Ajel Limited narrows FY26 loss amid auditor disclaimer
Ajel Limited narrowed its consolidated net loss to ₹43.98 lakh in FY26 from ₹165.95 lakh in the previous year, with revenue from operations reaching ₹1,366.57 lakh. The Board approved the audited results on May 30, 2026. However, statutory auditors M/s. GMK & CO LLP issued a disclaimer of opinion, citing inability to confirm trade payables, loans & advances, and goodwill impairment. The company also faces issues with unrecovered loans of ₹85,96,143 and unverified investments worth ₹91.21 lakh.

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Ajel Limited reported a consolidated net loss of ₹43.98 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, narrowing from a loss of ₹165.95 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹1,366.57 lakh, while total income was ₹1,399.43 lakh. The Board of Directors approved the standalone and consolidated audited financial results at a meeting held on May 30, 2026.
Statutory auditors M/s. GMK & CO LLP issued a disclaimer of opinion on the consolidated financial statements. The auditors stated they were unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion. Key issues cited included the inability to confirm balances of trade payables and loans & advances, and a lack of details to confirm the performance of the annual impairment test of goodwill. Additionally, the company had not provided for interest accrued on a loan from Bank of Maharashtra, which was declared a Non-performing Asset (NPA) on October 8, 2024.
The auditor's report highlighted that the company financed ₹85,96,143 under "Other Long Term Loans & Advances" which are yet to be recovered, and the status of recovery could not be confirmed. Furthermore, the auditors noted they could not verify physical share certificates or dematerialized shares for investments in listed equity shares worth ₹91.21 lakh. The financial statements also relied on unaudited numbers from the company's branch office in the USA and its step-down subsidiary, Ajel Technologies Inc., as these were not independently audited.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹18.48 lakh on a total income of ₹401.39 lakh. In the standalone results, the net loss for the quarter was ₹16.84 lakh, with total income at ₹140.62 lakh. The company's statutory payables amounted to ₹85.36 lakh outstanding prior to the current year, the status of which could not be confirmed by the auditors.
Financial Performance for FY26
| Particulars | Year Ended 31.03.2026 (₹ in Lakhs) | Year Ended 31.03.2025 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Results | ||
| Revenue from Operations | 1,366.57 | 1,364.38 |
| Total Income | 1,399.43 | 1,387.07 |
| Total Expenses | 1,445.51 | 1,554.07 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) for the period | (43.98) | (165.95) |
| Standalone Results | ||
| Revenue from Operations | 396.83 | 388.51 |
| Total Income | 429.69 | 407.19 |
| Total Expenses | 514.57 | 544.69 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) for the period | (82.79) | (136.52) |
What specific steps will management take to address the auditor's disclaimer of opinion and resolve the lack of sufficient audit evidence?
How does the company plan to recover the ₹85.96 lakh in unrecovered long-term loans and advances, and what is the timeline for this process?
Will the company engage an independent auditor to review the unaudited financials of its US branch and step-down subsidiary to ensure transparency?


























