Orient Paper & Industries LimitedQ1 FY27 Results & Financial Update

Orient Paper & Industries Limited: Q1 FY27 standalone results and company financials – revenue ₹227.61 Cr, PAT ₹-8.25 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.

NSE: ORIENTPPRPublished 17 Oct 2026Updated 17 Oct 2026~6 min read
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Revenue from operations₹227.61 CrReported Q1 FY27
Profit after tax₹-8.25 CrReported Q1 FY27
EPS₹-0.39Reported Q1 FY27

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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore Orient Paper & Industries Q1 FY27 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.

Quarter overview

Quarterly earnings analysis

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Orient Paper & Industries Limited recorded revenue from operations of INR 227.61 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, alongside other income of INR 2.40 crore, bringing total income to INR 230.01 crore.

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The company sustained a loss before tax of INR 10.87 crore for the quarter, reflecting ongoing pressures across its manufacturing operations and input cost structures.

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After accounting for a tax credit of INR 2.62 crore primarily driven by deferred tax adjustments, the net loss for the period stood at INR 8.25 crore.

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The basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter settled at a negative INR 0.39, reflecting the unprofitable operational run for the period.

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Segment performance highlights divergent operational dynamics, with the paper and tissue division reporting a segment loss of INR 4.21 crore, while the smaller chemicals division posted a segment profit of INR 6.10 crore.

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Total expenses for the quarter reached INR 240.88 crore, led by raw material consumption, power and fuel expenditures, and employee benefit expenses.

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Finance costs for the quarter were recorded at INR 6.59 crore, while depreciation and amortisation expenses accounted for INR 14.67 crore.

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The board of directors reviewed and approved these unaudited standalone financial results during its meeting held on 7 August 2026.

01 · Business model

What does Orient Paper & Industries do?

Orient Paper & Industries Limited operates primarily within two key business verticals: paper and tissue manufacturing, alongside a chemicals division.

The company's paper and tissue division constitutes the vast majority of its scale, producing various paper grades for industrial and consumer applications.

The chemicals segment provides a supplementary revenue stream, contributing specialized chemical products to domestic and industrial markets.

Headquartered in Kolkata and part of the C.K. Birla Group, the company manufactures its offerings across established domestic facilities to serve diverse commercial customer segments.

02 · Financial snapshot

Current-quarter financial snapshot

MetricQ1 FY27
Revenue from operations₹227.61 Cr
Total income₹230.01 Cr
Profit before tax₹-10.87 Cr
Profit after tax₹-8.25 Cr
EPS₹-0.39

Financial interpretation

What the reported numbers mean

Profit conversion

Profit after tax represented -3.6% of reported quarterly operating revenue. This is a calculated net-profit-to-sales ratio, not a company-reported operating margin. It measures the outcome after expenses and tax; it does not, by itself, establish how margins changed versus another period.

Pre-tax earnings

Profit before tax was equivalent to -4.8% of quarterly operating revenue. The distinction between pre-tax and post-tax profit matters when interpreting earnings; neither ratio identifies an underlying cost driver without a properly matched comparative period.

Operating revenue versus total income

Total income exceeded operating revenue by ₹2.40 crore. This is the disclosed difference between the two lines, not incremental sales. The distinction matters when assessing how much of the quarter’s reported income came from the operating top line.

Ratios above are calculated from the reported quarterly figures. They are analytical descriptions, not company-reported margin guidance or an investment recommendation.

03 · Why it moved

Why the quarter looked the way it did

What drove revenue

Segment Contributions

Paper and tissue operations generated gross segment revenue of INR 186.75 crore before inter-segment eliminations, while the chemicals division contributed INR 44.29 crore.

Inter-segment Adjustments

Inter-segment revenue eliminations amounted to INR 3.43 crore, resulting in a net operational revenue of INR 227.61 crore for the quarter.

What drove margins

Cost of Materials and Inventories

Cost of materials consumed stood at INR 96.46 crore, accompanied by a negative inventory change of INR 7.57 crore reflecting finished goods and work-in-progress adjustments.

Power, Fuel and Overhead Expenses

Power and fuel expenses remained substantial at INR 51.67 crore, while employee benefit expenses were recorded at INR 25.35 crore and other expenses totaled INR 53.70 crore.

04 · Segments, products & geography

Which parts of the business are doing the work

Segments and products

Paper & Tissue Segment

Generated external revenue of INR 186.75 crore but recorded a segment operating loss of INR 4.21 crore.

Chemicals Segment

Delivered revenue of INR 44.29 crore and a positive segment result of INR 6.10 crore, acting as a key profitable buffer.

05 · Reported developments

What changed operationally

Chemicals Segment Profitability

The chemicals division maintained positive segment results, generating INR 6.10 crore in operating profit during the quarter.

06 · Pressure points & risks

What is not going smoothly

Paper Division Operating Losses

The paper and tissue division continued to face operational headwinds, resulting in a segment loss of INR 4.21 crore.

Bottom-line Losses

The company incurred an overall loss before tax of INR 10.87 crore and a net loss of INR 8.25 crore for the quarter.

07 · Beyond the numbers

What changed beyond the numbers

Reported update

Board Changes

The board approved the appointment of Mrs. Anuradha Mookerjee as an Independent Director for a five-year term effective 8 August 2026, while noting the upcoming cessation of Mrs. Gauri Rasgotra upon completing her second consecutive term on 21 August 2026.

08 · Key Q&A

The quarter, answered directly

What does Orient Paper & Industries do?

Orient Paper & Industries Limited operates primarily within two key business verticals: paper and tissue manufacturing, alongside a chemicals division.

What is the clearest takeaway from Q1 FY27?

Orient Paper & Industries Limited recorded revenue from operations of INR 227.61 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, alongside other income of INR 2.40 crore, bringing total income to INR 230.01 crore.

What drove revenue or demand?

Paper and tissue operations generated gross segment revenue of INR 186.75 crore before inter-segment eliminations, while the chemicals division contributed INR 44.29 crore.

What mattered most for margins or profitability?

Cost of materials consumed stood at INR 96.46 crore, accompanied by a negative inventory change of INR 7.57 crore reflecting finished goods and work-in-progress adjustments.

What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?

The board approved the appointment of Mrs. Anuradha Mookerjee as an Independent Director for a five-year term effective 8 August 2026, while noting the upcoming cessation of Mrs. Gauri Rasgotra upon completing her second consecutive term on 21 August 2026.

What are the main pressure points disclosed for the quarter?

The paper and tissue division continued to face operational headwinds, resulting in a segment loss of INR 4.21 crore.

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10 · Next filing checkpoints

What the next disclosure can confirm or change

  1. 01

    Paper Division Turnaround: Monitor operational efficiency and market pricing in the paper and tissue division to track progress toward breakeven and profitability.

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    Cost Management: Observe trends in power, fuel, and raw material expenses in upcoming quarterly filings.

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