Company Overview
Jet Freight Logistics Limited (BSE: 543420, NSE: JETFREIGHT, ISIN: INE982V01025) filed its Annual Report for FY 2025-26 pursuant to SEBI Regulations 30 and 34(1), along with audited financial statements dated May 13, 2026.
Financial Performance Highlights
Consolidated Results:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹444.30 crore (compared to ₹445.33 crore in FY25)
- EBITDA: ₹20.54 crore, up 31.0% YoY (margin improved to 4.58% from 3.52%)
- Profit Before Tax: ₹11.60 crore, up 83.3% YoY
- Profit After Tax: ₹6.81 crore, up 81.5% YoY (PAT margin improved to 1.52% from 0.84%)
- Earnings Per Share: Increased to ₹1.47 from ₹0.81
Standalone Results:
- Total Income: ₹448.03 crore (growth of 2.35% from ₹437.75 crore)
- Profit After Tax: ₹6.80 crore, up 82.57% YoY
- Closing Retained Earnings: ₹23.44 lakhs, increased by 41.90%
Capital Structure & Financing
- Authorized Share Capital: ₹75 crores divided into 15 crore equity shares
- Issued and Paid-up Capital: ₹23.20 crores divided into 4.64 crore equity shares
- Preferential Warrant Issue: Approved issuance of 4.04 crore convertible warrants at ₹18 per warrant aggregating ₹72.82 crores to promoter group and non-promoter category
- Debt Position: Total borrowings of ₹73.49 crore with debt-equity ratio of 0.84
- Credit Rating: 'IVR BBB-/Stable' for long-term and 'IVR A3' for short-term bank facilities
Strategic Developments
Airbus A330 P2F Conversion Program:
- Entered strategic partnership with Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), Seclink Group and Confity Capital Partners
- First Indian cargo airline operator to participate in widebody Airbus A330 P2F aircraft operation in India
- Multi-aircraft order for Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion Programme
Subsidiary Operations:
The company has 4 subsidiaries including Jet Freight Express Private Limited (Revenue: ₹73.11 lakhs, EBITDA: ₹1.18 lakhs) and international entities in Netherlands and USA. Post-year-end, board approved strategic investment to acquire 45% stake in Natwest Trade & Logistics Services – FZCO, Dubai.
Auditor Qualifications & Risk Factors
Auditors issued a qualified opinion regarding:
- Advance of ₹25.68 crore given for warehouse construction from Rights Issue proceeds of FY22-23
- No physical progress observed at project site as of signing date
- ₹4.79 lakhs refunded during FY25-26
- Concerns regarding recoverability and appropriate classification
Contingent Liabilities:
- Income tax disputes: ₹2.15 crore
- GST disputes: ₹2.66 crore
- Bank guarantees: ₹4.49 crore (net of margin money)
Corporate Governance & AGM Details
Board of Directors:
- Mr. Richard Francis Theknath (Chairman & Managing Director)
- Mr. Dax Francis Theknath (Executive Director)
- Mrs. Agnes Francis Theknath (Non-Executive Woman Director)
- Independent Directors: Mr. Ajay Madhusudan Gandeja, Mr. Rushabh Prashant Patil, Ms. Jaya Ankur Singhania
20th Annual General Meeting:
Scheduled for September 23, 2026, through Video Conferencing with key resolutions including:
- Adoption of financial statements
- Re-appointment of Mr. Richard Theknath
- Increase in borrowing limits to ₹250 crores
- Creation of mortgage/charge on assets up to ₹250 crores
- Increase in investment/loan/guarantee limits to ₹150 crores under Section 186
Operational Metrics & Industry Context
- Countries Served: 150+
- Branches in India: 13 locations
- International Offices: USA, Netherlands, UK, Dubai
- Cargo Handled Daily: 150+ tonnes
- Employees: 205 permanent employees
- Segment Performance: Export services grew significantly to ₹43.39 crore (FY25: ₹23.24 crore)
Supported by government initiatives (National Logistics Policy, PM Gati Shakti), increasing pharmaceutical exports, expanding airport infrastructure, and growing international trade.
No dividend recommended for FY 2025-26 to conserve capital for expansion initiatives.