eMudhra reported a strong 27% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 33.48 crore alongside a 19.7% rise in revenue. Simultaneously, the company announced a strategic exit from its Global SSL/TLS Certificate business following a cybersecurity-related discovery of weak keys, with an independent KPMG review currently underway.
eMudhra Reports 27% Profit Growth Amid Strategic Business Shift
Revenue: Rs 206.99 crore | Net Profit: Rs 33.48 crore
Reader Takeaway: Strong revenue and profit growth face investor scrutiny due to the company's unexpected withdrawal from the SSL/TLS business.
What just happened
eMudhra Limited reported consolidated revenue of Rs 206.99 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a 19.7% increase from Rs 172.88 crore in the year-ago period. Consolidated net profit reached Rs 33.48 crore, up 26.6% from Rs 26.44 crore in the September 2025 quarter. Alongside the financial results, the board announced a strategic decision to exit the Global SSL/TLS Certificate business.
Why this matters
The exit follows a security disclosure on October 17, 2026, where an independent researcher identified weak keys in eight intermediate CA certificates within a single public ECC hierarchy. While the company stated that root keys remained unaffected, the certificates were revoked on October 18. This development triggered a pivot in the firm's product strategy. Management has appointed KPMG to conduct an independent external review of the matter and stated they do not expect a material financial impact from this segment withdrawal.
Auditor's Observation
Statutory auditor Suri & Co. issued an unmodified conclusion in their Limited Review Report, confirming that the financial results comply with Indian Accounting Standards. The company maintains a solid balance sheet, reporting total assets of Rs 1,267.84 crore and equity of Rs 980.19 crore as of September 30, 2026.
What to track next
Investors should monitor the outcome of the KPMG external review. While the firm's growth trajectory remains positive, the operational impact of exiting the SSL/TLS segment and any potential reputational shifts in the digital trust and cybersecurity market will be key areas for shareholder focus in the coming quarters.
