VST Industries reported 5% rise in Q1 FY26 profit before tax, aided by lower expenses; shares fell after results.

• Q1 FY26 profit before tax rose to ₹75.99 crore, with total expenses down 3.25% year-on-year to ₹348.94 crore.
• Employee costs and raw material expenses both declined over 7%, supporting overall cost efficiency during the quarter.
• Despite profit growth, shares dropped 3.33% to ₹283.20 as the market reacted to a cautious demand outlook.