Aro Granite Industries has received a declaration from its promoters confirming that no encumbrance has been created on their shares during the financial year 2025-26. The disclosure was submitted by Sunil Kumar Arora on behalf of the entire promoter group under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011. The declaration confirms that the promoters and persons acting in concert have not created any direct or indirect encumbrance other than those previously disclosed.

The declaration, dated April 6, 2026, was addressed to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India. Sunil Kumar Arora, a constituent of the Promoter/Promoter Group, stated that he is duly authorized to file this declaration on behalf of all other constituents of the group.

Promoter Group Details

The declaration covers the following individuals identified as constituents of the Promoter/Promoter group:

The filing is a routine compliance requirement to ensure transparency regarding the holding status of the promoter group.

Aro Granite Industries Limited has released its audited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board of Directors approved the results at their meeting held on May 15, 2026. The company reported a net loss of Rs 1,181.75 lacs for the fiscal year, widening from the net loss of Rs 642.28 lacs recorded in the previous year. Revenue from operations declined significantly to Rs 7,351.59 lacs from Rs 12,309.05 lacs in the corresponding period of the prior fiscal. The statutory auditors, Alok Mittal & Associates, issued an unmodified opinion on the audited financial results.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of Rs 640.73 lacs, compared to a net profit of Rs 2.25 lacs in the same quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 1,151.89 lacs, down from Rs 2,681.37 lacs in the year-ago quarter. Total income for the quarter was Rs 1,400.18 lacs against total expenses of Rs 2,039.11 lacs. The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended March 31, 2026, was reported at (Rs 7.79), compared to (Rs 4.07) in the prior year.

The following table summarises the key annual financial metrics for Aro Granite Industries:

The following table presents the quarterly financial highlights:

Segment Results

The company operates through two primary segments: the Quartz Division and the Granite Slabs/Tiles Division. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Granite Slabs/Tiles Division reported segment revenue of Rs 7,374.91 lacs, while the Quartz Division reported revenue of Rs 1,158.56 lacs. At the segment results level, the Quartz Division recorded a loss of Rs 380.94 lacs, whereas the Granite Slabs/Tiles Division posted a profit of Rs 730.14 lacs.

The following table presents segment-wise assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2026:

Balance Sheet Highlights

As at March 31, 2026, the company's total assets stood at Rs 39,426.03 lacs, compared to Rs 41,974.07 lacs in the previous year. Total equity was Rs 17,394.10 lacs, comprising equity share capital of Rs 1,530.00 lacs and other equity of Rs 15,864.10 lacs. Total liabilities amounted to Rs 22,031.93 lacs. The following table presents key balance sheet items:

Cash Flow Statement

On the cash flow front, the company reported net cash flow from operating activities of Rs 1,672.91 lacs for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to Rs 3,301.27 lacs in the prior year. Net cash from investing activities was Rs 293.75 lacs, while net cash from financing activities was (Rs 1,554.27 lacs). The closing balance of cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs 1,252.62 lacs, up from Rs 840.23 lacs at the start of the year. The closing cash balance comprised cash in hand of Rs 1.07 lacs, current account balances of Rs 318.33 lacs, earmarked balances with banks of Rs 6.73 lacs, other fixed deposit accounts of Rs 593.68 lacs, and fixed deposit accounts as margin money of Rs 332.81 lacs.

Board Decisions and Regulatory Compliance

During the Board meeting held on May 15, 2026, the directors approved the re-appointment of M/s. Sreekantha & Co., Chartered Accountants, as Internal Auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The firm was founded in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, by Mr. Sreekantha B.V., and has been providing professional services guided by values of integrity, independence, innovation, and excellence. The financial results were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act. The filing was signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Ayush Goel, and the results were approved by Managing Director Sunil Kumar Arora (DIN 00150668).