Hyderabad-based defence technology company ZEN Technologies reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 48.7 crore for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 (Q4 FY26), according to the company’s unaudited financial results filed with the stock exchanges.
The company posted profit after tax from continuing operations at Rs 48.66 crore during the January–March quarter. Total comprehensive income for the period stood at Rs 48.38 crore.
ZEN Technologies, which operates in defence training simulators, anti-drone systems and combat training solutions, reported a profit before tax of Rs 65.83 crore during the quarter under review.
The company’s total expenses during the quarter stood at around Rs 134.9 crore. Cost of materials consumed was reported at Rs 50.81 crore, while employee benefit expenses came in at Rs 38.54 crore. Other expenses for the quarter stood at Rs 48.58 crore.
Finance costs during the reporting period were Rs 2.02 crore, while depreciation and amortisation expenses stood at Rs 5.84 crore. The company also reported a positive impact from changes in inventories of finished goods and work-in-progress, which stood at Rs 10.84 crore during the quarter.
On the taxation front, current tax expenses were reported at Rs 14.25 crore, while deferred tax expenses stood at Rs 2.92 crore. The company recorded other comprehensive income, net of taxes, at Rs 1.14 crore during the quarter ended March 2026.
ZEN Technologies reported basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations at Rs 3.51 each for the quarter.
The company has been expanding its presence in defence technology and unmanned systems amid growing demand for indigenous military training and anti-drone solutions. In recent quarters, the company has focused on scaling production capabilities and strengthening its order pipeline in the defence sector. |