Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd

The company said it will undertake a detailed and systematic assessment of the current operational capacity and infrastructure at Sangareddy plant. The said facility described as a legacy plant, manufactures various chocolate-based products, including choco chips and choco slabs, mainly catering to business-to-business customers. During this period, the company anticipates intermittent disruption to normal plant operations. However it does not anticipate any material impact on the sales. 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). The company's standalone net profit tumbled 96.22% to Rs 0.14 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 3.71 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 18.90% to Rs 133.63 crore in the third quarter of FY26 from Rs 146.69 crore recorded in Q3 FY25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd, Williamson Magor & Company Ltd, Transworld Shipping Lines Ltd and AksharChem (India) Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 22 January 2026.Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd surged 20.00% to Rs 667.2 at 11:58 IST. The stock was the biggest gainer in the BSE's 'B' group. On the BSE, 23692 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 7531 shares in the past one month. Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd soared 20.00% to Rs 297.05. The stock was the second biggest gainer in 'B' group. On the BSE, 15.19 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 23319 shares in the past one month. Williamson Magor & Company Ltd spiked 16.49% to Rs 33.9. The stock was the third biggest gainer in 'B' group. On the BSE, 4967 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 314 shares in the past one month. Transworld Shipping Lines Ltd exploded 16.13% to Rs 167. The stock was the fourth biggest gainer in 'B' group. On the BSE, 5005 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1387 shares in the past one month. AksharChem (India) Ltd spurt 14.75% to Rs 237.6. The stock was the fifth biggest gainer in 'B' group. On the BSE, 499 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 884 shares in the past one month. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Revenue from operations declined 8.90% to Rs 133.63 crore in the third quarter of FY26 from Rs 146.69 crore recorded in Q3 FY25. During the quarter, profit before tax (PBT) was at Rs 0.52 crore in Q3 FY26, down 85.90% as against with Rs 3.69 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Total expenses jumped 4.35% to Rs 149.67 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 143.43 crore in Q3 FY25. The cost of material consumed stood at Rs 19.71 crore (down 88.62%), employee benefit expenses were at Rs 8.52 crore (up 82.36%) and finance cost was at Rs 4.19 crore (up 97.64% YoY) during the period under review. In Q3 FY26, the company reported an EBITDA of Rs 5.67 crore, slightly lower than Rs 6.29 crore recorded in Q3 FY25. However, the EBITDA margin improved marginally to 4.0% from 3.8% in the year-ago quarter. For Q3 FY26, the company reported a net turnover of Rs 134 crore, down from Rs 147 crore in Q3 FY25. Gross margins stood at 9.31%, slightly lower than 9.78% a year ago, reflecting relative margin resilience despite significant market headwinds. Natarajan M. Venkataraman, Whole-time Director, said, 'The company is poised to transition from a commodity-led model to a consumer-led growth engine. In pursuance of this transition, the company is also undertaking a structured review of existing B2B customer contracts to ensure alignment with the evolving consumer-led and integrated business model.' 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 96.24% to Rs 0.14 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 3.72 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. Sales declined 8.90% to Rs 133.63 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 146.69 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2025Dec. 2024% Var. Sales133.63146.69 -9 OPM %-8.163.99 - PBDT1.484.17 -65 PBT0.533.70 -86 NP0.143.72 -96 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Lotus Chocolate Company will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 12 January 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live

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