Flair Writing Industries posts 20 per cent revenue growth in December quarter

MUMBAI: It seems Flair Writing Industries has no intention of running out of ink just yet, as their latest financial results prove they are still writing their own success story with remarkable precision. The Mumbai-based stationery powerhouse has released its unaudited consolidated results for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, revealing a performance that is, quite literally, one for the books.

For the quarter ending December 2025, the group reported a robust revenue from operations of Rs 31,769.85 lakhs, a significant climb from the Rs 26,454.77 lakhs recorded in the same period the previous year. Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 32,081.90 lakhs, comfortably outpacing the Rs 27,107.19 lakhs seen in the 2024 December quarter.
The nine-month trajectory is equally sharp; the company’s revenue from operations hit Rs 92,715.63 lakhs compared to Rs 78,181.52 lakhs in the prior year’s corresponding period. This steady ascent suggests that while the digital age might be upon us, the world still has a massive appetite for a reliable ballpoint.

Despite a slight dip in profit after tax compared to the preceding quarter (September 2025), the company still posted a solid profit of Rs 3,314.04 lakhs for the December quarter, up from Rs 2,926.88 lakhs in December 2024. Basic earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were recorded at Rs 3.11.

In a move that will likely keep investors’ spirits high, the Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of Rs 0.50 per equity share (10% of the Rs 5 face value). Shareholders should mark their calendars for 4 February 2026, which has been fixed as the record date for this payout.

Flair isn’t just sitting on its laurels; it’s putting its IPO proceeds to work. Of the Rs 27,303.72 lakhs raised through its fresh issue, the company has already utilised Rs 25,388.49 lakhs.

New valsad unit: Rs 3,684.07 lakhs has been spent on setting up the new facility, with Rs 1,915.23 lakhs still unutilised and temporarily parked in fixed deposits.

Capital expenditure: The company and its subsidiary, Flair Writing Equipments Private Limited, have fully utilised the allocated Rs8,674.80 lakhs for capital expenditure.

Working capital & debt: A further Rs 7,700.00 lakhs was funneled into working capital, while Rs 4,300.00 lakhs was used to repay or prepay borrowings.

The company also noted the implementation of the new unified labour codes effective from 21 November 2025. While the Ministry of Labour & Employment has published draft rules, Flair’s current assessment suggests the financial impact is “not material” and has not been recognised in these results. However, they remain on standby to evaluate any future impact once the final State and Central rules are fully notified.

With five decades of “excellence” behind them, Flair continues to prove that in the world of writing instruments, they are still the ones holding the pen.