Crayons Advertising Limited has confirmed that its promoters and persons acting in concert (PAC) have not created any encumbrances, directly or indirectly, on the securities of the company during the financial year 2025-26. The disclosure, made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) & 31(5) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, was submitted to the National Stock Exchange and the company's audit committee on April 2, 2026.

The company received the annual disclosures from its promoters, including Kunal Lalani, affirming that no new encumbrances were established on the shares other than those previously reported. The declaration covers the period ended March 31, 2026, and serves as a formal confirmation to the exchanges and the audit committee regarding the status of the securities held by the promoter group.

Regulatory Compliance

The filing addresses the mandatory requirements under SEBI regulations concerning substantial acquisition of shares. It specifically verifies that the promoter group, comprising promoters and PACs, has maintained a clean status regarding the pledging or encumbrance of shares throughout the financial year.

Key Disclosures

The submission was signed by Akbar Mehtab, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of crayons advertising , and included a specific declaration from promoter Kunal Lalani. The documents have been forwarded to the National Stock Exchange and the members of the audit committee for their records.

Crayons Advertising reported a 33.77% increase in consolidated revenue to ₹31,304.78 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, while net profit declined to ₹413.49 lakh. The company attributed the revenue growth to increased business volumes and expansion of client engagements, whereas the decline in profitability was primarily due to higher service delivery costs and strategic investments in infrastructure and technology.

The company's Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results at a meeting held on May 29, 2026. Managing Director Kunal Lalani submitted the press release pertaining to these results to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on June 5, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Consolidated Performance

On a consolidated basis, total income rose to ₹32,001.98 lakh from ₹23,959.00 lakh in the previous year. Total expenses increased to ₹31,372.05 lakh from ₹22,941.96 lakh. EBITDA stood at ₹1,193.54 lakh, with margins contracting to 3.81% from 5.74% in the prior year. Profit before tax declined to ₹629.93 lakh from ₹1,017.04 lakh.

Management Commentary

The management stated that FY26 was a year of strong revenue growth and strategic investment. They noted that while profitability remained under pressure due to higher operating and financing expenses, the investments made towards strengthening operational capabilities and talent acquisition are expected to support improved margins and sustainable value creation over the medium term.

Key Disclosures

The statutory auditors, Vaish & Co, issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results. However, the auditors drew attention to a service tax demand of ₹1,776.54 lakh from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) for the period October 2014 to June 2017, along with an equal penalty. The company has filed an appeal before the CESTAT and has not made any provision for the demand.

Additionally, 5 lakh warrants convertible into equity shares lapsed after holders failed to exercise their rights. The application money of ₹193.75 lakh received against these warrants was forfeited. The company has fully utilized the IPO proceeds of ₹4,179.50 lakh for funding working capital, repayment of borrowings, and general corporate purposes.