Goa Carbon Limited has appointed Mr. Nauty Dogra as Head – Paradeep Plant designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) effective July 21, 2026. The decision was approved by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The appointment is a full-time employment role aimed at strengthening the company's operational leadership at its Paradeep facility.

Mr. Dogra brings over two decades of experience in operations and project management to the position. His appointment is disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Profile of the Appointee

Mr. Dogra holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.B.A. in Operations Management from IGNOU, New Delhi. He is a certified Lead Auditor for OHSAS 18001 and holds a diploma in Industrial Safety & Fire Management.

Prior to joining Goa Carbon Limited, Mr. Dogra served as General Manager (Operations & Project) at BMWIL Industries in Jamshedpur. He also previously worked with Bhushan Power & Steel Limited in Sambalpur, Odisha.

Appointment Details

Goa Carbon Limited reported a net loss of ₹658.36 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as operational disruptions impacted revenue. The company recorded income from operations of ₹6,569.75 lakh for Q1FY27, a sharp decrease from ₹19,925.01 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The unaudited financial results were reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors during its meeting on July 15, 2026.

Operational Performance and Expenses

The decline in financial performance was attributed to scheduled maintenance activities across the company's manufacturing facilities. The Goa and Bilaspur plants remained under shutdown for 91 days each, while the Paradeep plant was shut for 76 days during the quarter. Consequently, total income stood at ₹7,004.84 lakh, down from ₹20,096.85 lakh in Q1FY26.

Total expenses for the quarter amounted to ₹7,663.20 lakh. Key cost components included the cost of materials consumed at ₹4,656.65 lakh and employee benefits expenses at ₹543.21 lakh. Finance costs were recorded at ₹582.90 lakh, while depreciation and amortisation expenses stood at ₹70.03 lakh.

Financial Results and Segment Reporting

The company reported a loss before tax of ₹658.36 lakh. There was no tax expense recorded for the current quarter. Basic and diluted earnings per equity share for the quarter were reported at a loss of ₹7.19. The company operates a single reportable segment, the sale of Calcined Petroleum Coke, in accordance with Ind AS 108.

Regulatory and Legal Disclosures

The statutory auditors, B S R & Co. LLP, issued an unmodified limited review report on the results. The company also disclosed ongoing legal proceedings regarding the Goa Green Cess. Following a Supreme Court directive, Goa Carbon has deposited ₹349 lakh under protest, representing 50% of the total demand raised for the period from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25. The company continues to file monthly returns and deposit 50% of self-assessed cess under protest.