Chandra Prabhu International will hold its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:30 AM (IST). The meeting is scheduled to be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant SEBI Listing Regulations. This virtual format ensures broader accessibility for shareholders while adhering to regulatory guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The primary agenda includes the discussion and approval of the Integrated Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The notice of the AGM along with the Integrated Annual Report will be sent electronically to members who have registered their email addresses with the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), M/s Alankit Assignments Limited. For members who have not registered their email addresses, a letter containing a weblink and QR code to access these documents will be dispatched physically. Members attending the AGM via VC/OAVM will be counted towards the quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Chandra Prabhu International has emphasized the importance of updated Know Your Customer (KYC) details for all shareholders. In compliance with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-POD-1/P/CIR/2024/81 dated June 23, 2025, and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-POD-1/P/CIR/2024/81 dated June 10, 2024, members holding shares in physical form are requested to furnish or update their Permanent Account Number (PAN), postal address with PIN code, email address, mobile number, bank account details, and specimen signature with the RTA. Failure to update these details may result in delays in dividend payments and other corporate communications.

Shareholders interested in obtaining a physical copy of the AGM notice and annual report may send a request to the company at cs@cpil.com , mentioning their Depository Participant (DP) ID and Client ID. The documents will also be available on the company’s website at www.cpil.com and the Bombay Stock Exchange website at www.bseindia.com . For queries related to e-voting, members can contact Ms. Pallavi Bhatiani, Assistant Vice-President at National Securities Depository Ltd., or write to the company’s compliance officer at cs@cpil.com .

Key Dates and Details

Regulatory Compliance

The company has ensured full compliance with Regulation 30 and 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The use of VC/OAVM is permitted under MCA General Circulars No. 14/2020, No. 20/2020, No. 10/2022, No. 09/2024, and the latest General Circular No. 10/2025 dated September 22, 2025. These circulars allow companies to hold general meetings without physical presence, provided adequate technological infrastructure is in place to ensure seamless participation by shareholders.

Chandra Prabhu International returned to profitability in Q1FY26, reporting a net profit of ₹206.62 lakh compared to a net loss of ₹406.13 lakh in Q1FY25. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results on July 29, 2026, highlighting a turnaround in operational performance despite a decline in top-line revenue. The company’s return to profit underscores improved cost management and reduced financial expenses, which fell significantly quarter-on-quarter.

The Board also approved the Board’s Report, Corporate Governance Report, and Management Discussion and Analysis Report for FY26. Additionally, the Board scheduled the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be conducted via Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) was appointed to provide remote e-voting facilities, while Mr. Krishna Kumar Singh was designated as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process.

Financial Performance Highlights

Revenue from operations decreased by 16.1% year-on-year to ₹2,307.40 lakh in Q1FY26, down from ₹2,748.98 lakh in Q1FY25. However, the company managed to reduce total expenses to ₹2,284.83 lakh from ₹2,796.86 lakh in the corresponding period last year. This cost discipline resulted in a profit before tax of ₹276.12 lakh, a sharp improvement from the loss before tax of ₹406.13 lakh recorded in Q1FY25.

Financial costs dropped to ₹50.60 lakh in Q1FY26 from ₹121.85 lakh in Q1FY25, contributing materially to the bottom-line improvement. Other income remained stable at ₹50.49 lakh. The statutory auditor, J P S & Co Chartered Accountants, issued a limited review report on the results, confirming compliance with Ind AS 34 and SEBI Listing Regulations.

Segment-wise Analysis

The Coal Division remained the primary revenue driver, generating ₹2,288.23 lakh in sales, down slightly from ₹2,471.80 lakh in Q1FY25. However, the Metal Division saw a sharper contraction, with revenue falling to ₹191.67 lakh from ₹2,771.81 lakh in the previous year. Despite the revenue drop, the Metal Division turned profitable, reporting a segment result of ₹21.98 lakh against a loss of ₹46.00 lakh in Q1FY25.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue decline and profit improvement indicates significant operational efficiency gains. While top-line growth was negative, the reduction in financial costs and other expenses outpaced the revenue drop. The Metal Division’s ability to turn profitable despite an 83% revenue collapse suggests either a shift in product mix towards higher-margin items or stringent cost controls within that segment. Investors should monitor whether this margin expansion is sustainable as volume pressures persist in the metal trading space.