Orient Bell Limited shareholders approved a dividend of ₹1 per equity share and ratified several key board appointments during the company’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 11, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), also saw the adoption of the Annual Accounts for FY25-26.

The proceedings were chaired by Madhur Daga, Managing Director, who assumed the role in the absence of Chairman Mahendra K. Daga due to indisposition. Madhur Daga proposed, and independent directors K.M. Pai, Sreeji Kamala Gopinathan, and non-executive director Bindiya Shyam Agrawal seconded his appointment as meeting chairman. The quorum was present, and the meeting commenced at 10:30 a.m., deemed held at the registered office in Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Key Resolutions Approved

Shareholders voted on ordinary and special businesses. The ordinary business included the adoption of financial statements and the re-appointment of Ms. Bindiya Shyam Agrawal, who was retiring by rotation. The special resolutions focused on leadership continuity and governance structures for the coming years.

Governance and Compliance

The meeting adhered to SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, specifically Regulation 30 read with Sub-para 13 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III. Ashu Gupta, Practicing Company Secretary, served as the Scrutinizer for the remote e-voting process administered by NSDL. The Company Secretary, Yogesh Mendiratta, noted that while multiple shareholder questions were received, only three could be addressed due to time constraints. CEO Aditya Gupta and CFO Anuj Arora joined Madhur Daga on the dais to respond to shareholder queries.

What This Means for Shareholders

The re-appointment of Mahendra K. Daga and K.M. Pai signals continuity in the company’s strategic leadership and independent oversight. Mahendra K. Daga’s term extends until March 31, 2030, ensuring stability in executive management. K.M. Pai’s appointment marks his second and final five-year term as an Independent Director, concluding in March 2032. The declaration of a ₹1 dividend provides immediate value to shareholders, while the approval of related party transactions ensures ongoing compliance with corporate governance norms. Voting results are expected to be declared within two working days following the Scrutinizer’s report.

Orient Bell Limited reported a standalone net profit of ₹843.48 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), marking a significant turnaround from the net loss of ₹65.98 lakh in Q1FY26. The company’s consolidated net profit stood at ₹831.88 lakh (₹8.3 crore), compared to a consolidated loss of ₹37.48 lakh in the prior year period. This substantial improvement underscores the firm’s operational resilience, driven primarily by a 22.9% year-on-year rise in tile sales volume to 63 lakhs square meters and an expansion in EBITDA margins to 8.7%. The strong performance signals accelerating momentum for the tile manufacturer as it benefits from premiumization and cost efficiencies.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results during its meeting held on August 11, 2026. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and signed off by statutory auditors S.R. Dinodia & Co. LLP, pursuant to Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary Yogesh Mendiratta filed the investor presentation under Regulation 30 of the same regulations.

Financial Performance Highlights

Revenue from operations emerged as the primary driver of the improved bottom line. Standalone income from operations rose to ₹20,005.72 lakh in Q1FY27, up from ₹13,941.14 lakh in Q1FY26. Total standalone revenue from operations reached ₹20,096.47 lakh, compared to ₹14,022.89 lakh in the same period last year. Consolidated revenue from operations mirrored this trend, totaling ₹20,382.03 lakh against ₹14,290.41 lakh in Q1FY26.

Operational efficiency contributed significantly to the profit surge. While total expenses increased to ₹19,075.85 lakh (standalone) from ₹14,171.03 lakh in the prior year, the growth was lower than the revenue expansion. The profit before exceptional items and tax for the standalone entity was ₹1,121.94 lakh, compared to a loss of ₹87.23 lakh in Q1FY26. Tax expenses were recorded at ₹278.46 lakh (standalone).

What the Numbers Show

The profitability turnaround is underpinned by a dual engine of volume growth and margin expansion. Tile sales volume rose 22.9% year-on-year to 63 lakhs square meters, while the share of premium vitrified tiles increased from 58% in Q1FY26 to 60% in Q1FY27. Glazed Vitrified Tiles (GVT) sales share also grew from 40% to 47%, reflecting a successful shift towards higher-value offerings. This product mix improvement, coupled with a 2.3% reduction in like-for-like production costs, drove the EBITDA margin expansion from 3.9% in Q1FY26 to 8.7% in Q1FY27. Gross margin expanded to 39.7% from 36.5% in the previous year.

Balance Sheet Strength

Orient Bell maintained a lean balance sheet with negative net debt of ₹47.7 crore and a healthy 18-day cash conversion cycle. Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹74.0 crore as of June 30, 2026, up from ₹59.4 crore in March 2026, while total borrowings decreased to ₹26.3 crore from ₹29.7 crore. This financial flexibility provides ample liquidity for growth initiatives. Working capital efficiency improved with Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reducing to 43 days and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) at 32 days as of June 30, 2026.

Associate and Subsidiary Contributions

The consolidated results include the share of profit or loss from associates and subsidiaries. The group’s share of loss from associates amounted to ₹25.88 lakh in Q1FY27, compared to a share of profit of ₹24.89 lakh in Q1FY26. The interim financial information of two associates, Corial Ceramic Private Limited and Proton Granito Private Limited, was reviewed by other auditors. Additionally, the results include one wholly owned subsidiary, Cestrum Enterprises Private Limited, which reported revenues of ₹323.20 lakh and a net profit of ₹14.32 lakh for the quarter.

Conference Call Details

Senior management will host a conference call to discuss the quarterly results on August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. Aditya Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, and Anuj Arora, Chief Financial Officer, will lead the discussion. Investors can access the call via dial-in numbers provided on the company’s website, www.orientbell.com . For further assistance, investors may contact Suyash Samant or Hrithik Hattiangadi at Stellar IR.

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