Praj Industries Share Price Falls Over 9% After Weak Q1 Results

Mumbai, August 12, 2025 – Shares of Praj Industries witnessed a sharp fall of over 9% in Tuesday’s trade after the company posted a steep drop in its April–June 2025 quarterly earnings. The sell-off came a day after the firm announced its Q1 FY26 results post-market hours on Monday.

Market Performance

• Previous Close: ₹445.85
• Opening Price: ₹421.15
• Intraday Low: ₹406.50
• Fall: Over 9% in a single session
• 5-Year Performance: Up 538%

Despite Tuesday’s slump, the stock has delivered multibagger returns in the past five years, soaring over five-fold.

Q1 FY26 Financial Highlights

Revenue

• ₹640.2 crore in April–June 2025 quarter
• Down from ₹699.14 crore in the year-ago period
• Lower than ₹859.69 crore in the January–March 2025 quarter

Profit Before Tax (PBT)

• ₹9.61 crore (Q1 FY26)
• Down from ₹78.88 crore (Q1 FY25)
• Lower than ₹58.25 crore (Q4 FY25)

Net Profit

• ₹5.34 crore in Q1 FY26
• Over 90% decline from ₹84.18 crore in Q1 FY25
• Down from ₹39.82 crore in Q4 FY25

Company Insights

The steep fall in profits was attributed to:

• Cautious stance in the domestic ethanol market after meeting 20% EBP targets and awaiting new blending mandates
• Geopolitical uncertainties impacting investment decisions
• US trade policy delays affecting capital expenditure

On the brighter side, order intake stood at ₹795 crore during the quarter, providing some revenue visibility for the future.

Praj Industries Share Price Movement

Praj Industries' share price opened significantly lower and continued its downward trajectory, hitting the day’s low of ₹406.50. This marks one of the sharpest single day declines for the company in recent months.

However, long-term investors may note that the stock has surged 538% in the past five years, reaffirming its position as a strong mid-cap performer despite short-term headwinds.

Summary

• Praj Industries share price fell over 9% after weak Q1 FY26 results
• Net profit plunged over 90% year-on-year to ₹5.34 crore
• Revenue dropped to ₹640.2 crore from ₹699.14 crore a year ago
• Order intake of ₹795 crore offers partial relief
• Stock remains up 538% over the past five years despite near-term challenges