Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Limited has opened a special window to facilitate the transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares held by its shareholders. This initiative is pursuant to SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026, which mandates that listed entities issue securities only in dematerialised form.

The company disclosed this development through advertisements published on June 05, 2026, in the Financial Express (English) and Jansatta (Regional language). This communication serves as a second reminder to the exchange, following an initial disclosure dated February 7, 2026, and a first reminder dated April 6, 2026.

The special window provides an opportunity for shareholders holding physical share certificates to convert them into electronic form. This move aligns with the regulatory framework aimed at ensuring a fully dematerialised trading environment and reducing risks associated with physical securities.

The following table outlines the key details of the regulatory compliance:

Shareholders are advised to utilize this facility to update their holdings. The submission to the BSE Limited was made by Shivani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, confirming the completion of the required newspaper publications.

Kothari Fermentation & Biochem reported a net loss of ₹298.93 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reversing the net profit of ₹80.99 lakh recorded in the previous year. The company's revenue from operations declined to ₹11,213.19 lakh for FY26, down from ₹11,423.10 lakh in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total income for the year stood at ₹11,286.87 lakh.

The Board of Directors approved the audited financial statements and results for the standalone financial year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 29, 2026. The statutory auditors, M/s Kothari Kuldeep & Co., issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion on the financial results. The company also appointed M/s Arun K. Garg & Associates as internal auditors for FY 2026-27.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net profit of ₹127.26 lakh, a recovery from the net loss of ₹37.84 lakh in the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Revenue from operations for the fourth quarter was ₹3,246.80 lakh, slightly higher than the ₹3,217.87 lakh reported in the same quarter of the previous year. Total expenses for the full year increased to ₹11,633.10 lakh from ₹11,238.43 lakh in FY25.

Financial Performance

The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the full year was negative at ₹(1.99), compared to a positive EPS of ₹0.54 in the previous year. Basic and diluted EPS for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, stood at ₹0.85. The total comprehensive income for the year was a loss of ₹262.22 lakh, compared to an income of ₹66.46 lakh in the prior year.

Balance Sheet Highlights

The company's total assets stood at ₹12,654.72 lakh as of March 31, 2026, a marginal decrease from ₹12,791.66 lakh in the previous year. Non-current liabilities rose significantly to ₹5,468.54 lakh from ₹3,881.07 lakh, driven by an increase in borrowings to ₹4,279.66 lakh from ₹2,673.40 lakh. Current liabilities decreased to ₹1,791.27 lakh from ₹3,253.45 lakh, primarily due to a reduction in short-term borrowings.