Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Limited has scheduled its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The event will be conducted through Video Conference or Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM) in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.

The company issued the notice on August 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013. Electronic copies of the AGM notice and the Annual Report for FY25-26 have been dispatched to members with registered email addresses.

E-Voting Details

Shareholders holding shares as on the cut-off date of September 23, 2026, are eligible to vote. The remote e-voting facility is provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Members who have not cast their votes via remote e-voting may vote during the AGM. Those who voted remotely cannot vote again during the meeting.

Shareholder Updates

Physical shareholders are requested to update their email addresses by submitting Form ISR-1 to Abhipra Capital Limited. Demat holders must update details with their respective Depository Participants. Physical copies of the notice can be requested from the company or RTA.

Kothari Fermentation and Biochem Ltd reported a net profit of ₹162.64 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), marking a return to profitability from a net loss of ₹61.23 lakh in the corresponding period of FY26. The company also issued its third reminder to shareholders regarding the one-time special window for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares, which remains open until February 4, 2027, pursuant to SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026.

The financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on July 31, 2026. The statutory auditor expressed an unmodified review opinion on the consolidated financial results. These results are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance Highlights

Revenue from operations surged to ₹110.16 lakh in Q1FY27, compared to ₹26.32 lakh in Q1FY26. Total income, including other income, stood at ₹6,653.59 lakh, driven largely by non-operating sources. Total expenses were ₹6,429.21 lakh, resulting in a profit from operations before exceptional items of ₹224.38 lakh.

Key Operational Updates

The company allotted 398,800 fully convertible warrants on a preferential basis during the quarter at an issue price of ₹115 per warrant, aggregating to ₹458.62 lakh. Each warrant is convertible into one equity share of face value ₹10 within 18 months from the date of allotment. As of June 30, 2026, no warrants had been converted into equity shares.

Regarding the special window for share transfer, eligible investors are requested to lodge their requests with the company’s RTA, Abhipra Capital Ltd, along with original share certificates and duly executed transfer deeds dated prior to April 1, 2019. Investors are advised to ensure their demat account and KYC details are updated to avoid processing delays.

What the Numbers Show

The significant divergence between revenue from operations (₹110.16 lakh) and total income (₹6,653.59 lakh) indicates that the majority of the company’s income in Q1FY27 was derived from other income rather than core operations. While operational revenue grew substantially year-on-year, the profit before tax of ₹224.38 lakh is heavily influenced by this other income component, suggesting that core operational profitability remains a smaller fraction of the total bottom line.