Ballarpur Industries AGM on Sep 25, 2026; commercial ops resume post-CIRP
- Ballarpur Industries has scheduled its 81st AGM for September 25, 2026, via video conferencing
- The company resumed commercial production on December 1, 2025, following NCLT approval of the resolution plan submitted by Finquest Financial Solutions Private Limited
- Consolidated revenue from operations rose to Rs. 76.97 crore in FY 2026 from Rs. 18.58 crore in FY 2025, while consolidated loss after tax widened to Rs. 289.44 crore from Rs. 246.92 crore
- AGM agenda includes approval of non-core asset sales and material related party transactions up to ₹200 crore with Mr. Hardik Bharat Patel and up to ₹50 crore with Finquest Financial Solutions Private Limited
- Statutory auditors issued a qualified opinion on standalone financials and a disclaimer of opinion on consolidated financials for FY 2025-26

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Ballarpur Industries Limited has scheduled its 81st Annual General Meeting for September 25, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. through video conferencing, marking a key milestone in its post-insolvency revival.
AGM and Key Business Items
The AGM will be held virtually, with the registered office at 602, Boston House, 6th Floor, Suren Road, Andheri East, Mumbai, deemed as the venue. The book closure period runs from September 18, 2026 to September 25, 2026, both days inclusive. Shareholders on record as of September 18, 2026 will be eligible to vote.
The following items are proposed for consideration at the AGM:
- Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
- Re-appointment of Mr. Parashiva Murthy B S (DIN: 00011584) as Non-Executive Director, retiring by rotation
- 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 FY 2026-27
Operational Revival and Financial Performance
The company resumed commercial production on December 1, 2025, following the successful implementation of the resolution plan approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, on March 31, 2023. Finquest Financial Solutions Private Limited acquired majority shareholding on June 12, 2023.
The consolidated financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 is summarised below:
| Particulars | FY 2026 (Rs. in Crores) | FY 2025 (Rs. in Crores) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (Net of GST) | 76.97 | 18.58 |
| EBIDTA | (87.34) | 5.61 |
| Less: Finance Cost | 177.62 | 194.25 |
| Less: Depreciation | 7.71 | 10.38 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items and Taxes | (272.67) | (199.02) |
| Profit/(Loss) After Tax | (289.44) | (246.92) |
On a standalone basis (Rs. in Lakh), revenue from operations rose to 7,697.08 in FY 2026 from 1,857.96 in FY 2025. The standalone loss after tax stood at (13,446.75) lakh in FY 2026 compared to (6,675.70) lakh in FY 2025. No dividend has been recommended for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Key Financial Ratios
Significant changes in key financial ratios for FY 2025-26 compared to FY 2024-25 are noted below:
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | % Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (In Times) | 1.10 | 3.53 | -68.84% |
| Debt-equity ratio (In Times) | 2.39 | 1.49 | 60.32% |
| Return on equity (in %) | -34.12 | -13.60 | 150.87% |
| Inventory turnover ratio (In Times) | 2.99 | 1.32 | 126.57% |
| Trade receivables turnover ratio (In Times) | 26.66 | 516.97 | -94.84% |
| Net capital turnover ratio (In Times) | 1.49 | 0.05 | 2873.14 |
| Net profit ratio (in %) | -174.96% | -359.30% | -51.31% |
The company commenced commercial production from December 1, 2025, and higher operating costs during the initial phase of operations contributed to significant fluctuations in these ratios.
Board Composition and Corporate 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 FY 2025-26.
The statutory auditors M/s Batliboi & Purohit, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101048W), issued a qualified opinion on the standalone financial statements and a disclaimer of opinion on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. The secretarial audit report by M/s Viral Sanghavi & Associates did not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
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 |
The median remuneration of employees reduced by 21.61% in FY 2025-26 compared to FY 2024-25. No increase in remuneration was made to directors, the CFO, or the company secretary for FY 2025-26.
How will the proposed sale of non-core land parcels in Telangana, Odisha, Gujarat, and Haryana impact Ballarpur Industries' debt reduction strategy and cash flow in the upcoming fiscal year?
Given the qualified audit opinion on standalone accounts and disclaimer on consolidated accounts, what specific governance or accounting measures will the new management implement to restore auditor confidence?
What is the strategic rationale behind approving related party transactions totaling up to ₹250 crore with Finquest Financial Solutions and Mr. Hardik Bharat Patel, and how will these be structured to ensure minority shareholder protection?































