Cochin Shipyard Ltd announces a strategic joint venture and makes a significant acquisition while facing mixed financial results for the December quarter.

Target Overview

Cochin Shipyard Ltd has reported a mixed performance for the December quarter, facing challenges in profitability despite notable growth in revenue. The company achieved a net profit of ₹144.6 crores, reflecting an 18.3% decline year-on-year from ₹177 crores reported in the previous period. This downturn in profit comes in contrast to its substantial topline growth.

During the same period, Cochin Shipyard's revenue from operations surged by 17.70% year-on-year, reaching ₹1,350.40 crores. However, the company's EBITDA fell by 21.50% to ₹186.60 crores, down from ₹237.60 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. As a result, the operating margin has contracted to 13.80%, compared to 20.70% in the prior period.

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