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.

Norben Tea & Exports Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating strong operational recovery with significant revenue growth and a return to profitability during the quarter.

Strong Quarter Performance Drives Revenue Growth

The company delivered impressive quarterly results with revenue from operations reaching ₹301.83 lakhs in Q3FY26, representing a robust 49.8% increase from ₹201.58 lakhs recorded in Q3FY25. This substantial growth reflects improved business momentum in the tea cultivation and manufacturing segment.

Profitability Turnaround and Cost Management

The company achieved a significant turnaround in profitability, reporting net profit after tax of ₹9.47 lakhs in Q3FY26 compared to a net loss of ₹14.66 lakhs in Q3FY25. Total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹292.77 lakhs, reflecting effective cost management despite higher business volumes. Key expense components included employee benefits expense of ₹95.22 lakhs, finance costs of ₹24.09 lakhs, and other expenses of ₹34.86 lakhs.

Nine-Month Performance Analysis

For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, the company reported steady performance with total revenue of ₹664.09 lakhs compared to ₹656.92 lakhs in the corresponding period of the previous year. However, nine-month net profit declined to ₹49.17 lakhs from ₹85.58 lakhs in the prior year period.

Capital Structure and Business Operations

The company's paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹1,554.41 lakhs as of December 31, 2025, compared to ₹1,175.00 lakhs in the previous year, reflecting capital expansion initiatives. Norben Tea & Exports operates primarily in tea cultivation, manufacturing, and sales, which the company notes is seasonal in nature.

Regulatory Compliance and Audit Status

The unaudited financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on February 13, 2026. The limited review was conducted by statutory auditors A O Mittal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, in compliance with Regulation 33 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The company emphasized that due to the seasonal nature of the tea business, quarterly figures should not be considered representative of full-year results.