TIL Limited has postponed the meeting of its Rights Issue Committee, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026. The committee was set to consider the forfeiture of partly paid-up equity shares where first and final call money remained unpaid.

The company cited unavoidable circumstances as the reason for the postponement in a filing to stock exchanges on September 29, 2026. The revised date for the meeting will be communicated to the exchanges in due course.

Rights issue context

The company initiated a rights issue for up to 1,20,91,760 partly paid-up equity shares. Each share has a face value of ₹10 and was offered at an issue price of ₹165.00. The first and final call money due on these shares is ₹41.25 per share.

The timeline of communications leading to the board decision includes:

• March 20, 2026: Letter of Offer issued for the rights issue.
• June 5, 2026: First and final call money notice sent to shareholders.
• July 15, 2026: First reminder notice issued.
• August 18, 2026: Second reminder-cum-forfeiture notice issued.

Regulatory compliance

This intimation is filed under Regulation 29 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board will review the forfeiture in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the Company's Articles of Association, and the terms specified in the Letter of Offer.

TIL Limited delivered a marked improvement in its operating performance during the first quarter of FY27, reporting a 223% year-on-year surge in standalone EBITDA to ₹3.39 crore. This operational gain was underpinned by a 25% increase in standalone operating revenue, which rose to ₹79 crore from ₹63 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The quarter also marked the first-time consolidation of Tulip Compression Private Limited (TCPL), acquired in May 2026, into TIL’s financial statements from May 8, 2026.

The inclusion of TCPL significantly boosted the group’s top line, with consolidated revenue reaching ₹117.1 crore compared to ₹71 crore in Q1FY26, representing an 86% increase. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹7.32 crore, reflecting an improved margin of 6.2% versus 1.5% in the prior year. Despite the robust operating improvements, the company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹5.45 crore, a narrowing from the loss of ₹6.22 crore recorded in Q1FY26. Standalone PAT stood at a loss of ₹7.2 crore.

Financial Performance

What the Numbers Show

The data reveals a sharp divergence between top-line growth and bottom-line profitability, driven primarily by operational efficiency gains rather than pure volume expansion. While standalone revenue grew by 25%, total operating expenses increased by only approximately 8%, indicating effective cost control and margin expansion. The standalone EBITDA margin expanded by roughly 280 basis points to 4.3%, suggesting that the incremental revenue generated translated directly into improved operating leverage. However, the persistence of a net loss, albeit narrower, highlights that non-operating expenses or financing costs continue to offset the gains in operating profit. Management noted that EBITDA margins vary quarterly due to product mix and localization levels, with defense orders often having longer payment cycles impacting working capital.

Order Book and Pipeline

TIL’s growth trajectory remains anchored by its execution capabilities, with the delivery of nine Reach Stackers in Q1FY27 marking the highest single-quarter delivery since the new management took over. The company is targeting a market share of 38%-40% in the Reach Stacker segment in the coming year.

• Standalone Order Book: Stands at ₹211 crore, comprising firm executable orders for prime products (₹187 crore) and aftermarket (₹24 crore).
• Standalone Enquiry Pipeline: Stands at ₹373 crore, with prime products contributing ₹356 crore and aftermarket ₹17 crore.
• Consolidated Order Book: Stands at ₹539 crore, with prime products at ₹406 crore and aftermarket at ₹133 crore.
• Consolidated Enquiry Pipeline: Stands at ₹490 crore, split between prime products (₹451 crore) and aftermarket (₹39 crore).

TCPL brings an additional order book of ₹328 crore and a pipeline of ₹117 crore. Both TIL and TCPL are placing strategic emphasis on the aftermarket business as a stable, high-margin revenue stream alongside core equipment sales. TCPL has also secured SONCAP certification and ISO 16923 compliance, enabling it to undertake compression equipment work in Nigeria and strengthening its position in India’s City Gas Distribution sector.

Management Commentary and Strategic Outlook

Sunil Kumar Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, stated that the company started FY27 on an encouraging note with accelerated focus on execution and cost discipline. He emphasized the successful synergistic integration of TCPL and the focus on building a more profitable, cash-generative business. Chaturvedi highlighted that TIL aims to triple its turnover in five to seven years without significant capex, leveraging existing capacity at its Kharagpur plant which is currently loaded at only 30%-35%.

Alok Kumar Tripathi, Executive Director and CEO, noted that Q1FY27 marks the continuation of TIL’s transformation into a diversified capital goods engineering company spanning defence, material handling, and clean energy. He highlighted the conversion of commitments into billed performance as a clear demonstration of the company’s ability to sustain momentum through order book execution.

Management outlined several strategic initiatives:

• Indigenous Products: TIL showcased three new products at Excon: CarryKing 515 pick and carry crane, an 85-ton truck crane, and rough terrain applications. The CarryKing 515 is expected to launch in Q3 or Q4 FY27.
• Localization: The company is aggressively localizing supply chains, aiming for 75%-80% localization across products. Rough terrain cranes are almost completely localized, while truck cranes currently have lower localization levels.
• Aftermarket Focus: TIL aims for aftermarket revenue to constitute 40%-45% of total revenue in the long term, up from approximately ₹56 crore in FY26. This includes parts, service, and annual maintenance contracts.
• Defense Growth: TIL is reviewing opportunities in missile launchers and torpedo launchers, aligning with India’s negative list of defense products. The company holds significant market share in missile handling platforms.
• TCPL Expansion: TIL has approved up to ₹50 crore for equity infusion into TCPL, aiming to increase its stake to 74%. TCPL expects to grow significantly from its ₹278 crore revenue base in FY26, with projections indicating strong scaling in FY27.

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