Andhra Cements opens special window for share transfer

Andhra Cements Limited has established a special window for the transfer and dematerialization of physical securities, available until September 30, 2020. This measure allows investors to re-lodge transfer requests that were rejected prior to April 1, 2019, or returned after that date due to deficiencies in documents or signature mismatches. The initiative is pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/RTAMB/CIR/P/2020/59 dated April 13, 2020.

During this period, securities re-lodged for transfer, including requests pending with the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) as on March 31, 2020, will be processed in physical mode. The processed certificates will be dispatched to the transferee upon completion. Shareholders who missed the earlier deadlines of March 31, 2019, or January 24, 2020, are encouraged to utilize this opportunity.

Investors must forward their transfer documents to the company's RTA, M/s. MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited, located at F-65, 1st Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-I, New Delhi-110020. The company has informed the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited regarding the publication of this notice in newspapers on May 30, 2020.

Key Details

Detail	Information
SEBI Circular Reference	SEBI/HO/MIRSD/RTAMB/CIR/P/2020/59 dated April 13, 2020
Special Window Period	March 31, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Facility	Re-lodgement of rejected transfer and dematerialization requests
Processing Mode	Physical mode
RTA	M/s. MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-1.20%	-1.65%	-3.50%	-23.05%	-16.89%	-5.66%

Andhra Cements Limited reported a 61.5% increase in revenue to ₹44,249 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹27,405 crore in the previous year. Despite the top-line growth, the company narrowed its net loss to ₹6,716 crore from ₹15,211 crore in the previous year. The loss before exceptional items and tax stood at ₹15,648 crore, while the basic and diluted earnings per share were reported at (₹7.29) each.

The company’s total expenses rose to ₹60,887 crore from ₹44,979 crore, driven by higher finance costs of ₹9,799 crore and depreciation of ₹8,445 crore. Profit before interest, depreciation and tax turned positive at ₹2,596 crore against a loss of ₹2,176 crore in the prior year. Other income for the year was ₹990 crore.

Financial Highlights

Particulars	2025-26 (₹ in lakhs)	2024-25 (₹ in lakhs)
Revenue from Operations	44,249	27,405
Other Income	990	749
Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax	2,596	(2,176)
Finance Cost	9,799	7,486
Depreciation	8,445	7,163
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional items	(15,648)	(16,825)
Net Profit / (Loss)	(6,716)	(15,211)
Basic & Diluted EPS (₹ 10/- each)	(7.29)	(16.50)

The company’s balance sheet showed total assets of ₹1,42,006 crore and total liabilities of ₹1,33,932 crore as of March 31, 2026. The net current liabilities exceeded current assets by ₹9,521 crore, casting significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management, however, stated that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, supported by financial support from its holding company, Sagar Cements Limited.

The Board of Directors approved the audited financial statements on May 13, 2026. M/s B S R and Co., Chartered Accountants, audited the financial statements and issued an unmodified opinion.