Aztec Fluids & Machinery Limited has released its Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹9,653.04 lakh, marking a growth of 9.2% over ₹8,842.49 lakh in FY25. The company has scheduled its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm IST, to be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

Financial Performance Overview

Standalone revenue grew more robustly at 12.9%, reaching ₹8,337.81 lakh from ₹7,387.09 lakh in the previous year. Despite top-line expansion, consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) saw a marginal decline to ₹740.71 lakh from ₹756.40 lakh in FY25. Management attributed this dip entirely to an 85.2% increase in depreciation charges, which rose from ₹118.67 lakh to ₹219.81 lakh due to accelerated capital investments, including a new manufacturing unit in Kanera and technology platform deployments. Underlying operational strength remained intact, with EBITDA growing 9.6% and EBITDA margin expanding by 38 basis points.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between rising EBITDA margins and declining PAT highlights the impact of aggressive capital expenditure on short-term profitability. While core operations expanded efficiently—evidenced by the margin expansion—the heavy depreciation burden from new assets suppressed net earnings. This suggests a strategic phase where investment in capacity and technology is prioritized over immediate bottom-line optimization.

Governance and Related Party Transactions

The AGM agenda features several special resolutions regarding board appointments and related-party transactions:

• Reappointment of Directors: Shareholders will vote to reappoint Mr. Pulin Kumudchandra Vaidhya as Managing Director and Mrs. Amisha Pulin Vaidhya as Whole-Time Director for three-year terms effective from November 25, 2026, to November 24, 2029.
• Remuneration Approval: Approval is sought for managerial remuneration up to ₹350 lakh per annum for both directors over the three-year period.
• Rental Agreements: The company seeks approval for material related-party transactions involving the lease of premises owned by the MD and WTD. The aggregate rent is capped at ₹15 lakh per financial year for each property, for a duration of five years starting FY27. These premises are used as guest houses for staff and guests.

Mr. Kumudchandra Bhawandas Vaidhya, Non-Executive Director, retires by rotation and offers himself for reappointment.

Subsidiary Integration

The financial results include the full-year contribution of Jet Inks Private Limited, acquired in FY25. The subsidiary delivered profitable growth, validating the acquisition thesis of backward integration into ink manufacturing. The integration was completed within three months with zero operational disruption, strengthening Aztec’s control over consumables supply chain and recurring revenue streams.

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Aztec Fluids & Machinery has secured Board approval for the reappointment of its top leadership, ensuring continuity in management through a three-year term for both the Managing Director and Whole-Time Director. The decision, taken during a Board meeting held on August 06, 2026, at the company’s registered office in Ahmedabad, signals stability in corporate governance ahead of the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders will vote on these appointments. This structural continuity is critical for maintaining strategic momentum in the fluid handling machinery sector.

Leadership Reappointments

The Board approved the reappointment of Pulin Kumudchandra Vaidhya (DIN: 03012651) as Managing Director and Amisha Pulin Vaidhya (DIN: 03077466) as Whole-Time Director. Both directors were recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee for a further term of three years. Their current tenures are set to expire on November 24, 2026, with the new terms commencing on November 25, 2026, and concluding on November 24, 2029. Both positions are liable to retire by rotation.

Family Structure and Governance

The filing discloses familial relationships within the boardroom, which is standard practice under regulatory guidelines but relevant for governance analysis. Pulin Kumudchandra Vaidhya is the spouse of Amisha Pulin Vaidhya and the son of Kumudchandra Vaidya, who serves as a Director of the Company. Amisha Pulin Vaidhya is identified as the daughter-in-law of Kumudchandra Vaidya. These relationships do not constitute a conflict of interest but highlight the family-controlled nature of the enterprise’s leadership structure.

Auditor Reappointments

In addition to leadership continuity, the Board also addressed statutory compliance matters by reappointing external auditors based on the Audit Committee’s recommendations. M/s. Ravi Kapoor & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries based in Ahmedabad, was reappointed as the Secretarial Auditor for the financial year 2026–2027. Similarly, M/s. J. J. Patel & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, was reappointed as the Internal Auditor for the same period. Both firms have established profiles in corporate law and financial advisory services, respectively.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosures were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The Board also considered and approved the Board’s Report along with annexures for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, in compliance with Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. The meeting commenced at 4:00 p.m. and concluded at 5:00 p.m. on August 06, 2026.