Written by Faisal Shahnawaz in Automotive, Corporate, Taxation Automaker contributes Rs140 billion to Pakistan’s national exchequer in FY2025-26 as profit rises 11% to Rs25.51 billion KARACHI: Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) has crossed the Rs1 trillion mark in cumulative tax contributions to Pakistan’s national exchequer since its incorporation in 1989, while posting stronger financial results for fiscal year 2025-26. The company said it contributed Rs140 billion to the national exchequer during FY2025-26, equivalent to around 1% of the total tax revenue collected by the Government of Pakistan. Its cumulative contribution since incorporation has now exceeded Rs1,030 billion, underscoring the automaker’s significant contribution to government revenues over more than three decades. The announcement came as Indus Motor reported a profit after tax of Rs25.51 billion for the year ended June 30, 2026, representing an 11% increase from Rs23.01 billion in the previous fiscal year. Indus Motor profit rises 11% According to financial statements submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company’s earnings per share increased to Rs324.50, compared with Rs292.74 a year earlier. Gross profit rose to Rs36.30 billion in FY2025-26 from Rs31.20 billion in the preceding year. Meanwhile, expenses declined to Rs5.84 billion, compared with Rs6.11 billion in the previous fiscal year. Despite the improvement in profitability, the company’s income tax payment also increased significantly during the year. Indus Motor paid Rs17.30 billion in income tax during FY2025-26, up 19.50% from Rs14.48 billion in the previous year. Vehicle sales increase 33% The company’s financial performance was supported by a substantial increase in vehicle sales. Indus Motor said total sales of completely knocked down (CKD) and completely built-up (CBU) units increased 33% to 45,035 vehicles during FY2025-26, compared with 33,757 units in the previous year. The…