Company Overview
Financial Performance Highlights (Discontinued Operations)
Total Income: ₹3,077.79 lakhs (FY 2024-25: ₹12,107.56 lakhs) - 74.6% decrease
Loss Before Tax: ₹1,255.65 lakhs (FY 2024-25: ₹970.03 lakhs)
Net Loss: ₹916.59 lakhs (FY 2024-25: ₹930.84 lakhs)
Total Comprehensive Income: ₹(334.28) lakhs (FY 2024-25: ₹586.17 lakhs)
Key Financial Ratios Changes (YoY):
- Debtors Turnover: 5.00 from 8.89 (43.8% decrease)
- Inventory Turnover: 1.26 from 3.63 (65.3% decrease)
- Return on Net Worth: (0.08) from (0.05) (60% decrease)
- Operating Profit Margin: (0.56)% from (0.09)% (522.2% decrease)
Operational Status
Production Suspension: Company ceased ferro alloys manufacturing operations at Byrnihat, Meghalaya plant effective 7th May 2025 due to significant power tariff increases making operations economically unviable.
Production & Sales Data:
- Ferro Silicon production: 673 MT (pre-closure) vs 11,961 MT previous year
- Ferro Silicon sales: 1,237.96 MT from existing stock vs 11,961 MT previous year
- Revenue from operations: ₹2,240.21 lakhs (primarily from stock sales)
Corporate Actions
Asset Disposal Approval: Board approved (7th January 2026) and shareholders ratified (9th February 2026 via e-voting with 99.98% approval) the disposal of substantially all plant and machinery and undertakings located at Byrnihat, Meghalaya.
Assets Held for Sale: ₹1,217.95 lakhs classified as held for sale as of 31st March 2026, comprising:
- Plant, Machinery & Equipment: ₹1,016.87 lakhs
- Electrical & Water Installation: ₹158.20 lakhs
- Other assets: ₹40.48 lakhs
Capital Structure
Paid-up Equity Capital: ₹2,121.73 lakhs (21,21,72,990 equity shares of ₹1 each)
Shareholding Pattern (31st March 2026):
- Promoters: 49.44%
- Public: 50.56%
- Dematerialized shares: 99.87% of total capital
Investments and Financial Position
Investment Portfolio: ₹11,409.48 lakhs (68.03% of total assets)
- Non-current investments: ₹10,955.61 lakhs (Equity shares: ₹3,909.30 lakhs, Perpetual bonds: ₹7,046.31 lakhs)
- Current investments: ₹453.87 lakhs (Mutual funds)
Liquid Assets:
- Cash & cash equivalents: ₹12.39 lakhs
- Bank balances (other): ₹550.81 lakhs
- Fixed deposits: ₹1,905.00 lakhs
Litigation and Contingencies
NGT Proceedings: Contingent liability of ₹2,184.80 lakhs for royalty, MEPRF, and GST/VAT demands pursuant to NGT order dated 17th January 2020 regarding alleged illegal coal procurement.
Case Status:
- Supreme Court set aside NGT order on 2nd May 2023 and remanded back to NGT
- Company filed impleadment application on 2nd November 2023
- Matter listed for final hearing on 14th July 2026
- Management believes likelihood of favorable outcome based on legal advice
Corporate Governance
Board Composition: 6 directors (1 executive, 2 non-executive, 3 independent including 1 woman director)
Key Appointments:
- Mrs. Ibaridor Katherine War appointed independent director w.e.f 1st April 2025
- Mr. Ghanshyam Agarwal appointed non-executive director w.e.f 8th August 2025
- Mr. Nirmalya Bhattacharyya re-appointed independent director for second term
Board Meetings: 5 meetings held during FY 2025-26
Dividend and Investor Information
Dividend: No dividend recommended for FY 2025-26 due to losses and operational suspension
Unclaimed Dividend: Interim dividend for FY 2022-23 (declared 11.08.2022) due for transfer to IEPF on 17.09.2029
Going Concern Assessment
Management confirms company can continue as going concern for at least 12 months from balance sheet date based on:
- Positive net worth of ₹16,374.77 lakhs
- Sufficient liquid assets and investments
- Expected proceeds from asset disposal
- No intention to liquidate business entity
Other Significant Information
Related Party Transactions: Loan of ₹30 lakhs to Suhag Overseas Trading Private Limited (where MD is interested) outstanding as of 31st March 2026
Credit Ratings: All credit ratings withdrawn at company's request during the year
Employee Strength: 10 permanent employees on rolls as of 31st March 2026
CSR Activities: Not applicable as company incurred losses during the year
AGM Details
15th Annual General Meeting: 25th September 2026 at 2:00 PM through video conferencing
Book Closure: 19th to 25th September 2026
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