Board Meeting Outcomes
The Board of Directors meeting was held through video conferencing on September 4, 2026, from 02:20 P.M. to 03:40 P.M. and approved the following items:
- Approval of Board's Report, Management Discussion and Analysis Report, and Corporate Governance Report for FY 2025-26
- Taking on record the Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-26
- Appointment of Scrutinizer for remote e-voting process for the 33rd AGM
- Approval of Notice convening the 33rd Annual General Meeting with Explanatory Statement
- Noted completion of tenure of Mr. Nikhil Dhanotiya as Independent Director
- Appointment of Ms. Kriti Bhandari as Additional Director in capacity of Independent Director, subject to shareholder approval
- Approval of Annual Report for FY 2025-26
- Consideration of other matters placed before the Board
Financial Performance for FY 2025-26
Key Financial Figures (₹ in Lakhs):
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | Change |
| Total Revenue | 887.63 | 976.59 | -9.11% |
| Revenue from Operations | 808.08 | 880.18 | -8.19% |
| Other Income | 79.55 | 96.41 | -17.49% |
| Expenses | 941.81 | 890.57 | +5.75% |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Tax | (54.18) | 86.03 | -163.0% |
| Profit/(Loss) After Tax | (42.92) | 54.02 | -179.45% |
Revenue Breakdown (₹ in Lakhs):
- Imported Coal: ₹714.37 (FY 2024-25: ₹123.19)
- Cargo Handling Charges: ₹7.62 (FY 2024-25: ₹4.15)
- Sale of Land: ₹86.10 (FY 2024-25: ₹752.85)
Performance Review:
The company attributed the revenue decline to reduction in coal trade volume due to adverse market conditions. The loss was primarily due to change in cost structure associated with stock-in-trade and lower revenue base.
Share Capital and Redemption
Authorized Share Capital: ₹2,300.00 lakhs (Equity: ₹1,500.00 lakhs, Preference: ₹800.00 lakhs)
Paid-up Share Capital: ₹1,320.00 lakhs (1,32,00,000 Equity Shares of ₹10 each)
The entire 2% Cumulative Preference Share Capital of ₹800.00 lakhs (8,00,000 shares of ₹100 each) was redeemed on March 20, 2026. The redemption amount was paid to preference shareholders during FY 2025-26.
The Board has not yet declared or decided on payment of accumulated 2% cumulative dividend pertaining to preceding eleven years on the redeemed preference shares. This may be considered during FY 2026-27.
33rd Annual General Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 12:00 Noon IST
Venue: Through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means
Business to be Transacted:
Ordinary Business:
1. Adoption of Standalone Audited Financial Statements for FY ended March 31, 2026
2. Re-appointment of Ms. Komal Jitendra Thakker (DIN: 07062825) who retires by rotation
Special Business:
3. Appointment of M/s Ajit Jain & Co., Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditors for five years (FY 2025-26 to 2029-30)
4. Appointment of Ms. Kriti Bhandari (DIN: 10303958) as Independent Director for one year (September 29, 2026 to September 28, 2027)
Director and Key Managerial Personnel Changes
Independent Director Changes:
- Mr. Nikhil Dhanotiya completed his tenure as Independent Director
- Ms. Kriti Bhandari appointed as Additional Director (Independent Director), subject to shareholder approval
Key Managerial Personnel (as on March 31, 2026):
- Ms. Komal Jitendra Thakker - Whole Time Director & CEO
- Ms. Nikhila P - Chief Financial Officer (appointed w.e.f. November 7, 2025)
- Ms. Risha Rahul Jain - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (appointed w.e.f. September 25, 2025)
Ms. Maya Vishwakarma resigned as CFO and Company Secretary effective August 12, 2025.
Committee Composition
Audit Committee: Mr. Nikhil Dhanotiya (Chairperson), Ms. Shikha Jain, Ms. Komal Jitendra Thakker
Stakeholder Relationship Committee: Mr. Nikhil Dhanotiya (Chairperson), Ms. Shikha Jain, Ms. Komal Jitendra Thakker
Nomination and Remuneration Committee: Mr. Nikhil Dhanotiya (Chairperson), Ms. Shikha Jain, Ms. Komal Jitendra Thakker
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee: Mr. Nikhil Dhanotiya (Chairperson), Ms. Shikha Jain, Ms. Komal Jitendra Thakker
Dividend Declaration
No dividend declared for FY 2025-26 due to financial performance. The decision aligns with company's commitment to strengthening financial position.
Auditor Appointments
Statutory Auditors: M/s. A. John Moris & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 007220S) appointed till conclusion of 35th AGM
Secretarial Auditors: M/s. Ajit Jain & Co., Company Secretaries appointed for five years (FY 2025-26 to 2029-30), subject to shareholder approval
Both auditors' reports do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers.
Corporate Governance Compliance
The company has complied with all applicable Secretarial Standards (SS-1, SS-2, SS-3) and SEBI Listing Regulations. All Board members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct.
Shareholding Pattern
As on March 31, 2026:
- 98.56% equity shares in dematerialized form
- 1.44% equity shares in physical form
- Promoters and promoter group hold 63.65% of equity shares
Important Dates
Remote e-voting period: September 26, 2026 (9:00 A.M.) to September 28, 2026 (5:00 P.M.)
Cut-off date (record date): September 22, 2026
Registered Office Address
Flat No: 69, 2nd Floor, Bhaiya Complex, Pursaiwakkam High Road, Chennai– 600007 (TN)
Registrars and Share Transfer Agents
M/s MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Previously known as Link Intime India Private Limited)
C-101, 247 Park, L.B.S. Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400 083
Contingent Liabilities
Various tax and customs duty matters under dispute with approximate amounts:
- Commercial Tax (Surat): ₹36.67 lakhs (2006-07)
- Sales Tax (Maharashtra): ₹0.28 lakhs (2007-08)
- Sales Tax (Surat): ₹1,033.42 lakhs (2012-13)
- Custom Duty: ₹277.54 lakhs (2012-13)
- Custom Duty: ₹81.91 lakhs (2013-14)
- Customs Duty: ₹63.61 lakhs (2014-15)
- Sales Tax (Surat): ₹1,144.82 lakhs (2013-14)
- Sales Tax (Chandrapur): ₹1.48 lakhs (2013-14)
- Sales Tax (Surat): ₹1.96 lakhs (2012-13)
- Customs (Ahmedabad): ₹52.78 lakhs (2012-13)
- Sales Tax (Surat): ₹0.26 lakhs (2015-16)
- Sales Tax (Surat): ₹243.38 lakhs (2014-15)
- GST (Tamil Nadu): ₹17.36 lakhs (2017-18)
Capital Structure Impact
The redemption of preference shares reduced the share capital by ₹800.00 lakhs. No impact on equity share capital. Capital Redemption Reserve of ₹799.93 lakhs was already created out of profits in earlier years, with only ₹7,000 shortfall transferred during the year.
Cash Flow Implications
Cash outflow of ₹800.00 lakhs for preference share redemption. The company maintained cash and bank balances of ₹92.28 lakhs as on March 31, 2026.
Forward-looking Statements
The Management Discussion and Analysis contains cautionary statements about forward-looking information being subject to risks and uncertainties. The outlook mentions opportunities in coal and coke trading, particularly in coking coal imports for steel industry requirements.