Associated Ceramics Limited adopted its standalone financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, during its 56th Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2026.

The meeting, chaired by Managing Director Arun Agarwal, took place at the company's factory office in Chirkunda, Dhanbad. A total of 17 members attended the proceedings in person, with no members participating via proxy.

Key resolutions passed

Shareholders approved several ordinary and special resolutions as outlined in the notice dated September 4, 2026. The key decisions included:

• Adoption of the Board of Directors' report, Auditors' report, and standalone accounts for FY26.
• Appointment of Arun Agarwal (DIN: 01660148) as a director retiring by rotation.
• Appointment of Umang Agarwal (DIN: 01471894) as an Executive Director.
• Approval of a revision in overall managerial remuneration payable to directors, passed as a special resolution.

Voting and attendance details

The company extended remote e-voting facilities to members from September 27 to September 29, 2026. Voting through ballot papers was also available at the meeting for those who did not cast votes electronically. M/s Kirti Sharma & Associates served as the scrutinizer for the polling process.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the directors, auditors, and shareholders. The consolidated voting report will be hosted on the company's website and notified to the stock exchanges.

Associated Ceramics has confirmed September 30, 2026, as the date for its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company also detailed the schedule for remote e-voting and the book closure period in a regulatory filing dated September 5, 2026.

The AGM will be held in physical mode at the company’s Factory Office in Chirkunda, Dhanbad. Shareholders can also vote electronically during the specified remote e-voting window managed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Financial Performance FY26

Revenue from operations increased from ₹4,194.26 lakh in FY25 to ₹4,440.00 lakh in FY26. This growth was supported by a significant rise in solar power project revenue, which jumped to ₹79.49 lakh from ₹50.51 lakh in the previous year.

Despite the top-line growth, profitability contracted. Profit before tax fell to ₹271.46 lakh from ₹330.55 lakh in FY25. The decline was partly attributed to a drop in other income, which decreased to ₹57.59 lakh from ₹137.46 lakh in FY25. Total expenses rose to ₹4,226.13 lakh from ₹4,001.16 lakh.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue growth and profit contraction highlights a reliance on non-operating income in the prior year. In FY25, other income contributed significantly to the bottom line, whereas in FY26, this stream shrank by nearly 60%. While core operational revenue grew nearly 6%, driven by higher solar power generation, the overall earnings capacity was pressured by lower ancillary gains and rising total expenses.

AGM Schedule and Logistics

The 56th Annual General Meeting will be held in physical mode at the company’s Factory Office in Chirkunda, Dhanbad. Shareholders can also vote remotely during the specified e-voting window.

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 24 to September 30, 2026, for the purpose of determining shareholders eligible for the FY25-26 AGM. Notices for the AGM were dispatched on September 5, 2026.

Board Appointments and Remuneration

The Board approved the appointment of Umang Agarwal (DIN: 01471894) as an Executive Director, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing AGM. Agarwal was initially appointed as an Additional Director on November 14, 2025. This move regularizes his position following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Agarwal is related to existing directors Arun Agarwal and Sharad Agarwal. He is not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority. The Board also approved a revision in the overall managerial remuneration payable to its directors, setting a new ceiling of ₹2.50 crore per financial year effective from FY27.

Managing Director Arun Agarwal signed the intimation letter addressed to the Department of Corporate Filings at BSE Limited.