The company had clocked a net profit of Rs 0.91 crore in the year-ago period.
Net sales reduced 16 per cent to Rs 202.21 crore from Rs 241.11 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, the company said in a statement.
"Current quarter results continue to reflect the strategic course correction measures initiated two years ago. Our efforts in R&D have started yielding positive results in performance," Ester Industries Chairman and CEO Arvind Singhania said.
Ester Industries produces polyester films, engineering plastics and specialty polymers.
Shares of the company were trading at Rs 59.60 apiece, up 4.65 per cent from the last close on BSE.
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