Hawa Engineers Limited reported a 23% year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹264.66 million for FY26, driven by improved operating margins despite a decline in revenue.

The Ahmedabad-based industrial valve manufacturer posted revenue from operations of ₹1,140.36 million, down from ₹1,210.62 million in FY25. However, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew by 18% to ₹733.47 million.

Financial Performance

Note: The Board's Report cites PAT of ₹159.58 million for the prior year, while the Statement of Profit and Loss discloses ₹215.71 million. The headline growth reflects the Board's comparative figure.

Operating profit margin expanded to 5.68% from 5.15% in the previous year. Net profit margin more than doubled to 2.32% from 1.32%.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to ₹1,677.86 million as of March 31, 2026, from ₹947.88 million in FY25. This was supported by net cash from operating activities of ₹445.93 million.

Total borrowings rose to ₹2,178.69 million (combining current and non-current liabilities), up from ₹1,621.21 million in FY25. Trade receivables increased to ₹2,526.40 million from ₹2,027.70 million.

AGM and Corporate Governance

The company has scheduled its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). Shareholders on record as of Monday, September 21, 2026, are eligible to vote. Remote e-voting will run from Friday, September 24, 2026, at 9:00 am to Monday, September 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Agenda Items

The board has outlined the following business for the meeting:

• Adoption of the audited standalone financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
• Re-appointment of Mohammedkhan Pathan as a director, who retires by rotation.
• Ratification of remuneration for cost auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.

Cost Auditor Remuneration

The company seeks member approval to pay M/s. R J & Associates a fee of ₹50,000 plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses. This remuneration is for conducting the cost audit for the financial year 2026-27.

Director Re-appointment

Mohammedkhan Pathan (DIN: 00006940) seeks re-appointment. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical and has served as a director since April 30, 2004. His last drawn remuneration in FY26 was ₹1,200,000. He holds 249,000 equity shares in the company.

What the Numbers Show

Despite a 5.8% decline in top-line revenue, Hawa Engineers achieved a significant expansion in profitability metrics. The divergence between falling sales and rising EBITDA suggests successful cost management or a shift towards higher-margin product mixes. Furthermore, the substantial increase in cash reserves indicates strong liquidity positioning, even as total borrowings increased to support operations or inventory buildup.

hawa engineers reported a 35.3% increase in net profit to ₹64.79 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by improved operational efficiency despite a decline in revenue. The company's profit for the period rose from ₹47.88 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations stood at ₹2373.88 lakh, a decrease from ₹2451.65 lakh recorded in the same period last year.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results and the Limited Review Report during a meeting held on July 20, 2026. The Audit Committee had previously reviewed and recommended the results. Statutory auditors Yusuf C. Mansuri & Co. conducted the limited review and expressed an unmodified conclusion on the results, confirming compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Total income for the quarter was ₹2388.70 lakh, slightly lower than the ₹2464.40 lakh reported in the previous year's corresponding quarter. The company managed its expenses effectively, with total expenses decreasing to ₹2298.91 lakh from ₹2400.42 lakh in the same period last year. Profit before tax improved to ₹89.79 lakh from ₹63.98 lakh year-on-year.

Financial Performance

The financial results highlight the company's performance across key metrics for the quarter and the corresponding period in the previous year.

The company operates as a single segment under Ind AS 108, reporting financials for Industrial Valves. The paid-up equity share capital remained constant at ₹352.64 lakh during the period. The figures for the corresponding previous quarter have been regrouped or reclassified where necessary to ensure comparability.