New Delhi, May 22 -- Shares of GMM Pfaudler declined sharply in intraday trade on Thursday, May 22, falling over 8 percent to hit a low of Rs.1,161, after the company reported a disappointing set of numbers for the March 2025 quarter (Q4FY25). Despite revenue growth, the quarter was marred by a steep net loss, declining margins, and elevated one-time costs, which overshadowed otherwise resilient operational performance, particularly in the Indian market.

For the January-March quarter, GMM Pfaudler posted a consolidated net loss of Rs.27 crore, compared to a net profit of Rs.27.6 crore in Q4FY24. The company clarified that the net loss excludes one-time closure costs of Rs.47.7 crore, which included severance pay, inventory write-offs, an...