Ashirwad Steels reports higher income, investments rise in FY26

1 min read     Updated on 23 Jul 2026, 04:09 PM
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Ashirwad Steels & Industries Limited reported income from operations of Rs. 206.68 lacs for FY26, up from Rs. 180.45 lacs in the previous year. Total investments rose to Rs. 4,186.49 lacs, while lending increased to Rs. 1,655.00 lacs. The Raigarh LPG plant remains inoperative due to economic non-viability.

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Ashirwad Steels & Industries Limited reported an increase in income from operations to Rs. 206.68 lacs for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to Rs. 180.45 lacs in the previous year. The company disclosed this financial performance during its 40th Annual General Meeting held on July 23, 2026. Total income for the year stood at Rs. 416.34 lacs, while total post-tax comprehensive income was Rs. 201.27 lacs.

The company's total investment in equity, shares, bonds, mutual funds, and debentures increased to Rs. 4,186.49 lacs from Rs. 3,620.38 lacs in the previous year. Additionally, the total amount lent as on March 31, 2026, stood at Rs. 1,655.00 lacs, compared to Rs. 960.00 lacs in the prior year. Other income, primarily comprising interest on bank fixed deposits, loans, and investments, stood at Rs. 209.65 lacs.

Operational Updates

Chairman Dalbir Chhibbar informed shareholders that the LPG Bottling Plant at Raigarh continues to remain inoperative as commercial operations are not remunerative. Although the Board received member approval via postal ballot to dispose of the plant and land, no suitable buyer has approached the company to date. The plant now holds only scrap value, though the land retains commercial value.

The company has continued its business of investment in shares and securities and lending of funds during the year. However, the Board could not identify or start any economically viable trading or industrial business. The statutory auditors and secretarial auditors provided unmodified opinions without materially significant qualifications.

Financial Performance

Metric FY 2025-26 (Rs. in lacs) Previous Year (Rs. in lacs)
Income from operations 206.68 180.45
Other income 209.65 249.49
Total income 416.34 429.94
Total post-tax comprehensive income 201.27 227.13
Total investments 4,186.49 3,620.38
Total amount lent 1,655.00 960.00

Meeting Proceedings

The meeting was conducted through video conferencing. Shareholders voted on two ordinary resolutions: the adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and the re-appointment of Whole-time Director Mr. Vishesh Chhibbar. The remote e-voting facility was available from July 20, 2026, to July 22, 2026. The meeting concluded at 1:18 P.M.

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What is the estimated timeline for finding a buyer for the Raigarh LPG plant land given the lack of interest so far?

How does the company plan to sustain growth if no viable trading or industrial business is identified in the near future?

What specific sectors is the board targeting to deploy the increased capital from investments and lending?

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Ashirwad Steels & Industries reports lower profit in FY26

2 min read     Updated on 25 Jun 2026, 01:42 PM
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Ashirwad Steels & Industries Limited reported a 12% decline in net profit to ₹202.02 lakh for FY26, down from ₹229.66 lakh in the previous year. Total income decreased to ₹416.34 lakh, driven by lower other income, even as revenue from operations rose to ₹206.68 lakh. The company's investments stood at ₹41.86 crore, and loans advanced were ₹16.55 crore. The Board recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Vishesh Chhibbar as Whole-time Director and did not declare a dividend.

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Ashirwad Steels & Industries Limited reported a 12% decline in net profit to ₹202.02 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹229.66 lakh in the previous year. Total income decreased to ₹416.34 lakh from ₹429.94 lakh, driven by a drop in other income despite higher revenue from operations. The company’s investments in shares and securities stood at ₹41.86 crore, while loans advanced amounted to ₹16.55 crore.

Financial Performance

Revenue from operations increased to ₹206.68 lakh in FY26 from ₹180.45 lakh in the previous year. However, other income fell to ₹209.65 lakh from ₹249.49 lakh, resulting in the overall decline in total income. Profit before tax decreased to ₹267.59 lakh from ₹309.73 lakh. The company’s total comprehensive income for the year stood at ₹201.27 lakh, down from ₹227.13 lakh in FY25.

Financial Metric (₹ in Lakh) FY 2025-26 FY 2024-25
Revenue from Operations 206.68 180.45
Other Income 209.65 249.49
Total Income 416.34 429.94
Profit Before Tax 267.59 309.73
Net Profit 202.02 229.66

Operational Highlights

During the year under review, the company continued its core activities of making investments in shares, securities, bonds, and mutual funds, alongside lending money. Fresh investments aggregating to ₹5.66 crore were made, taking the fair market value of total investments to ₹41.86 crore as on March 31, 2026, compared to ₹36.20 crore in the previous year. The company made fresh lending of money amounting to ₹6.95 crore, with total loans advanced standing at ₹16.55 crore, considered good and recoverable.

The company’s LPG bottling plant at Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, remained non-operational as commercial operations were not found to be remunerative. The Board noted that despite continuous efforts, no serious buyer had shown interest in acquiring the unit.

Governance and Disclosures

The Board of Directors has recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Vishesh Chhibbar, Whole-time Director, who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The statutory auditors, M/s. C. K. Chandak & Co., Chartered Accountants, continue to hold office. The company has not recommended any dividend for the financial year under review to conserve resources for working capital requirements and potential new ventures.

The annual report for FY 2025-26 will be sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or its depositories. The 40th Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on July 23, 2026, via Video Conferencing.

Historical Stock Returns for Ashirwad Steels & Industries

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What strategies will the company pursue to reverse the declining trend in other income?

Does the company plan to divest the non-operational LPG bottling plant if a buyer is not found soon?

What specific new ventures is the company considering with the capital conserved from the dividend cut?

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