Board Meeting Details

The Board of Directors meeting was held on Wednesday, 21st October, 2026, commencing at 12:00 Noon and concluding at 03:15 PM.

Key Approvals

1. Unaudited Financial Results (UFR)

  • Approved Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone & Consolidated) for Q2 and H1 ended 30th September, 2026
  • Prepared pursuant to Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

2. Limited Review Report

  • Received and noted Limited Review Report from Statutory Auditors, M/s. BSR & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants
  • Report covers both standalone and consolidated financial results for Q2 and H1 ended 30th September, 2026

3. Interim Dividend Declaration

  • Declared special interim dividend of ₹7.50 per equity share for FY 2026-27
  • Dividend declared to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the company's incorporation
  • Record Date: Friday, 30th October, 2026
  • Payment Date: On or before Friday, 20th November, 2026

Financial Performance Highlights (Standalone)

Q2 FY27 (Quarter ended 30 September 2026)

  • Revenue from operations: ₹34,420 lakhs (vs ₹28,000 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Total income: ₹34,900 lakhs (vs ₹28,473 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Profit before tax: ₹3,585 lakhs (vs ₹3,428 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Profit after tax: ₹2,668 lakhs (vs ₹2,562 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Basic EPS: ₹15.33 (vs ₹14.72 in Q2 FY26)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹15.27 (vs ₹14.72 in Q2 FY26)

H1 FY27 (Half year ended 30 September 2026)

  • Revenue from operations: ₹65,283 lakhs (vs ₹53,054 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Total income: ₹66,465 lakhs (vs ₹54,064 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Profit before tax: ₹7,241 lakhs (vs ₹2,973 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Profit after tax: ₹5,403 lakhs (vs ₹2,216 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Basic EPS: ₹31.04 (vs ₹12.74 in H1 FY26)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹30.96 (vs ₹12.73 in H1 FY26)

Financial Performance Highlights (Consolidated)

Q2 FY27 (Quarter ended 30 September 2026)

  • Revenue from operations: ₹34,474 lakhs (vs ₹28,109 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Total income: ₹34,955 lakhs (vs ₹28,541 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Profit before tax: ₹3,638 lakhs (vs ₹3,367 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Profit after tax: ₹2,694 lakhs (vs ₹2,501 lakhs in Q2 FY26)
  • Basic EPS: ₹15.48 (vs ₹14.37 in Q2 FY26)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹15.43 (vs ₹14.37 in Q2 FY26)

H1 FY27 (Half year ended 30 September 2026)

  • Revenue from operations: ₹65,420 lakhs (vs ₹53,293 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Total income: ₹66,603 lakhs (vs ₹54,221 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Profit before tax: ₹7,331 lakhs (vs ₹2,863 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Profit after tax: ₹5,454 lakhs (vs ₹2,106 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Basic EPS: ₹31.34 (vs ₹12.10 in H1 FY26)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹31.25 (vs ₹12.10 in H1 FY26)

Key Financial Position (Standalone as at 30 September 2026)

  • Total assets: ₹82,836 lakhs (vs ₹83,808 lakhs as at 31 March 2026)
  • Equity share capital: ₹1,740 lakhs (unchanged)
  • Other equity: ₹56,113 lakhs (vs ₹54,647 lakhs as at 31 March 2026)
  • Total equity: ₹57,853 lakhs (vs ₹56,387 lakhs as at 31 March 2026)
  • Current borrowings: ₹2,771 lakhs (vs ₹27 lakhs as at 31 March 2026)

Cash Flow Highlights (Standalone H1 FY27)

  • Cash flow from operating activities: (₹750) lakhs (vs ₹4,243 lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Cash flow from investing activities: ₹106 lakhs (vs (₹782) lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Cash flow from financing activities: (₹1,550) lakhs (vs (₹3,671) lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Net decrease in cash: (₹2,194) lakhs (vs (₹210) lakhs in H1 FY26)
  • Cash and cash equivalents at period end: ₹2,032 lakhs (vs ₹2,801 lakhs in H1 FY26)

Subsidiary Information

  • The consolidated results include 30 Future Technologies Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary
  • The subsidiary reported total assets of ₹299 lakhs as at 30 September 2026
  • For H1 FY27, the subsidiary reported revenues of ₹137 lakhs and net loss of ₹64 lakhs
  • The subsidiary's results were reviewed by other auditors

Auditor's Review Conclusion

  • BSR & Co. LLP conducted limited review of both standalone and consolidated results
  • Expressed unmodified review conclusion - no material misstatements found
  • Financial results prepared in accordance with Ind AS 34 and SEBI Listing Regulations

Additional Notes from Financial Statements

  • The company operates in one segment: Welding & Related Products and Services
  • No exceptional items reported in current quarter (vs ₹831 lakhs in FY26)
  • Previous year included exceptional items related to impairment of investment in subsidiary (₹556 lakhs) and new Labour Codes impact (₹275 lakhs)
  • Onerous cost and liquidated damages provision of ₹2,792 lakhs recognized in previous year
  • Impairment reversal on trade receivables of ₹1,412 lakhs recorded in previous year

Dividend Details

  • Special interim dividend: ₹7.50 per equity share (75% of face value ₹10)
  • Purpose: Commemoration of 75th anniversary of incorporation
  • Record Date: 30 October 2026
  • Payment Date: On or before 20 November 2026