Craftroot Retail Limited has closed its trading window for dealing in company securities effective October 1, 2026. The closure will remain in force until 48 hours after the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Scope of trading restriction

The restriction applies to Promoters, members of the Promoter Group, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs), Insiders, Designated Persons, and Connected Persons, along with their immediate relatives. All such individuals are advised not to enter into any transaction involving the securities of the company during the specified period of closure.

Regulatory compliance

This action is taken pursuant to Clause 4(2) of Schedule B read with Regulation 9 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. It also complies with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD-SEC-4/P/CIR/2022/107 dated August 5, 2022, and SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/124 dated July 19, 2023. The company’s Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading in Securities by Designated Persons governs these protocols.

Upcoming board meeting

The date of the Board Meeting to publish the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, will be announced in due course. The filing was submitted to the BSE Limited on September 24, 2026.

Craftroot Retail Limited has reported a significant turnaround in profitability for FY26, with net profit after tax rising 204% year-on-year to ₹22.24 lakh from ₹7.32 lakh in the previous fiscal. The company, formerly known as Nirbhay Colours India Limited, also announced a change in its core business operations from chemicals to the handicraft sector during the year under review.

The Board of Directors approved the financial statements and recommended a final dividend of ₹0.05 per equity share of face value ₹10 each. This dividend represents 0.5% of the face value and is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The record date for determining dividend entitlement is set for September 17, 2026.

Financial Performance and Business Shift

The company's revenue from operations declined significantly to ₹52.81 lakh in FY26 compared to ₹276.09 lakh in FY25, reflecting the transition phase as it exited the chemical segment. Despite the lower top-line growth, the company managed to improve its bottom line through cost management and other income sources. Other income contributed ₹31.85 lakh to the total income of ₹84.66 lakh for the year.

The Directors' Report highlights that the company changed its nature of business to include manufacturing, designing, processing, trading, and marketing of handcrafted articles. This strategic pivot aims to leverage the growing demand for authentic, handmade products in both domestic and international markets.

AGM Agenda and Board Changes

The 34th AGM is scheduled for September 25, 2026, via video conferencing. Shareholders will vote on ordinary business items including the adoption of financial statements and special resolutions regarding board composition. A key focus of the meeting is the regularization of appointments following an open offer for change of control completed in May 2026.

Mrs. Anar Patel will be regularized as Executive Director and appointed as Managing Director for a five-year term with nil remuneration. Additionally, Mr. Dakshesh Shah, Ms. Sanskruti Patel, and Mr. Dhruvin Shah will be regularized as Executive Directors. Four new Independent Directors—Mr. Ashvin Trivedi, Mr. Sarjeevan Singh, Ms. Ritu Kapoor, and Mr. Dinesh Chauhan—will also be regularized for consecutive five-year terms.

Key Dates and Logistics

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 19, 2026, to September 25, 2026. Remote e-voting will be facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), with the voting window open from September 22 to September 24, 2026. Mrs. Rupal Patel has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the voting process.