Karachi: Tariq Corporation Limited has reported its financial results for the year ending September 30, 2025, highlighting a period of increased stability and growth in the midst of a recovering economic landscape in Pakistan. On January 7, 2026, the company released its annual review, underscoring key achievements and challenges faced during the fiscal year.
The firm's operational data revealed that sugarcane crushed increased to 662,775 metric tons from 570,050 metric tons in the previous year. Sugar production slightly decreased to 57,237 metric tons from 58,183 metric tons, while molasses production rose to 33,071 metric tons from 28,588 metric tons. Sugar recovery rate, however, experienced a big move, declining from 10.21% to 8.65%.
Financially, Tariq Corp's net sales witnessed a rise to 7.55 billion rupees, compared to 6.88 billion rupees in the previous year. The company experienced a turnaround in gross profit, recording 198.83 million rupees, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss of 419.13 million rupees. Losses from operations were also curtailed, reducing to 179.78 million rupees from a previous 752.16 million rupees. The finance cost decreased to 153.88 million rupees from 277.57 million rupees, contributing to a profit after taxation of 36.62 million rupees, compared to 21.13 million rupees in the prior period. Earnings per share increased to 0.55 rupees from 0.26 rupees.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Tariq Corp has managed to navigate through a challenging economic environment, characterized by moderated inflation and improved foreign exchange reserves. These factors have fostered a more stable economic situation, aiding the company in achieving its financial goals.
The company continues to emphasize its role in corporate social responsibility, particularly in education and healthcare, providing subsidized schooling to over 1,000 children annually. The diversification of its food brand 'Krystal' into dairy products is another strategic move that has shown encouraging results.
Looking forward, Tariq Corporation Limited remains cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook, as inflation stabilizes and interest rates decline. The company is poised to capitalize on these favorable conditions, aiming to enhance operational efficiencies and profitability while maintaining strong governance standards. The company’s strategic focus remains on leveraging economic trends to deliver lasting growth and increased shareholder value.