Norben Tea & Exports Limited reported a net loss of ₹29.48 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, widening from the net loss of ₹17.67 lakh recorded in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the year increased to ₹806.88 lakh from ₹765.22 lakh in FY25. The board of directors approved the audited standalone financial results at a meeting held on May 26, 2026. The company published these results in the Financial Express and Duranta Barta newspapers on May 27, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of ₹78.65 lakh, compared to a net loss of ₹103.25 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹142.79 lakh, while total income was ₹147.56 lakh. Total expenses for the year rose to ₹829.43 lakh from ₹785.10 lakh in the previous year.

The statutory auditors, M/s A O Mittal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone annual audited financial results. The audit was conducted in accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified under Section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Board Decisions

The board accepted the resignation of M/s AAN & Associates LLP as the internal auditor of the company due to pre-occupation and other personal commitments, effective May 26, 2026. Consequently, the board appointed M/s L.K. Bohania & Co, Chartered Accountants, as the new internal auditor for the financial year 2026-2027.

Key Financial Metrics

The trading window for dealing in the company's securities, which had been closed since April 1, 2026, will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of the audited standalone financial results.

Norben Tea & Exports Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate with stock exchanges, fulfilling regulatory requirements under SEBI's dematerialization framework. The certificate, dated 10th April, 2026, covers the company's dematerialization activities for the quarter ended 31st March, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance Details

The company submitted the mandatory certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filing confirms proper handling of share certificates during the dematerialization process for the period from 1st January, 2026 to 31st March, 2026.

Registrar Confirmation and Process

MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited, serving as the company's Registrar & Transfer Agent, provided confirmation of the dematerialization process. The RTA, with its registered office at 383, Lake Gardens, 1st Floor, Kolkata - 700 045, confirmed that all share certificates received during the quarter have been properly processed.

The confirmation letter from MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited, dated 6th April, 2026, outlined the completion of key compliance activities:

• Demat Transfer Register sent to depositories and stock exchanges
• Physical securities properly destroyed, mutilated, and cancelled
• All processes completed within stipulated timelines
• Depository names substituted as registered owners in company records

Corporate Governance Framework

The certificate was signed by Namrata Das, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory compliance. The digital signature was applied on 10th April, 2026, ensuring proper authentication of the filing.

This quarterly filing represents part of the ongoing regulatory framework that ensures transparency and proper handling of securities in the dematerialization process. The systematic approach to share certificate cancellation and record maintenance supports investor confidence in the electronic trading system.