Paramount Dye Tec confirms no encumbrance of shares in FY26

Paramount Dye Tec Limited has confirmed that its promoters have not encumbered any shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company submitted a declaration to the National Stock Exchange of India under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This disclosure covers the Promoter and Promoter Group, including Persons acting in concert, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements regarding share pledging.

The filing explicitly states that no shares were pledged, directly or indirectly, by the promoters during FY26. This assurance provides clarity to shareholders regarding the holding structure and the absence of leverage against promoter shareholding. The declaration was signed by Kunal Arora on behalf of the Promoter and Promoter Group.

Shareholding Details

The declaration detailed the equity shareholding of the key promoters, confirming that all shares are free from encumbrance. The following table outlines the specific holdings:

Sr. No.	Name of the Promoter	Equity Shares Held	Equity Shares Pledged
1.	Kunal Arora	35,90,061	No
2.	Palki Arora	9,21,384	No

Kunal Arora holds 35,90,061 equity shares, while Palki Arora holds 9,21,384 equity shares. The combined holding of the promoter group totals 45,11,445 equity shares. The confirmation that none of these shares are pledged indicates a stable ownership structure without the risks associated with margin calls or forced sales that can arise from encumbered holdings.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-4.76%	-4.26%	-12.31%	-25.83%	-39.46%	-65.39%

Paramount Dye Tec Limited reported a profit after tax of ₹214.23 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a significant decline from ₹800.29 lakh in the previous year. The company's board approved the standalone audited financial results for the half year and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 30, 2026. The results were submitted in compliance with Regulation 30 and 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The statutory auditors, Rajesh Mehru & Co, issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results. However, the audit report highlighted an exceptional item involving a write-off and impairment charge of ₹448.27 lakh on Property, Plant and Equipment. This charge reduced the Profit Before Tax from ₹676.22 lakh to ₹227.95 lakh and decreased the Net Block of fixed assets by approximately 50% to ₹1,809.70 lakh as of March 31, 2026. The auditors noted that the write-off relates to assets no longer in productive use.

Financial Performance

Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹7,379.55 lakh, compared to ₹7,728.97 lakh in the previous year. Total expenses increased to ₹6,818.23 lakh from ₹6,872.41 lakh. The company reported a basic earnings per share (EPS) of ₹3.09 for the year, down from ₹11.53 in FY25. For the half year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a loss after tax of ₹2.24 lakh.

Metric	FY26 (₹ in Lacs)	FY25 (₹ in Lacs)
Revenue from Operations	7,379.55	7,728.97
Total Expenses	6,818.23	6,872.41
Profit Before Tax	227.95	916.78
Net Profit	214.23	800.29
Basic EPS (₹)	3.09	11.53

Asset Position and Going Concern

The total assets of the company increased to ₹9,295.73 lakh as of March 31, 2026, from ₹8,535.58 lakh in the prior year. Current assets rose to ₹7,370.19 lakh, driven by higher inventories and trade receivables. The auditors assessed the company's ability to continue as a going concern, noting management's confidence based on expected insurance claim proceeds, continued support from bankers, and anticipated revenue improvement. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.