Financial Results Overview

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 27, 2026 (commenced at 14:00, concluded at 17:00) approved:

Audited Financial Results:

  • Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for quarter and year ended March 31, 2026
  • Includes Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Cash Flow Statement
  • Statutory Auditors: M/s. J Mandal & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants
  • Unmodified audit opinion received on both standalone and consolidated results

Key Financial Figures (Standalone - Year Ended March 31, 2026):

  • Total Income: ₹64,828.87 lakhs (₹64,261.09 from operations + ₹567.78 other income)
  • Profit Before Exceptional Items and Tax: ₹3,859.85 lakhs
  • Exceptional Items: ₹326.33 lakhs (related to Labour Code implementation)
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹3,533.52 lakhs
  • Tax Expense: ₹886.03 lakhs (Current Tax ₹958.21 lakhs, Prior Year Adjustment ₹(8.60) lakhs, Deferred Tax ₹(63.58) lakhs)
  • Profit After Tax: ₹2,647.49 lakhs
  • Other Comprehensive Income: ₹(43.52) lakhs
  • Total Comprehensive Income: ₹2,603.97 lakhs
  • Earnings Per Share (Basic): ₹5.19
  • Paid-up Equity Share Capital: ₹2,549.22 lakhs (Face Value ₹5 each)
  • Reserves: ₹32,952.25 lakhs

Key Financial Figures (Consolidated - Year Ended March 31, 2026):

  • Includes joint venture company Amron Oil Resources Private Limited
  • Company's share of joint venture loss: ₹0.10 lakhs (recognized only to extent of investment carrying amount)
  • Profit figures largely consistent with standalone results

Auditor Appointments

Re-appointments approved:

  • M/s. PNG & Co., Chartered Accountants as Internal Auditors for FY 2026-27
  • M/s. Dilip M. Bathija, Cost Accountants as Cost Auditors for FY 2026-27

Both appointments based on recommendation of Audit Committee. Brief profiles of auditors provided in Annexure-III.

Management Appointments

Senior Management Personnel:

  • Mr. Ashish Garg appointed as Vice President - Operations & Supply Chain Management as Senior Management Personnel w.e.f. May 27, 2026

Director Appointments and Resignation

Appointments:

  • Mr. Dilip U Vaswani elevated from Senior Advisor (SMP) to Additional, Non-Executive Director w.e.f. May 27, 2026 (subject to shareholder approval)
  • Mr. Sukumaran Jeyakrishnan appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for two years from May 27, 2026 (subject to shareholder approval)

Resignation:

  • Mrs. Deepa Goel resigned as Non-Executive Director effective close of business hours on May 27, 2026 due to personal reasons and professional commitments

All appointments based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Related Party Transaction

Land Acquisition:

  • Proposal approved for acquisition of adjoining land to company warehouse at Raliawas, Haryana
  • Seller: Aspam Caravan Logistics Parks Private Limited (related party due to common directorship with Mrs. Deepa Goel)
  • Land details: Agricultural land ~8.0625 Acres, Khasra Nos. 2/2, 13, 7/2, 14, 17/1, 17/2, 18, 24/1, 24/4, 2Min, 3/2Min, 8/1 & 9/1
  • Total consideration: ₹19 Crore
  • Advance payment: ₹1 Crore upon acceptance of offer
  • Purpose: Expansion of warehousing, storage and logistics infrastructure
  • Transaction at arm's length basis, supported by independent valuation report
  • No special rights or share issuance involved

Significant Accounting Matters

Labour Code Implementation Impact:

  • Government of India notified new Labour Codes on November 21, 2025
  • Company recognized incremental employee benefit liability of ₹194.82 lakhs in Q3 FY26 (unaudited)
  • Additional incremental liability of ₹131.50 lakhs recognized in Q4 FY26 based on actuarial valuation
  • Total exceptional item of ₹326.33 lakhs recognized in FY26 financial statements

Joint Venture Accounting:

  • Company entered Joint Venture Agreement dated May 08, 2025 with West Coast Oils LLP
  • Acquired 50% shareholding each in Amron Oil Resources Private Limited
  • Joint venture engaged in trading of all grades of bitumen
  • Joint venture commenced operations in FY 2025-26 and incurred total loss of ₹60.01 lakhs
  • Company's investment in joint venture: ₹0.10 lakh
  • Share of loss recognized only to extent of investment carrying amount (reduced to Nil)

Segment Information

Manufacturing Segment:

  • Includes manufacturing and marketing of lubricating oils, greases etc.
  • FY26 Revenue: ₹53,568 lakhs
  • FY26 Segment Results: ₹3,846 lakhs

Trading Segment:

  • Includes trading in base oil, bitumen & fuel oil
  • FY26 Revenue: ₹10,693 lakhs
  • FY26 Segment Results: ₹144 lakhs

Cash Flow Highlights

Standalone Cash Flows (FY26):

  • Net Cash from Operating Activities: ₹4,370.19 lakhs
  • Net Cash used in Investing Activities: ₹(3,284.96) lakhs
  • Net Cash used in Financing Activities: ₹(848.11) lakhs
  • Net Increase in Cash: ₹236.12 lakhs
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents at end: ₹251.16 lakhs