Gammon India narrows FY26 net loss to ₹1,189 crore, auditors flag going concern risk
Gammon India Limited narrowed its standalone net loss to ₹1,189.02 crore for FY26 from ₹3,087.20 crore in the previous year, with total income at ₹98.98 crore. Statutory auditors issued a modified opinion citing material uncertainty about the company's going concern status, as current liabilities exceeded current assets by ₹12,701.41 crore. The board approved the financial results on May 30, 2026, and appointed Mr. Ajay Bhatnagar as an Additional Director and CMA Pradeep Damania as Cost Auditor.

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Gammon India Limited reported a standalone net loss of ₹1,189.02 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, narrowing from the previous year's loss of ₹3,087.20 crore. Total income for the year stood at ₹98.98 crore, while total expenses were ₹1,287.59 crore. The Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements at a meeting held on May 30, 2026, and the results were published in newspapers on June 1, 2026.
Financial Performance
The company’s standalone financial results for FY26 show continued operational strain. Revenue from operations for the year was ₹80.23 crore, while finance costs surged to ₹1,230.61 crore. The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) after exceptional items was reported as a loss of ₹32.24. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company posted a net loss of ₹267.68 crore on a total income of ₹85.52 crore.
| Particulars | Year Ended Mar 31, 2026 (₹ in Crore) | Year Ended Mar 31, 2025 (₹ in Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 98.98 | 8,181.18 |
| Total Expenses | 1,287.59 | 11,153.90 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) for the period | (1,189.02) | (3,087.20) |
| Basic EPS (after exceptional) | (32.24) | (82.23) |
Audit Qualifications and Going Concern
Statutory auditors N V C & Associates LLP issued a modified opinion on the annual standalone financial results. The report highlights material uncertainty relating to the company's status as a going concern. The auditors noted that current liabilities exceed current assets by ₹12,701.41 crore as at March 31, 2026. The company’s facilities with secured lenders have been marked as non-performing assets since June 2017, and lenders have initiated recovery suits and winding up petitions.
The auditors also qualified their opinion regarding penal interest levied by lenders. The management is disputing penal interest and charges amounting to ₹107.90 crore for the current year and a cumulative amount of ₹911.54 crore up to March 31, 2026. This includes ₹519.78 crore levied by CFM Assets Reconstruction Company Private Limited. The company has not accounted for these amounts, anticipating a waiver or reversal as part of a resolution plan.
Board Appointments
During the board meeting, the company appointed Mr. Ajay Bhatnagar as an Additional Director designated as Non-Executive, Independent Director, effective May 30, 2026. Additionally, the board appointed CMA Pradeep Damania as the Cost Auditor to conduct the cost audit for FY 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE259B01020/d6ba195f80ca49ed.pdf
What are the specific terms or status of the resolution plan that Gammon India anticipates will lead to the waiver of the ₹911.54 crore in disputed penal interest?
Given the auditors' emphasis on material uncertainty regarding the company's status as a going concern, what strategic options is the board pursuing to address the negative net worth of ₹12,701.41 crore?
How does the company intend to manage the ongoing legal challenges, including recovery suits and winding up petitions initiated by lenders since 2017?




























