Linc reports steady Q2 income, joint venture losses temper profit

Linc Limited reported a 3.0% year-on-year increase in total income to ₹14,137 Lacs for Q2 FY26. While EBITDA rose by 10.3% to ₹1,797 Lacs, PAT (profit attributable to owners) saw a 3.7% dip to ₹846 Lacs, primarily due to losses of ₹167.75 lakhs from joint ventures. The company remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of these investments and strategic initiatives.

The company's strategic initiatives include a JV with Mitsubishi Pencil Co., which commenced operations in October 2025 with the launch of a new ball pen for Indian and ASEAN markets. A JV with Morris is linked to a new Bengal manufacturing facility expected to be operational in Q4 FY26. Other ventures, including a JV with a Turkish partner and a Kenya subsidiary, are progressing, albeit slightly behind initial timelines.

Standalone financial results for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, show total income at ₹27,356.98 Lacs and profit for the period at ₹1,749.14 Lacs. Consolidated figures for the same period report total income of ₹27,955.73 Lacs and profit attributable to owners of the parent at ₹1,550.90 Lacs. The board of directors approved these unaudited financial results on November 8, 2025.