New Delhi, India | February 4, 2025 – DCM Nouvelle Limited (BSE: 542729, NSE: DCMNVL) has announced its
unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended
December 31, 2024. The company’s board approved the results in a meeting held today, with financial highlights summarized below.
Financial Highlights (Standalone)
(All figures in ₹ Lakhs)
| Particulars | Q3 FY2025 | Q2 FY2025 | Q3 FY2024 | 9M FY2025 | 9M FY2024 |
|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 26,306 | 25,572 | 26,686 | 78,446 | 81,505 |
| Total Income | 26,417 | 25,742 | 26,757 | 78,958 | 82,264 |
| Total Expenses | 26,191 | 25,254 | 30,614 | 77,737 | 82,176 |
| EBITDA | 278 | 488 | (114) | 1,220 | 88 |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Tax | 17 | 403 | (113) | 1,048 | (629) |
| Profit/(Loss) After Tax | 221 | 1,188 | (91) | 1,552 | (478) |
| EPS (₹) | 1.8 | 6.31 | (0.52) | 8.31 | (2.68) |
- Revenue declined by 3.75% YoY for the quarter.
- Net profit stood at ₹221 lakhs in Q3 FY2025, a turnaround from a loss of ₹91 lakhs in Q3 FY2024.
- EPS increased from (₹0.52) in Q3 FY2024 to ₹1.8 in Q3 FY2025.
Financial Highlights (Consolidated)
(All figures in ₹ Lakhs)
| Particulars | Q3 FY2025 | Q2 FY2025 | Q3 FY2024 | 9M FY2025 | 9M FY2024 |
|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 26,402 | 25,566 | 26,684 | 79,456 | 81,656 |
| Total Income | 26,463 | 25,964 | 26,842 | 79,643 | 82,325 |
| Total Expenses | 26,285 | 25,879 | 27,123 | 79,620 | 83,379 |
| EBITDA | 178 | 1,087 | (281) | 605 | (1,011) |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Tax | 17 | 1,086 | (279) | 805 | (1,013) |
| Profit/(Loss) After Tax | (252) | 673 | (224) | (387) | (839) |
| EPS (₹) | (1.5) | 3.60 | (1.3) | (2.3) | (4.72) |
- Consolidated revenue dipped slightly by 1.9% YoY.
- The company reported a net loss of ₹252 lakhs in Q3 FY2025, compared to a loss of ₹224 lakhs in Q3 FY2024.
- EPS stood at (₹1.5), down from ₹3.60 in Q2 FY2025.
Segment-Wise Performance
(₹ in Lakhs, Consolidated Data)| Segment | Q3 FY2025 Revenue | Q2 FY2025 Revenue | Q3 FY2024 Revenue | 9M FY2025 Revenue | 9M FY2024 Revenue |
|---|
| Textiles | 25,306 | 25,572 | 26,686 | 78,406 | 81,656 |
| Chemicals | 1,096 | - | - | 1,050 | - |
- The textile segment continued to be the primary revenue driver, contributing ₹25,306 lakhs in Q3 FY2025.
- Chemicals segment generated ₹1,096 lakhs in Q3 FY2025, reflecting the company’s diversification strategy.
Key Corporate Developments
- Insurance Settlement: The company recognized ₹638 lakhs as insurance compensation during Q2 FY2025 for damages to cotton warehouse stock.
- Exceptional Item: ₹571 lakhs recorded as a liability settlement reversal in Q2 FY2025 following an earlier dispute resolution.
- Subsidiary Performance: DCM Nouvelle Specialty Chemicals Limited contributed ₹296 lakhs in revenue, but incurred a net loss of ₹472 lakhs in Q3 FY2025.
Management Commentary
Dr. Meenakshi Nayar, Chairperson & Director of DCM Nouvelle Limited, stated:
"Despite a challenging market environment, we have managed to stabilize revenue while improving our operational efficiency. Our diversification into specialty chemicals is progressing well, and we anticipate a stronger performance in the coming quarters. The insurance settlement and liability reversal have provided a boost to our balance sheet, positioning us for future growth."
Outlook & Strategic Focus
- Operational Efficiency: Cost optimizations and process improvements remain a priority.
- Growth Strategy: Continued expansion into specialty chemicals to reduce dependency on textiles.
- Market Expansion: Exploring new export markets, particularly in South Asia and Europe.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Increased investment in eco-friendly textile production technologies.
Conclusion
DCM Nouvelle Limited delivered
a mixed financial performance in Q3 FY2025, with
standalone profitability but
consolidated losses due to subsidiary underperformance. The company remains focused on
cost efficiency, diversification, and new market expansion, setting the stage for potential future growth.
Investors will closely watch
Q4 FY2025 results for indications of sustained profitability and improved subsidiary performance.