Synopsis: Paper stock shares are in focus in today’s trading session after announcing Q2 results.
A small-cap company that manufactures and markets Paper, Paper Board, Cement, and Generation of Power is in the spotlight today after posting Q2FY26 results. Read the article below for detailed insights into its performance.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,108.20 crore, the shares of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited were trading at Rs. 160.12, up by 3.87 percent from its previous closing price of Rs. 154.24. The stock has touched an intraday high of Rs. 164.80, an upside of 6.85 percent from previous day’s close price.
Q2FY26 Results
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited reported Rs. 1,110.15 crore in revenue for the second quarter of FY26, a 21.5 percent increase over the Rs. 913.71 crore for the same period in FY25. It decreased by 2.79 percent as compared to Rs. 1,142.10 crore in Q1 FY26.
The company’s EBITDA for Q2 FY26 stood at Rs. 123.13 crore, up by 21.35 percent from Rs. 101.47 crore in Q1 FY26, and declined by 0.72 percent from Rs. 124.02 crore in Q2 FY25.
The consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY26 is Rs. 8.10 crore, which is 212.74 percent higher than the Rs. 2.59 crore reported in the Q2 FY25 and its turnaround from a loss of Rs. 7.41 crore in Q1 FY26. Profit growth was also reflected in earnings per share (EPS), which increased to approximately Rs. 1.17 in Q2 FY26 from Rs. 0.37 in Q2 FY25.
Other Updates
During Q2 FY26, paper production was 1,07,094 MT versus 1,06,143 MT in Q2 FY25, while packaging board production rose to 50,360 MT from 44,884 MT.
For the half-year, paper production reached 2,13,469 MT compared to 2,15,522 MT in the H1 FY25, and packaging board output stood at 1,00,042 MT against 89,615 MT in H1 FY25.
The company noted subdued market demand due to the import of paper at lower prices and uncertainty arising from GST 2.0 rate changes affecting the paper industry. However, it expects market conditions to stabilize gradually over time.
The company is prioritizing product upgradation and quality improvement, along with enhanced customer service. It is also focusing on expanding the market share of high-margin products to improve overall profitability.
About the company
Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Chennai, produces and markets paper and paperboards globally. It operates through Paper & Paper Board and Energy segments, offering printing, writing, and packaging boards, while also generating power from turbines and windmills and manufacturing cement.
As of September 2025, the company’s shareholding pattern shows promoters holding 35.32 percent, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) 5.05 percent, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) 11.36 percent, the government 4.06 percent, and the public 44.22 percent.
Written By Akshay Sanghavi
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