Khaitan (India) reports revenue growth, but auditors flag mill status
Revenue climbed to ₹11,222.72 lakhs for FY26, yet net profit slipped as auditors issued a qualified opinion over the classification of a suspended sugar mill.
What's new
- Standalone revenue rose to ₹11,222.72 lakhs from ₹7,760.87 lakhs in the prior year.
- Net profit dropped to ₹606.34 lakhs from ₹697.93 lakhs.
- Auditors issued a qualified opinion regarding the classification of the company's suspended sugar mill.
Why this matters
The recurring audit qualification suggests a fundamental disagreement between management and auditors over the company's accounting treatment. By refusing to classify the idle sugar mill as a discontinued operation, management keeps the asset on the books as a continuing business, which auditors have flagged as non-compliant with Ind AS since Q1 2024-25.
What we're watching
- Whether management moves to reclassify the sugar mill in upcoming quarters.
- Any further commentary from auditors regarding the persistent qualification.
- The impact of the ongoing production suspension on future cash flows.
The full read
Khaitan (India) grew its standalone revenue to ₹11,222.72 lakhs for the year ended March 2026, compared to ₹7,760.87 lakhs in the previous fiscal year. Despite the top-line expansion, net profit fell to ₹606.34 lakhs from ₹697.93 lakhs. The results are overshadowed by a recurring audit qualification. Statutory auditors maintain that the company’s sugar mill, which has been idle for a prolonged period, should be reported as a discontinued operation under Ind AS. Management disagrees, continuing to classify the unit as a continuing business. This disagreement has persisted since Q1 2024-25. The qualification creates a persistent gap between the company's reported financial structure and the auditors' assessment of its operational reality.
Questions answered
- Why did the auditors issue a qualified opinion?
- The auditors argue that the sugar mill, which has been under production suspension for a prolonged period, should be classified as a discontinued operation under Ind AS. Management continues to treat it as a continuing business.
- How long has this audit qualification been an issue?
- The qualification is a recurring matter that has appeared in audit reports since Q1 2024-25.
- What were the company's financial results for the year?
- Khaitan (India) reported standalone revenue of ₹11,222.72 lakhs, up from ₹7,760.87 lakhs the previous year. Net profit declined to ₹606.34 lakhs from ₹697.93 lakhs.