<h1>Manufacturing Firm Posts 24% Profit Rise in Q1 FY26 on Higher Revenue and Efficiency Gains</h1> A manufacturing company reported a 24% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 275 crore for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by higher revenues and improved operational efficiencies. Consolidated revenue from operations rose 5.9% to Rs 4,695 crore, with profit before tax increasing to Rs 385 crore. The company's standalone EBITDA margin improved to 12.2%, attributed to better pricing, favorable product mix, and cost optimization. Growth was noted in the auto replacement, solar, and industrial UPS segments, while demand remained weak in the auto OEM and exports sectors. Its lithium-ion cell manufacturing subsidiary continued project development with substantial investments, aiming to start production by the end of the fiscal year.