Affordable Robotic & Automation Ltd has convened a board meeting on July 17, 2026, to evaluate proposals for raising capital through a preferential issue or a rights issue. The meeting aims to determine the specific instrument and terms for the potential fund raise, which will impact the company's equity structure.

The board's decision will be made in accordance with Regulation 29(1) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Any approval granted will require subsequent intimation to the stock exchanges and adherence to applicable regulatory timelines.

Agenda

The primary agenda for the meeting includes:

• Consideration of a preferential issue of securities.
• Consideration of a rights issue of securities.

Key Details

Affordable Robotic & Automation Limited returned to profitability at the consolidated level in FY26, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹69.71 lakh against a loss of ₹116.49 lakh in the previous year. The turnaround was driven by a sharp reduction in costs and improved operating leverage, alongside a one-time gain of ₹1.50 crore from a favourable GST appellate order. The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, on May 30, 2026. The company held a conference call with investors and analysts on June 03, 2026, to discuss the performance under Regulation 30.

On a standalone basis, the company reported a 16% increase in PAT to ₹69.59 lakh for FY26, compared to ₹59.86 lakh in FY25. Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew 17% to ₹96.52 lakh, while EBITDA rose 11% to ₹160.26 lakh. The EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 14.45%, a gain of 549 basis points, reflecting tighter cost control. Other Income played a significant role, rising to ₹18.87 lakh from ₹2.16 lakh, which included the GST order reversal.

The consolidated financials highlighted a complete turnaround for the group. EBITDA swung from a loss of ₹23.35 lakh to a profit of ₹171.63 lakh, while PBT moved from a loss of ₹94.17 lakh to a profit of ₹98.82 lakh. Total expenses for the group decreased to ₹1,037.96 crore from ₹1,658.86 crore in the previous year, aided by optimised material and employee costs. In the consolidated results, other income stood at ₹32.89 lakh, comprising interest accrued on ODI Loan, GST provision reversal, unrealised forex gain, and interest on deposits.

Business Update and Order Book

The company provided a business update on its autonomous robotics segment, ARAPL RaaS, which operates under the Humro brand. It announced a strategic investment of ₹48 crore to build a world-class autonomous robotics business. Humro is in advanced discussions to finalise a strategic partnership in the United States to accelerate growth and enable local inventory stocking, reducing delivery lead times to approximately 15 days. As of May 31, 2026, the total order book stood at ₹12,716 lakh, with new bookings of ₹1,955 lakh recorded in FY26.