Cochin Minerals & Rutile Limited has submitted its confirmation certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The submission was made to BSE Limited, Central Depository Services (India) Limited, and National Securities Depository Limited on April 6, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance Certificate

The certificate was issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), which serves as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents for Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited. The certificate, dated April 3, 2026, confirms the company's adherence to SEBI's dematerialisation regulations.

Certificate Confirmation Details

The certificate confirms that securities received from depository participants for dematerialisation during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were properly processed. MUFG Intime India Private Limited verified that all securities comprised in the certificates have been listed on stock exchanges where the company's previously issued securities are traded.

Key compliance aspects covered in the certificate include:

• Securities received for dematerialisation were confirmed or rejected within prescribed timelines
• Security certificates received were mutilated and cancelled after due verification by depository participants
• Names of depositories were substituted in the register of members as registered owners
• All processes followed the regulatory framework established by SEBI

Company Information

Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited operates as a 100% Export Oriented Unit (E.O.U.) and holds the status of a Three Star Export House. The company is registered in Kerala with its office located at Market Road, Alwaye. The submission was signed by Sreedepa S, who serves as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

Regulatory Framework

Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 mandates that registrars and share transfer agents must provide quarterly confirmation certificates regarding their compliance with dematerialisation processes. This ensures transparency and proper record-keeping in the securities market infrastructure.

Cochin Minerals & Rutile Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of FY26 ended December 31, 2025, showing a decline in both revenue and profitability compared to the previous year. The Kerala-based minerals and rutile company, operating as a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU), reported mixed performance across key financial metrics.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's quarterly performance reflected challenging market conditions with revenue from operations declining year-on-year. Net profit margins also compressed significantly during the reporting period.

Nine-Month Performance Analysis

The nine-month period ending December 31, 2025 showed similar trends with revenue and profitability under pressure compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.

Operational Metrics and Expenses

The company's cost structure showed mixed movements during Q3FY26. Cost of materials consumed increased to ₹4334.63 lakhs from ₹3841.91 lakhs in Q3FY24. However, the company benefited from favorable inventory changes, recording a positive impact of ₹1790.55 lakhs compared to ₹1080.06 lakhs in the previous year quarter.

Employee benefits expense rose significantly to ₹914.53 lakhs from ₹701.05 lakhs year-on-year, while other expenses remained relatively stable at ₹2302.88 lakhs versus ₹2380.45 lakhs in Q3FY24.

Regulatory Compliance and Publication

Pursuant to Regulation 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published the extract of unaudited standalone financial results in newspapers on February 6, 2026. The results were published in Financial Express (English) and Kerala Kaumudi (Malayalam), ensuring compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements.

Corporate Governance Updates

During the Board meeting held on February 5, 2026, the company addressed several governance matters. The Board considered the nomination of Shri Rajesh Jacob, Deputy General Manager & CCO, as new Nominee Director of KSIDC, replacing Shri Hari Krishnan R. However, the appointment could not proceed as Mr. Rajesh Jacob cited constraints and did not provide statutory consent.

The Board approved reconstitution of the Stakeholder Relationship Committee, reducing membership to three members effective February 5, 2026: Mr. Yogindunath S as Chairman, Mr. Mathew M Cherian as Member, and Mr. Nabiell Mathew Cherian as Member.

Tax and Comprehensive Income

Current tax expense for Q3FY26 was ₹179.05 lakhs compared to ₹311.22 lakhs in Q3FY24. The company reported total comprehensive income of ₹306.25 lakhs for the quarter, including other comprehensive income of ₹7.94 lakhs. The paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹783.00 lakhs with a face value of ₹10 per share.