Board Meeting Decisions

The Board of Directors meeting held on October 30, 2026 approved:

1. Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026

2. Declaration of interim dividend of Rs. 1.20 per equity share (face value Rs. 2 each) for FY 2026-27

3. Noted listing of equity shares on National Stock Exchange

Financial Results Summary (Quarter Ended September 30, 2026)

Income Statement Highlights (Rs in Lakh)

  • Total Revenue from Operations: Rs 4,111.95
  • Other Income: Rs 139.45
  • Total Income: Rs 4,251.40
  • Total Expenses: Rs 3,494.54
  • Profit Before Tax: Rs 756.86
  • Tax Expense: Rs 199.08 (Current tax: Rs 172.18, Deferred tax: Rs 26.90)
  • Net Profit for Period: Rs 557.78
  • Total Comprehensive Income: Rs 561.04

Half Year Performance (April-September 2026)

  • Total Revenue from Operations: Rs 7,732.61
  • Other Income: Rs 389.24
  • Total Income: Rs 8,121.85
  • Net Profit for Period: Rs 1,167.46
  • Total Comprehensive Income: Rs 1,176.70

Earnings Per Share

  • Basic EPS (Q2): Rs 1.07
  • Diluted EPS (Q2): Rs 1.07
  • Basic EPS (Half Year): Rs 2.25
  • Diluted EPS (Half Year): Rs 2.25
  • Weighted Average Shares: 519.59 lakh shares

Dividend Declaration

  • Interim Dividend: Rs 1.20 per equity share (face value Rs. 2 each)
  • Record Date: November 5, 2026
  • Payment Date: On or before November 28, 2026

Capital Structure Update

  • The company sub-divided its 1,03,91,732 equity shares (face value Rs. 10) into 5,19,58,660 equity shares (face value Rs. 2) effective July 17, 2026
  • Paid-up Equity Share Capital: Rs 1,039.17 lakh (unchanged)

New Listing

  • Equity shares listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) with effect from October 30, 2026
  • Shares continue to be listed on BSE Limited

Business Development

  • During Q2 September 2026, company entered into supply arrangements with manufacturers/suppliers for trading in writing instruments and stationery products

Balance Sheet Position (as at September 30, 2026)

  • Total Assets: Rs 27,472.19 lakh
  • Non-current Assets: Rs 9,793.57 lakh (Property, plant and equipment: Rs 8,633.71 lakh)
  • Current Assets: Rs 17,678.62 lakh (Inventories: Rs 2,416.80 lakh, Trade receivables: Rs 3,042.95 lakh)
  • Total Equity: Rs 24,403.39 lakh
  • Total Liabilities: Rs 3,068.80 lakh

Cash Flow Highlights (Half Year Ended September 2026)

  • Net Cash from Operating Activities: Rs 177.21 lakh
  • Net Cash from Investing Activities: (Rs 75.03) lakh
  • Net Cash from Financing Activities: (Rs 32.19) lakh
  • Net Increase in Cash: Rs 69.99 lakh
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents at End: Rs 932.01 lakh

Exceptional Items Note

The company disclosed an exceptional item of Rs 35.84 lakh in FY 2025-26 related to incremental impact of New Labour Codes implementation, which was non-recurring in nature.