💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Food Processing revenue grew 83.2% YoY to INR 22.11 Cr in Q2 FY26 (vs INR 12.07 Cr in Q2 FY25). Investing Business revenue declined 7.7% YoY to INR 3.32 Cr in Q2 FY26 (vs INR 3.60 Cr in Q2 FY25).

Geographic Revenue Split

100% of revenue is derived from India, as all operating subsidiaries including Morton Foods Limited and Champaran Marketing Company Limited are incorporated and operate within India.

Profitability Margins

The group reported a consolidated net loss of INR 17.28 Cr for FY25. In Q2 FY26, the food processing segment operated at a loss margin of -15.5% (INR 3.44 Cr loss on INR 22.11 Cr revenue).

EBITDA Margin

The consolidated segment loss before finance costs and tax was INR 0.18 Cr in Q2 FY26, representing a significant improvement from the INR 14.39 Cr loss recorded in FY25.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Total consolidated liabilities stood at INR 101.79 Cr as of September 30, 2025, with finance costs of INR 1.53 Cr for H1 FY26.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

📈 Strategic Growth

Growth Strategy

The company is focusing on the turnaround of its subsidiary, Morton Foods Limited, by leveraging its established brand equity to drive volume growth (which increased 83.2% YoY in Q2 FY26) and utilizing its investing business to provide liquidity support.

Products & Services

Canned and processed food products sold under the Morton brand and investment management services.

Brand Portfolio

Morton

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The food processing sector is experiencing strong volume growth (83.2% YoY for the company) but remains margin-constrained, while the investment segment provides essential but fluctuating liquidity through dividends.

Competitive Moat

The company's moat is derived from the established 'Morton' brand equity and a substantial asset base of INR 559.85 Cr (FY25) which provides financial stability for its investing business.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations must comply with food safety standards for the Morton brand and Ind AS financial reporting requirements for the group's consolidated results.

Taxation Policy Impact

The group maintains a deferred tax asset of INR 4.51 Cr at Morton Foods Limited, which is contingent on future taxable income projections; failure to achieve these would result in a write-down.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

The primary business risk is the continued loss-making status and net worth erosion of Morton Foods Limited, which relies on management's positive outlook for its going concern status.

Geographic Concentration Risk

100% of revenue is concentrated in the Indian domestic market, exposing the company to local economic and regulatory shifts.

Technology Obsolescence Risk

The company has modernized its financial reporting systems with audit trail-enabled software to meet regulatory transparency requirements and mitigate data tampering risks.