakh shares in the past one month.Hisar Metal Industries Ltd lost 9.17% to Rs 174.4. The stock was the third biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 31 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 941 shares in the past one month.DJ Mediaprint & Logistics Ltd shed 8.73% to Rs 55.75. The stock was the fourth biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 21507 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 17367 shares in the past one month.TGB Banquets & Hotels Ltd slipped 8.25% to Rs 9.9. The stock was the fifth biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 7445 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 3202 shares in the past one month.Powered by Capital Market - Live

However, revenue from operations rose 25.05% to Rs 160.43 crore in the second quarter of FY26 from Rs 128.29 crore recorded in Q2 FY25. During the quarter, profit before tax (PBT) was at Rs 2.37 crore in Q2 FY26, down 66.28% as against with Rs 7.03 crore posted in Q2 FY25. Total expenses jumped 33.96% to Rs 162.69 crore in Q2 FY26 as compared with Rs 121.44 crore in Q2 FY25. The cost of material consumed stood at Rs 38.92 crore (down 67.26%), employee benefit expenses were at Rs 8.19 crore (up 94.07%) and finance cost was at Rs 4.46 crore (up 225.54% YoY) during the period under review. On a half-year basis, the company's net profit tanked 1.91% to Rs 64.23 crore, while revenue rose 18.37% to Rs 319.14 crore in H1 FY26 over H1 FY25. Lotus Chocolate Company manufactures the finest chocolates, cocoa products, and cocoa derivatives. Its products are supplied to chocolate makers and chocolate users across the world, from local bakeries to multinational companies. It is owned by Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), which is the FMCG arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL), which is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL). Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Lotus Chocolate Company declined 72.52% to Rs 1.44 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 5.24 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. Sales rose 25.06% to Rs 160.44 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 128.29 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2025Sep. 2024% Var. Sales160.44128.29 25 OPM %2.216.63 - PBDT3.727.31 -49 PBT2.377.03 -66 NP1.445.24 -73 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Lotus Chocolate Company will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 13 October 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Lotus Chocolate Company announced that the Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the company will be held on 30 September 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

However, revenue from operations rose 12.31% to Rs 158.70 crore in the first quarter of FY26 from Rs 141.30 crore recorded in Q1 FY25. During the quarter, profit before tax (PBT) was at Rs 3.97 crore in Q1 FY26, down 61.82% as against with Rs 10.40 crore posted in Q1 FY25. Total expenses jumped 20.85% to Rs 158.34 crore in Q1 FY26 as compared with Rs 131.02 crore in Q1 FY25. The cost of material consumed stood at Rs 157.78 crore (up 35.71%), employee benefit expenses were at Rs 6.52 crore (up 88.98%) and finance cost was at Rs 4.07 crore (up 567.21% YoY) during the period under review. Meanwhile, the board of directors of the company has approved the appointment of Natarajan Mayuram Venkataraman as an additional director and whole-time director, effective 16 July 2025. His term as whole-time director will be for a period of five years, subject to the approval of the members. Lotus Chocolate Company manufactures the finest chocolates, cocoa products, and cocoa derivatives. Its products are supplied to chocolate makers and chocolate users across the world, from local bakeries to multinational companies. It is owned by Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), which is the FMCG arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL), which is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL). Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Lotus Chocolate Company declined 56.41% to Rs 2.99 crore in the quarter ended June 2025 as against Rs 6.86 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2024. Sales rose 12.31% to Rs 158.71 crore in the quarter ended June 2025 as against Rs 141.31 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedJun. 2025Jun. 2024% Var. Sales158.71141.31 12 OPM %3.137.90 - PBDT4.4910.66 -58 PBT3.9810.41 -62 NP2.996.86 -56 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Lotus Chocolate Company will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 16 July 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

However, revenue from operations surged 139.21% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 157.45 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2025. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, the company's net profit fell by 61.82%, decreasing from Rs 3.72 crore in Q3 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 7.33% QoQ, rising from Rs 146.69 crore reported in Q3 FY25. Profit before tax was at Rs 1.93 crore during the quarter, down 47.69% QoQ and up 29.53% YoY. Total expenses stood at Rs 155.60 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25 (up 8.47% QoQ and up 141.09% YoY). Cost of material consumed stood at Rs 131.25 crore (down 24.27% QoQ and up 152.64% YoY) and employee benefit expenses were at Rs 5.64 crore (up 20.77% QoQ and up 124.70% YoY) during the period under review. On a full-year basis, the company's standalone net profit soared 240.51% to Rs 17.23 crore on a 186.83% jump in revenue to Rs 573.75 crore in FY25 over FY24. Lotus Chocolate Company manufactures the finest chocolates, cocoa products, and cocoa derivatives. Its products are supplied to chocolate makers and chocolate users across the world, from local bakeries to multinational companies. It is owned by Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), which is the FMCG arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL), which is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL). Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Lotus Chocolate Company declined 64.50% to Rs 1.42 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 4.00 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales rose 139.21% to Rs 157.45 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 65.82 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit rose 240.51% to Rs 17.23 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 5.06 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 186.83% to Rs 573.75 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 200.03 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var.Mar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var. Sales157.4565.82 139 573.75200.03 187 OPM %3.602.70 -5.431.47 - PBDT2.741.77 55 24.873.26 663 PBT1.931.49 30 23.062.24 929 NP1.424.00 -65 17.235.06 241 Powered by Capital Market - Live