The Integra Essentia Board of Directors approved the re-appointment of Ms. Gunjan Jha and Ms. Sony Kumari as Non-Executive Independent Directors on August 6, 2026. The directors will serve a second term of five consecutive years, subject to approval by the company's members. This governance update ensures continuity in the board’s independent oversight, leveraging the specific financial and secretarial expertise of both appointees for the upcoming term.

The resolution was passed during a board meeting held at the company’s registered office in New Delhi on August 6, 2026. The meeting commenced at 12:40 P.M. and concluded at 01:05 P.M. The approvals were made on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Ms. Jha brings over nine years of professional experience in finance, taxation, audit, and related areas. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Patna University. Ms. Kumari contributes over eight years of experience in corporate secretarial matters and statutory compliances. She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Delhi.

Both directors have disclosed that they are not related to any other directors of the company. Furthermore, neither director is debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or order of any other statutory authority. These disclosures were made in accordance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Director Profiles

Governance Compliance

The re-appointments adhere to the regulatory framework governing independent directors in Indian listed entities. By securing a second term, both directors continue to provide independent judgment on board matters, free from material relationships with management or promoters. The final confirmation of their tenure rests with the shareholders, who will vote on these appointments at the appropriate general meeting.

Integra Essentia Limited reported a net profit of ₹33.54 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a sharp decline from ₹414.55 lakh in the previous year, as revenue from operations rose to ₹47,361.63 lakh. The statutory auditors, M/s A K Bhargav & Co., issued a qualified opinion on the financial results, citing insufficient evidence regarding the fair valuation of investments in Nakshatra Special Situation Fund amounting to ₹7.50 crore as of March 31, 2026. The company's Board of Directors approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 28, 2026.

Financial Performance

Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹47,361.63 lakh, compared to ₹44,172.80 lakh in the previous year. Total income for the year increased to ₹48,032.22 lakh from ₹44,845.19 lakh in FY25. Total expenses rose to ₹47,974.98 lakh from ₹44,192.26 lakh. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of ₹254.80 lakh, compared to a net profit of ₹21.19 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue for the quarter was ₹13,415.45 lakh.

Audit Qualifications and Emphasis Matters

The auditors expressed a qualified opinion due to the lack of sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the fair valuation of units in Nakshatra Special Situation Fund. Consequently, the auditors were unable to determine if adjustments were necessary to the carrying amount of the investment or the related impact on the Statement of Profit and Loss. The auditors also drew attention to a proposed merger with GG Engineering Ltd., subject to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval, and an impairment loss of ₹75 lakh recognized against investments in an associate entity. Additionally, the company entered into material related party transactions requiring shareholder approvals that had not been obtained as of the date of result approval.

Segment Reporting

The company operates through two primary segments: Dealing in Essential Items and Trading Division - Infrastructure. The Dealing in Essential Items segment generated revenue of ₹45,274.91 lakh for FY26, while the Trading Division - Infrastructure contributed ₹2,086.72 lakh. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue from Dealing in Essential Items was ₹12,857.16 lakh, and the Trading Division recorded ₹558.29 lakh.

Governance Appointments

Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board appointed M/s. Niraj Kumar Vishwakarma & Associates, Practicing Cost Management Accountants, as the Internal Auditor for the financial year 2026–27. The appointment was effective from May 28, 2026.