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Greaves Cotton Shares Rally Over Eleven Percent Despite Steep Profit Decline
Originally reported by LiveMint Markets as: Greaves Cotton share price: Stock jumps almost 11% despite 81% fall in Q2 profit: What's fuelling rally? Buy or sell?
30 Oct 2026, 12:02 pm IST · Xecute.finance News Desk
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Greaves Cotton stock surged by up to 11.6% following strong year-on-year revenue expansion during the September quarter. Net profit dropped significantly by 81% to 5 crore rupees, largely impacted by exceptional expenses totaling 32.75 crore rupees. Meanwhile, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization registered a 41% increase to reach 74 crore rupees.
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Greaves Cotton equity shares experienced a sharp rally of up to 11.6% driven by robust top-line performance during the September quarter. The company posted a year-on-year revenue growth of 44.2%, which overshadowed a steep 81% decline in net profit down to 5 crore rupees. This profit contraction was partly attributable to exceptional expenses amounting to 32.75 crore rupees recorded during the period. Concurrently, operational earnings measured by EBITDA improved by 41% to stand at 74 crore rupees.
Discrepancies between operational revenue growth and net profit contractions often occur when exceptional costs or one-time outlays distort the bottom line. Investors frequently look past headline net profit drops if core operating metrics, such as EBITDA and revenue expansion, demonstrate underlying business momentum. Market participants weighed the robust top-line acceleration and improved operational earnings more heavily than the exceptional charges in this trading session.
Financial analysts and investors should examine the nature of the exceptional expenses and evaluate the sustainability of the reported revenue growth. Reviewing management commentary on future margin trends and order book execution will guide informed buy or sell decisions. Bottom line: strong operational revenue can drive short-term stock enthusiasm even when statutory net profits face temporary headwinds.
Source: livemint.com
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