Key Quantitative Figures
Standalone Financials (Year Ended March 31, 2026):
- Total Income: ₹9.29 crore (Previous Year ₹1.88 crore)
- Total Expenses: ₹971.61 crore (Previous Year ₹0.81 crore)
- Loss before tax from continuing operations: ₹(878.70) crore
- Profit from discontinued operations (after exceptional item): ₹(235.54) crore
- Net Loss for the period: ₹(292.88) crore (Previous Year Net Loss ₹(113.68) crore)
- Basic & Diluted EPS (continuing & discontinued): ₹(13.40) (Previous Year ₹(5.07))
Consolidated Financials (Year Ended March 31, 2026):
- Total Income: ₹9.29 crore
- Total Expenses: ₹971.70 crore
- Loss before tax from continuing operations: ₹(878.79) crore
- Profit from discontinued operations (after exceptional item): ₹(235.54) crore
- Net Loss for the period: ₹(292.89) crore
- Basic & Diluted EPS (continuing & discontinued): ₹(13.40)
Balance Sheet Highlights (Standalone, as at March 31, 2026):
- Total Assets: ₹612.34 crore (Previous Year ₹2,047.23 crore)
- Cash and cash equivalents: ₹108.13 crore (Previous Year ₹19.22 crore)
- Total Equity: ₹582.31 crore (Previous Year ₹956.11 crore)
- Paid-up equity share capital: ₹19.43 crore (reduced from ₹22.43 crore due to buyback)
Dates of Action
- Board Meeting: May 30, 2026 (commenced 12:30 PM, concluded 2:20 PM IST)
- Financial Year End: March 31, 2026
- Re-appointment of Independent Directors: Dr. Kuldip Kumar Bhasin effective September 21, 2026; Dr. Indu Pal Kaur effective August 02, 2027 (subject to AGM approval)
- Buy-back period: December 31, 2025 to January 06, 2026
- Slump sale completion: November 10, 2025
- Acquisition of AEPL: Effective March 6, 2026
Parties Involved
- Statutory Auditors: Deepak Jindal & Co.
- Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA): KFin Technologies Limited (continuation confirmed)
- Buy-back counterparty: Eligible equity shareholders (excluding Promoters and Promoter Group)
- Pharma Business Buyer: Ceph Lifesciences Private Limited
- Capsule Business Proposed Buyer: Capnest Health Care Private Limited
- Wholly-owned Subsidiaries: Avensis Exports Private Limited (AEPL), Neclife PT, Unipessoal LDA (inoperative)
Purpose and Rationale
- The results disclosure is a regulatory requirement under SEBI LODR Regulations.
- The slump sale of the Pharma Businesses was undertaken to generate liquidity and optimize the business portfolio.
- The buy-back was implemented to return value to shareholders.
- The acquisition of AEPL and amendment of the object clause to include real estate activities are part of a strategic shift in business focus.
Financial and Operational Impact
Material Impact from Discontinued Operations:
The disposal of the Pharma Businesses and Menthol Assets has fundamentally altered the company's operations and financial profile:
- Consideration Received: ₹1,273.99 crore (₹1,187.99 crore received, ₹66.00 crore receivable)
- Gain on Slump Sale Recognized: ₹163.37 crore (exceptional item)
- Resulting Impact: Reported as discontinued operations, contributing a net loss of ₹235.54 crore for FY26 after tax.
Capital Structure Impact:
- Share Buy-back: 3,00,00,000 equity shares (₹1 each) bought back at ₹27 per share, totaling ₹81.00 crore.
- Capital Reduction: Paid-up equity share capital reduced by ₹3.00 crore.
- Reserves Impact: ₹78.00 crore adjusted against Securities Premium Account; ₹3.00 crore transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve.
Investment Loss:
- A loss of ₹52.10 crore was recognized on investments in mutual funds, ETFs, and equity instruments due to market volatility.
Liquidity Position:
- The company states it possesses "adequate cash and liquid resources" (₹108.13 crore cash) after discharging all debts from the slump sale proceeds.
Governance Updates
- Re-appointment of Independent Directors: Dr. Kuldip Kumar Bhasin and Dr. Indu Pal Kaur proposed for second terms of five years each, subject to AGM approval.
- RTA: Withdrew proposal to appoint Alankit Assignments Limited; KFin Technologies Limited continues as RTA.
- Policy Amendments: Materiality of Information Policy, Related Party Transaction Policy, and Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading updated to align with amended LODR Regulations.
- KMP Authorization: Mr. Sushil Kapoor (Whole Time Director & CFO) authorized for determining materiality; Mr. Sanjaymohan Singh Rawat (Compliance Officer) for making disclosures to exchanges.
Auditors' Emphasis of Matter
The auditors drew attention to three key notes in their report:
1. Note 9: The company's assessment of its ability to continue as a going concern, following the slump sale and significant losses.
2. Note 10: The significant transactions/events during the year, including the slump sale and their consequential financial impacts.
3. Note 12: The company incurring a substantial loss of ₹52.10 crore on investments.
The auditors' opinion was not modified regarding these matters.
Forward-Looking Statements (Explicitly Disclosed)
- The Board believes the company will continue as a going concern due to its solvent financial position and available funds.
- The company is evaluating various projects in the real estate sector under its revised business framework.
- The company is evaluating the monetization of non-core assets (Jammu Unit fixed assets, land near Garhshankar) to optimize assets and strengthen liquidity.
- The slump sale of the Capsule Business to Capnest Health Care is pending completion per the agreed terms and regulatory approval.