Lovable Lingerie Sees Profit Surge on Tax Benefits, Revenue Stagnates in FY26
Lovable Lingerie Limited reported a Profit After Tax of ₹7.98 crore for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
Revenue from operations stood at ₹42.17 crore for FY26.
Reader Takeaway: Profit jump driven by tax benefits, not sales; revenue flat, monitor labour code impact.
What just happened
Lovable Lingerie Limited announced its audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. The company posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹7.98 crore (₹798.39 lakh), a significant increase from ₹1.79 crore (₹178.65 lakh) in the previous fiscal year (FY25). The revenue from operations, however, remained nearly flat at ₹42.17 crore (₹4,217.21 lakh) for FY26, compared to ₹42.19 crore (₹4,219.33 lakh) in FY25. The auditor issued an unmodified opinion on these results.
Why this matters
The substantial increase in net profit, while appearing positive, is primarily attributed to deferred tax benefits rather than core business expansion. This means the company's underlying sales performance did not improve. Investors need to understand that the profit growth is largely an accounting event. Furthermore, losses from discontinued operations continue to impact the overall financials.
The backstory
Lovable Lingerie Limited is a company operating in the apparel sector. The current results reflect a period where the company is dealing with the financial implications of past business activities (discontinued operations) while its main business shows no significant growth in sales.
What changes now
For investors, the key focus shifts from the headline profit figure to the underlying operational performance. The company will need to address the drag from discontinued operations and provide clarity on the financial impact of the new Labour Code on gratuity payments, which is currently an unquantified liability.
Risks to watch
Revenue stagnation points to a lack of operational growth, which is a concern for long-term sustainability. Additionally, the ₹4.64 crore loss from discontinued operations in FY26 continues to weigh on profitability. The unquantified financial impact of the new Labour Code on gratuity also presents an unknown liability.
Peer comparison
While specific peer data for FY26 revenue and PAT isn't provided in the filing, the stagnant revenue growth for Lovable Lingerie amidst a potentially growing apparel market could indicate underperformance relative to industry peers. The significant profit increase, however, might be an outlier due to the tax benefits.
Context metrics (time-bound)
- Revenue (FY26): ₹42.17 crore (₹4,217.21 lakh)
- Revenue (FY25): ₹42.19 crore (₹4,219.33 lakh)
- PAT (FY26): ₹7.98 crore (₹798.39 lakh)
- PAT (FY25): ₹1.79 crore (₹178.65 lakh)
- Loss from Discontinued Operations (FY26): ₹4.64 crore (₹463.61 lakh)
- EPS (FY26): ₹2.26
- EPS (FY25): ₹1.21
What to track next
Investors should monitor future quarterly results to see if there are any signs of revenue growth in the core business. Clarity on the financial implications of the new Labour Code and a strategy to manage or divest discontinued operations will be crucial. Tracking the company's ability to sustain profitability without relying on one-off tax benefits will be important.
