Asian Tea & Exports Limited reported a net profit of ₹17.89 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a decline from ₹28.39 lakh in the previous year, as total expenses increased. The company's board approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 30, 2026.

Total revenue from operations for the year stood at ₹5,452.20 lakh, an increase from ₹5,256.35 lakh in the prior year. However, total expenses rose to ₹5,420.66 lakh from ₹5,173.11 lakh in the previous year. Finance costs for the year increased significantly to ₹153.25 lakh from ₹95.03 lakh. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net profit of ₹0.51 lakh on revenue from operations of ₹1,954.33 lakh.

Financial Performance

The basic earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended March 31, 2026, was ₹0.07, compared to ₹0.11 in the previous year. The auditors, M/s Agarwal Kejriwal & Co., issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results.

Standalone Financial Results (Year Ended March 31, 2026)

Board Decisions

The board appointed M/s Yash & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 32522E), as the internal auditor for the financial year 2026-27, succeeding M/s Arya Agarwal & Associates. The appointment was made based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. Additionally, the board adopted a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) at the workplace and constituted an Internal Complaints Committee at the company head office.

Segment Reporting

The company operates primarily in the domestic and international segments dealing with tea and other components. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the international segment reported revenue of ₹5,152.20 lakh, while the domestic segment reported ₹284.03 lakh. The company's total assets as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹6,853.24 lakh.

Asian Tea & Exports Ltd. has scheduled a meeting of its Board of Directors for May 30, 2026. The primary agenda for the meeting is to consider, approve, and take on record the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

The board will review both standalone and consolidated financial results, along with the accompanying auditor's report. The meeting is set to take place at the company's Registered Office located at Sikkim Commerce House, 4/1, Middleton Street, Kolkata, starting at 3:00 PM.

In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the trading window for dealing in the securities of the company remains closed. The window initially closed on April 1, 2026, and will remain shut until the completion of 48 hours after the announcement of the audited financial results to the stock exchanges.

Consequently, all insiders, including directors and designated employees, as well as their immediate relatives, have been instructed not to enter into any transactions involving the company's securities during this closure period. This measure is intended to ensure adherence to regulatory norms regarding insider trading.

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