Ballarpur Industries AGM on Sep 25; FY26 consolidated loss widens to ₹289.44 crore
- Ballarpur Industries schedules 81st AGM for September 25, 2026
- Consolidated revenue jumps to ₹76.97 crore in FY26 from ₹18.58 crore
- Consolidated loss widens to ₹289.44 crore in FY26 from ₹246.92 crore
- Commercial production resumed on December 1, 2025 post-resolution

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Ballarpur Industries Limited has scheduled its 81st Annual General Meeting for September 25, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. via video conferencing. The meeting marks a key milestone in the company's post-insolvency revival, with shareholders approving financials that reflect resumed commercial operations.
The virtual AGM will be deemed held at the registered office in Mumbai. The book closure period runs from September 18, 2026 to September 25, 2026. Shareholders on record as of September 18, 2026 are eligible to vote. The company has also reminded members to update KYC details and dematerialise physical securities in line with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2024/37 dated May 7, 2024.
AGM Agenda and Corporate Actions
The following items are proposed for consideration:
- Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26
- Re-appointment of Mr. Parashiva Murthy B S (DIN: 00011584) as Non-Executive Director
- Approval of sale/disposal of non-core assets including land parcels in Telangana, Odisha, Gujarat, and Haryana
- Approval of material related party transactions with Mr. Hardik Bharat Patel up to ₹200 crore
- Approval of material related party transactions with Finquest Financial Solutions Private Limited up to ₹50 crore
- Ratification of remuneration of ₹11,000 to M/s Bahadur Murao & Co., Cost Auditors, for FY27
Operational Revival and Financial Performance
Commercial production resumed on December 1, 2025, following the NCLT-approved resolution plan. Finquest Financial Solutions Private Limited acquired majority shareholding on June 12, 2023.
Consolidated performance for FY26 shows a sharp rise in revenue but a widening loss due to initial operational costs:
| Particulars | FY26 (₹ crore) | FY25 (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 76.97 | 18.58 |
| EBITDA | (87.34) | 5.61 |
| Finance Cost | 177.62 | 194.25 |
| Depreciation | 7.71 | 10.38 |
| Profit/(Loss) After Tax | (289.44) | (246.92) |
Standalone revenue from operations rose to ₹7,697.08 lakh in FY26 from ₹1,857.96 lakh in FY25. The standalone loss after tax stood at ₹13,446.75 lakh in FY26 compared to ₹6,675.70 lakh in FY25. No dividend was recommended.
Key Financial Ratios
Significant changes in key ratios for FY26 compared to FY25 are noted below:
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | % Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.10 | 3.53 | -68.84% |
| Debt-equity ratio | 2.39 | 1.49 | 60.32% |
| Return on equity | -34.12% | -13.60% | 150.87% |
| Inventory turnover | 2.99 | 1.32 | 126.57% |
| Trade receivables turnover | 26.66 | 516.97 | -94.84% |
| Net capital turnover | 1.49 | 0.05 | 2873.14% |
| Net profit ratio | -174.96% | -359.30% | -51.31% |
Higher operating costs during the initial phase of operations contributed to significant fluctuations in these ratios.
Board Composition and Governance
As on March 31, 2026, the Board comprised Mr. Hardik Bharat Patel as Chairman & Whole Time Director, Mr. Alok Prakash as Whole Time Director & CEO, Mr. Parashiva Murthy B S as Non-Executive Director, and three Non-Executive Independent Directors including Ms. Shweta Jain. The Board met seven times during FY26.
Statutory auditors M/s Batliboi & Purohit issued a qualified opinion on standalone financials and a disclaimer on consolidated financials for FY26. The secretarial audit report by M/s Viral Sanghavi & Associates contained no qualifications.
Workforce and Human Resources
The company had 794 employees as on March 31, 2026, all deployed at the Shree Gopal Unit in Yamunanagar, Haryana. The breakdown is as follows:
| Employee Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Permanent | 72 |
| Management staff | 152 |
| Casual Workers | 294 |
| Industrial Trainees | 33 |
| Jr. Worker | 121 |
| Retainer | 122 |
| Total | 794 |
Median remuneration reduced by 21.61% in FY26 compared to FY25. No increase was made to directors, CFO, or company secretary.
How will the approval of related party transactions totaling ₹250 crore impact Ballarpur Industries' debt reduction strategy and future cash flow stability?
What is the projected timeline for the company to achieve EBITDA positivity given the significant initial operational costs and widened losses in FY26?
How might the sale of non-core land parcels in Telangana, Odisha, Gujarat, and Haryana influence the company's balance sheet deleveraging and working capital management?































