Craftsman Automation Limited has successfully concluded its Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), allotting 22,98,850 equity shares to eligible Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at a price of ₹8,700 per share. The issuance, which opened on June 15, 2026, and closed on June 18, 2026, raised approximately ₹1,99,999.95 Lakhs to support the company's growth plans and general corporate requirements. The Fund-Raising Committee approved the allotment at a meeting held on June 18, 2026.

The issue price of ₹8,700 per share includes a premium of ₹8,695 and incorporates a discount of ₹266.13 per share, equivalent to 2.97% of the floor price of ₹8,966.13. The issuance complies with the provisions of Chapter VI of the SEBI ICDR Regulations, 2018, and Sections 23, 42, and 62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Placement Document dated June 18, 2026, has been filed with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Pursuant to the allotment, the paid-up equity share capital of the company has increased from ₹11,92,77,915 comprising 2,38,55,583 equity shares to ₹13,07,72,165 comprising 2,61,54,433 equity shares of face value of ₹5 each. The company submitted the details in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of Part A of the SEBI LODR Regulations.

Issue Details

The key parameters of the QIP issuance are summarised below:

Major Allottees

The following are the major institutional allottees under the QIP:

Craftsman Automation reported a 91.2% surge in consolidated net profit to ₹38,399 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by strong operational performance and a 41.8% increase in revenue from operations to ₹8,06,927 lakh. The Board of Directors approved the audited consolidated financial statements at its meeting held on May 7, 2026, and proposed a final dividend of ₹11.25 per share, subject to shareholder approval.

The company’s revenue from operations rose from ₹5,69,048 lakh in the previous year, led by growth across its Powertrain, Aluminium Products, and Industrial & Engineering segments. Total income for the year stood at ₹8,13,063 lakh. While the cost of materials consumed increased to ₹4,52,539 lakh, the company managed its expenses effectively, with total expenses for the year at ₹7,58,450 lakh.

Profit before tax for the year increased significantly to ₹53,430 lakh from ₹26,965 lakh in the prior year. The company reported an exceptional item of ₹1,295 lakh during the year, compared to ₹2,547 lakh in the previous year. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year improved to ₹160.96 from ₹83.68 in the previous financial year.

Financial Performance

Segment Performance

The Aluminium Products segment was the primary revenue driver, contributing ₹4,78,875 lakh, followed by the Powertrain segment at ₹2,17,890 lakh and the Industrial & Engineering segment at ₹1,10,162 lakh. Segment assets grew to ₹8,47,050 lakh, with the Aluminium Products segment holding the largest share at ₹4,79,583 lakh.

Balance Sheet and Ratios

The company’s total assets increased to ₹8,97,830 lakh as of March 31, 2026, from ₹7,11,644 lakh in the previous year. Total equity and liabilities stood at ₹8,97,830 lakh. The debt-equity ratio rose to 1.02 from 0.72 in the previous year, while the return on equity improved to 13% from 9%.

The auditors, Sharp & Tannan, issued an unmodified opinion on the consolidated financial statements. They noted that the audit trail feature was not enabled in the accounting software of one subsidiary, though the entity is in the process of enabling it. The auditors also identified the accounting for property, plant, and equipment as a key audit matter due to its material value and the estimates involved in its valuation.