zf steering gear has closed its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives effective July 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. This measure is intended to prevent insider trading and ensure compliance with regulatory norms during the sensitive period preceding the announcement of Q1FY26 results.

The closure follows the provisions of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading by the Designated Persons. The restriction applies to all securities of the company and covers the period leading up to the release of both standalone and consolidated financial results.

Key Details of the Trading Window Closure

The company's designated persons and their immediate relatives are prohibited from dealing in the company's securities during this closed period. The window will reopen only after the stipulated time following the public announcement of the financial results, ensuring that all material information is available to the market.

ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited has published the extracts of the newspaper publication of its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, in Business Standard and Loksatta. The results were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 12, 2026.

Standalone Financial Performance

On a standalone basis, the company reported revenue from operations of ₹556.74 crores for the full year, compared to ₹492.86 crores in the previous year. Net profit after tax for the year stood at ₹31.78 crores, compared to ₹33.89 crores in the previous year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations was ₹168.91 crores and net profit after tax was ₹4.19 crores.

The company reported exceptional items of ₹0.67 crores for the full year, representing the statutory impact of new Labour Codes notified by the Government of India. Reserves excluding revaluation reserve were ₹512.67 crores as at March 31, 2026.

Consolidated Financial Performance

On a consolidated basis, which includes subsidiaries DriveSys Systems Private Limited, Metacast Auto Private Limited, and Nexsteer Systems Private Limited, revenue from operations stood at ₹571.06 crores against ₹493.87 crores previously. Consolidated net profit after tax for the year was ₹12.04 crores, compared to ₹12.59 crores in the prior year.

Capacity Expansion and Director Re-appointments

The Board approved the expansion of installed casting capacity at Metacast Auto Private Limited from 10,000 metric tonnes per annum to 25,000 metric tonnes per annum. The expansion requires an investment of ₹25 crore and is expected to be completed within the next 12–15 months.

Additionally, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Dinesh Munot as Chairman and Whole-Time Director for a term of five consecutive years effective from July 28, 2026, and Mr. Utkarsh Munot as Managing Director for a term of five consecutive years effective from May 19, 2026.