Paramount Communications reports Rs 19.70 cr profit in Q1FY27
Operating margin was 6.56%, while management pointed to a healthy pipeline and a five-year Rs 5,000 cr revenue ambition.
Filed 14 Aug 2026, 14:55 IST · PARACABLES (PARACABLES)
Key takeaways
- Consolidated operating profit was Rs 34.74 cr, with operating margin at 6.56%.
- Net profit was Rs 19.70 cr after Rs 6.86 cr of interest and Rs 6.84 cr of tax.
- Management said it is targeting Rs 5,000 cr of revenue over five years while citing weaker USA demand from de-stocking.
Q1FY27 earnings left Rs 19.70 cr after financing and tax costs
Paramount Communications reported consolidated revenue of Rs 529.4 cr and operating profit of Rs 34.74 cr in Q1FY27. Net profit was Rs 19.70 cr after Rs 6.86 cr of interest and Rs 6.84 cr of tax, showing the reduction from operating profit to reported earnings. EPS was Rs 0.64.
Operating margin stood at 6.56% with limited contribution from other income
Operating margin was 6.56%, based on Rs 34.74 cr of operating profit on Rs 529.4 cr of revenue. Other income contributed Rs 3.09 cr to profit before tax of Rs 26.54 cr, so reported earnings were not driven solely by operating profit. The company also reported depreciation of Rs 4.43 cr.
Management cites pipeline support but flags USA de-stocking
Management said a healthy business pipeline and supportive underlying demand should help it maintain momentum through the year. The company said it is focused on strengthening product capabilities and expanding its domestic and international presence. It also described the USA as a de-stocking market with lower demand, and stated a medium-term ambition of Rs 5,000 cr in revenue over five years.
Q1FY27 at a glance
Consolidated figures as filed with NSE — filed ahead of third-party databases, not yet independently cross-checked.
| Line item | Q1FY27 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹529 cr |
| Other income | ₹3 cr |
| Expenses | ₹495 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹35 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 6.56% |
| Interest | ₹7 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹4 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹27 cr |
| Tax | ₹7 cr |
| Net profit | ₹20 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹0.64 |
What management said
From the company’s own investor presentation. Each point is checked against the source document before it appears here.
Guidance & outlook
- The company expects to maintain its momentum through the year, supported by a healthy pipeline and underlying demand.
- The company has a medium-term ambition to reach ₹5,000 crore revenue over five years.
New initiatives
- The company is focused on strengthening product capabilities and expanding its domestic and international presence.
Problems & risks
- The company says the USA experienced a de-stocking year with demand down.
What to watch
- Whether consolidated operating margin remains at 6.56%.
- Whether net profit remains above Rs 19.70 cr as interest was Rs 6.86 cr.
- Whether the USA de-stocking issue continues to feature in company commentary.