Melstar narrows FY26 loss, appoints independent director
Melstar Information Technologies Limited narrowed its standalone net loss to ₹73.71 lakh for FY26 from ₹92.58 lakh in the previous year, reporting a Q4 profit of ₹44.72 lakh. The Board appointed Ms. Ayushi Singh Bais as an Independent Director and reconstituted its Audit, Nomination, Stakeholders Relationship, and Risk Management committees. Statutory Auditors M/s. CKSP & Co LLP issued a qualified opinion due to the company's IBC history and going concern status.

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Melstar Information Technologies Limited narrowed its standalone net loss to ₹73.71 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, from a loss of ₹92.58 lakh in the previous year. The company reported a standalone profit of ₹44.72 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to a loss of ₹62.63 lakh in the same period last year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹75 lakh, while total expenses were ₹30.28 lakh. The Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 25, 2026.
Pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published the audited financial results in Active Times (English) and Mumbai Lakshadeep (Marathi) on May 27, 2026.
Board and Committee Changes
The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Rajnikant Patel as a Non-Executive & Independent Director effective May 24, 2026. Consequently, the Board appointed Ms. Ayushi Singh Bais as an Additional Director (Non-Executive & Independent) effective May 25, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The company reconstituted its Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and Risk Management Committee to include the new appointee.
| Committee | Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Mr. Selvaraj Johnson | Ms. Rose Mary Vase, Mr. Vineet Goverdhan Shah, Mr. Tarun Kashyap, Ms. Ayushi Singh Bais |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee | Mr. Selvaraj Johnson | Ms. Rose Mary Vase, Ms. Ayushi Singh Bais |
| Stakeholders Relationship Committee | Mr. Selvaraj Johnson | Ms. Rose Mary Vase, Mr. Vineet Goverdhan Shah, Mr. Tarun Kashyap, Ms. Ayushi Singh Bais |
| Risk Management Committee | Ms. Rose Mary Vase | Mr. Selvaraj Johnson, Mr. Vineet Goverdhan Shah, Mr. Tarun Kashyap, Ms. Ayushi Singh Bais |
Auditor and Compliance Updates
M/s. CKSP & Co LLP, Statutory Auditors, issued a qualified opinion on the financial results. The qualification arises due to the company's history under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and its reliance on a going concern basis pending business licenses and clearances. The Board also accepted the resignation of M/s M. N. Kholiya & Associate as Internal Auditors and appointed M/s Saini & Saini, Chartered Accountants, as the new Internal Auditors for FY26. M/s. S. Talwar & Associates were re-appointed as Secretarial Auditors for FY 2025-26.
Financial Performance
The standalone financial results show a significant improvement in operational metrics. Employee benefit expenses for the quarter decreased to ₹14.12 lakh from ₹35.92 lakh in the prior year. The company reported a basic and diluted EPS of ₹1.60 for Q4FY26 compared to a negative EPS of ₹2.24 in Q4FY25. On a consolidated basis, the company reported a profit of ₹10.29 lakh for Q4FY26 but a net loss of ₹213.94 lakh for the full year.
| Metric | Q4FY26 (₹ in Lakh) | Q4FY25 (₹ in Lakh) | FY26 (₹ in Lakh) | FY25 (₹ in Lakh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 75.00 | - | 75.00 | - |
| Total Expenses | 30.28 | 62.63 | 148.71 | 92.58 |
| Profit for the Period | 44.72 | (62.63) | (73.71) | (92.58) |
| Basic EPS (₹) | 1.60 | (2.24) | (2.64) | (3.31) |
What specific business licenses and clearances are required to resolve the auditor's qualified opinion regarding the company's status as a going concern?
How will the appointment of Ms. Ayushi Singh Bais influence the strategic direction of the reconstituted Risk Management Committee given the company's history under the IBC?
What measures is the company taking to sustain the profitability achieved in Q4FY26 and bridge the gap between standalone and consolidated financial performance?




























