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Godrej Industries shines with profit revival
MUMBAI: Godrej Industries seems to have found its spark again. After a muted start to the financial year, the diversified conglomerate reported a spirited rebound in the September 2025 quarter, turning the tide with stronger revenues and profits across its key businesses.
On a standalone basis, the company posted a net profit of Rs 99.02 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, a sharp turnaround from a loss of Rs 29.98 crore in the previous quarter. Revenue from operations surged to Rs 1,330.26 crore, up from Rs 1,018.29 crore in the June quarter, signalling steady growth momentum.
The profit revival was supported by a better product mix and tighter control on costs, with total expenses at Rs 1,261.05 crore against Rs 1,090.65 crore in the previous quarter. Earnings per share stood at Rs 2.94, a neat reversal from the Rs 0.89 loss per share last quarter.
On a consolidated level, Godrej Industries reported total income of Rs 6,289.69 crore, marking an uptick from Rs 5,718.97 crore in the June quarter. Consolidated profit before tax stood at Rs 1,652.90 crore, while net profit after tax came in at Rs 492.95 crore.
The company’s operating margin for the standalone business stood at 22.48 per cent, compared with 15.73 per cent in the June quarter, while the net profit margin improved to 7.44 per cent.
Godrej Industries also reported healthy balance sheet metrics, with its net worth rising to Rs 1,775.01 crore and a debt-equity ratio holding steady at 6.23.
The company’s cash flow from operations remained robust, aided by higher collections and improved working capital management.
As the festive season lights up consumer demand, Godrej Industries looks to keep the momentum glowing brighter into the second half of the financial year.
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Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
