Dwarikesh Sugar Q2 FY27 Loss Narrows to ₹13.12 Cr
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd. reported a Loss After Tax (LAT) of ₹13.12 crore for Q2 FY27, an improvement from a LAT of ₹32.62 crore in Q2 FY26. For the half-year ended September 30, 2026 (H1 FY27), the company posted a LAT of ₹38.85 crore, compared to ₹42.01 crore in H1 FY26. Total income for Q2 FY27 was ₹262.11 crore. Sugar sales volume decreased slightly to 5.61 lakh quintals in Q2 FY27, but average realization improved to ₹4,530 per quintal. Sugar inventory reduced significantly to 2.20 lakh quintals. The company's financial performance was impacted by a lack of crushing operations, leading to under-absorption of fixed costs and lower contribution margins. Restrictions on sugarcane juice for ethanol production are in place to prioritize sugar availability. Sugar prices are expected to remain firm in the medium term.
Key Highlights
- Q2 FY27 Loss After Tax (LAT) reduced to ₹13.12 crore from ₹32.62 crore.
- H1 FY27 LAT decreased to ₹38.85 crore from ₹42.01 crore.
- Average sugar realization increased to ₹4,530 per quintal in Q2 FY27.
- Sugar inventory significantly down to 2.20 lakh quintals.
- Operational disruptions impacted profitability; sugar prices expected firm.
Price Impact
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