The Standard Batteries Limited reported a net loss of ₹49.60 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a reversal from the net profit of ₹81.66 lakh recorded in the previous year. The company's total income for the year fell to ₹10.13 lakh from ₹136.34 lakh in FY25, primarily driven by a sharp decline in other income. The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 29, 2026.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of ₹13.34 lakh, compared to a loss of ₹14.38 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹3.40 lakh, while total expenses amounted to ₹16.74 lakh. The auditors, V. Singhi & Associates, provided an unmodified opinion on the financial results, confirming compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance

The company's financial position as of March 31, 2026, shows total assets at ₹214.44 lakh, down from ₹254.06 lakh in the previous year. Total equity decreased to ₹95.81 lakh from ₹145.41 lakh, impacted by the net loss for the year. Current liabilities rose to ₹118.63 lakh from ₹108.65 lakh, while current assets declined to ₹156.04 lakh from ₹200.90 lakh.

Board Decisions and Appointments

The Board recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Pradip Bhar, Director, who is retiring by rotation at the ensuing 79th Annual General Meeting. Mr. Bhar, a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 45 years of experience, has been a Director since August 13, 2019. Additionally, the Board appointed R. N. Shah and Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, as the scrutiniser for voting at the 79th Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2026-2027.

The audited financial results were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). The company noted that the implementation of new Labour Codes notified by the Government of India does not have a material impact on its financial statements. The Statement of Cash Flows for FY26 indicates a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of ₹8.23 lakh, with closing balances at ₹6.63 lakh.

Regulatory Disclosures

In compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted the copy of the newspaper publication of the audited financial results to the BSE Ltd. The results were published in the Financial Express (English newspaper) and Mumbai Lakshadweep (Marathi newspaper) on May 30, 2026.

The Standard Batteries Limited has announced that its board of directors will meet on Friday, May 29, 2026. The primary agenda for the meeting is to consider and approve the audited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. This meeting is being convened in accordance with Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.

Board Meeting Details

The meeting will be held to review the company's financial performance for the specified period. Alongside the financial results, the board will discuss other matters that may come before the meeting. The company has communicated this intimation to the Manager of the Listing Department at BSE Ltd.

Trading Window Closure

In compliance with regulatory requirements, The Standard Batteries Limited has closed the trading window for dealing in the company's equity shares. This restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives. The closure period commenced on April 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until the expiry of two working days after the date of declaration of the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.

Key Information

The company has requested the stock exchange to take the information on record and disseminate it for the benefit of investors.