Lahore: Aruj Industries Ltd., a key player within the textiles designated market category, has released its 34th Annual Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, revealing ongoing financial challenges. According to the report, the company experienced a gross loss of 24.93 million rupees for the year, slightly improved from the previous year's loss of 25.43 million rupees.

The figures were shared during the company's annual general meeting on October 8, 2026. The report indicates a profit loss before taxation of 32.78 million rupees, compared to 36.65 million rupees in the previous year, reflecting a moderate move in financial performance. After accounting for taxation, the net loss stood at 37.30 million rupees, a minor improvement from the 40.42 million rupees loss recorded in 2025.

Aruj Industries' founder, Mr. Maqsood Ahmad Butt, has commenced injecting personal finances into the company, a move expected to take effect in the second quarter of the new financial year. This initiative is aimed at stabilizing the company amid delays in securing external funding. The directors expressed confidence in the local economy's positive outlook, which they believe will assist in achieving future objectives.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Aruj Industries reported a loss per share of 3.57 rupees, a slight improvement from 3.86 rupees per share in the previous year. The company did not record any sales for the current fiscal year, down from 191,800 rupees in sales the previous year.

The company continues to explore various avenues for recovery and anticipates disclosing further developments in the next quarterly report. The directors expressed gratitude to shareholders for their resilience and support during challenging times.