Route Mobile Q1 FY26 Profit Falls 27.6% YoY to ₹58.78 Crore; ₹3 Interim Dividend Declared
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 18, 2025 09:31 AM IST
Mumbai, July 18, 2025 — Route Mobile Ltd (NSE: ROUTE | BSE: 543228) on Thursday declared a ₹3 per share first interim dividend for FY2025–26 and released its Q1FY26 results, showing a sharp decline in profitability amid muted topline performance.
₹3 Interim Dividend Declared for FY26
- The Board of Route Mobile has approved an interim dividend of ₹3 per share.
- The dividend represents 30% of the face value of ₹10.
- It is applicable for the financial year FY26.
- The record date to determine eligible shareholders is set for July 23, 2025.
- The dividend will be paid within 30 days of declaration, after deduction of applicable TDS.
Q1 FY26: Profit Slides 27.6% YoY on Lower Revenue and Tax Expense
- Route Mobile reported a consolidated net profit of ₹58.78 crore for Q1 FY26.
- This marks a 27.6% decline compared to ₹81.16 crore in Q1 FY25.
- Revenue from operations stood at ₹1,050.83 crore for the quarter.
- The revenue reflects a 4.8% year-on-year decline.
| (₹ in crore) | Q1 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY25 | YoY % | QoQ % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1,050.83 | 1,175.00 | 1,103.42 | -4.76% | -10.57% |
| Total Income | 1,061.80 | 1,187.11 | 1,113.98 | -4.69% | -10.55% |
| Profit Before Tax | 76.57 | 78.95 | 102.88 | -25.56% | -3.01% |
| Net Profit | 58.78 | 60.28 | 81.16 | -27.56% | -2.49% |
| EPS (Basic/Diluted) | ₹8.45 | ₹8.98 | ₹12.51 | -32.5% | -5.9% |
The company’s comprehensive income, however, jumped to ₹111.03 crore, driven by ₹52.95 crore foreign exchange gain, booked under other comprehensive income.
Segment-Wise Snapshot
| Segment | Revenue (₹ Cr) | YoY Change | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 219.47 | -7.6% | -9.6% |
| Overseas | 992.73 | -9.1% | +1.4% |
Overseas operations contributed over 94% of total revenue, reaffirming Route Mobile’s strong global presence.
Key Corporate Announcements
- CEO Change: Mr. Gautam Badalia resigned as CEO. Mr. Rajdipkumar Gupta, currently MD, has been re-designated as Managing Director and CEO effective July 18, 2025.
- Other Leadership Updates:
- Mr. Tejas Shah appointed Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
- Mr. Sammy Mamdani re-designated as COO
- Mr. Vinay Binyala appointed as Investor Relations Officer
Outlook & Legal Note
Route Mobile is currently engaged in arbitration proceedings related to a ₹107.63 crore advance paid under an onerous contract. Management, backed by legal counsel, believes the amount is fully recoverable.
Route Mobile Limited Stock Performance
Route Mobile Ltd shares closed at ₹1,009.60 on July 17, 2025. At 9:25 AM on July 18, 2025, the shares are quoting at ₹982.80, indicating a dip of 2.65%. Over the last year, Route Mobile Ltd shares have declined 44%, down 27% year-to-date, and 3.19% in the previous month.
About Route Mobile Limited
Route Mobile Ltd, listed on NSE and BSE, is a global CPaaS leader offering messaging, voice, email, and new-age channels like WhatsApp and RCS. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Mumbai, it serves enterprises and telecom operators across 16+ countries. The company is registered under CIN: L72900MH2004PLC146323.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/ROUTE_18072025000539_Upload.pdf
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