BSE SME-listed DroneAcharya narrowed its net loss by 89% year-on-year to ₹1.6 crore in the second half of fiscal 2026, according to inc42.com. However, the company’s operating revenue fell 32% year-on-year and 47% quarter-on-quarter to ₹5.1 crore during the same period. Including other income, total income stood at ₹7.5 crore.
The company swung back into a net loss in H2 after reporting a net profit of ₹1.9 crore in the first half of the fiscal year. Total expenses dropped 67% year-on-year to ₹9.6 crore. For the full fiscal year, DroneAcharya posted a profit of ₹37.2 lakh compared to a net loss of ₹13.5 crore in the previous year. Operating revenue for FY26 declined 57% to ₹14.7 crore from ₹34.5 crore in FY25. The company’s EBITDA was ₹7.1 crore with a margin of 48.4%.
DroneAcharya attributed its performance to securing and executing multiple defence-related drone deployment and demonstration projects. It also expanded collaborations with Indian defence establishments and global OEM partners. The company grew its DGCA-approved remote pilot training organisation network and conducted several drone pilot and instructor training programs.
Looking ahead, DroneAcharya aims to further strengthen its operational capabilities and expand defence collaborations. The company’s focus on training and project execution positions it to capitalize on growing demand for drone technology in defence and related sectors, according to inc42.com.