Smiths & Founders (India) Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025, showcasing a stable performance despite challenging market conditions.

Q2 Financial Highlights

The company reported a net profit of ₹66.81 lakh for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marginally lower than the ₹66.89 lakh recorded in the same period last year. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹7.06 crore, showing a slight increase from ₹6.79 crore in the previous year.

Half-Year Performance

For the half-year period ending September 30, 2025, Smiths & Founders (India) Limited posted the following results:

The company's total assets were valued at ₹25.89 crore as of September 30, 2025.

Cash Flow and Operations

The cash flow statement revealed a positive trend in the company's operations:

• Cash flow from operating activities for the six-month period: ₹1.70 crore
• Net increase in cash and cash equivalents: ₹2.09 crore
• Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025: ₹2.12 crore

Management Approval

The Board of Directors approved these results at their meeting held on November 3, 2025. The meeting commenced at 12:00 Noon and concluded at 2:10 PM.

Auditor's Review

SNR & Company, Chartered Accountants, conducted a limited review of the financial results. They stated that nothing has come to their attention that causes them to believe that the accompanying statement of unaudited financial results does not disclose the information required under SEBI regulations or contains any material misstatement.

Segment Reporting

The company noted that it does not have more than one reportable segment in line with Accounting Standard (AS) 17 "Segment Reporting" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Investors and stakeholders can access the detailed financial results on the company's website www.smithsandfoundersindia.com and the BSE website www.bseindia.com .

Smiths & Founders (India) Limited continues to navigate the current economic landscape, maintaining a stable financial position while focusing on operational efficiency and growth opportunities.

Smiths & Founders (India) Limited , a Bengaluru-based company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Arkalgud Suryanarayana Sundar as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director. This strategic move, approved by the company's Board of Directors, aims to bring valuable banking expertise to the organization.

Appointment Details

The Board of Directors, acting on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has appointed Mr. Sundar for a five-year term from July 31, 2025, to July 30, 2030. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

New Role and Responsibilities

In addition to his role as an Independent Director, Mr. Sundar will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, effective July 31, 2025. This appointment is expected to strengthen the company's financial oversight and governance structure.

Professional Background

Mr. Arkalgud Suryanarayana Sundar brings over three and a half decades of banking experience to Smiths & Founders (India) Limited. His career highlights include:

• Experience with Syndicate Bank and State Bank Group
• Served as Chief Vigilance Manager at Kaveri Grameena Bank, Mysore before retirement

Educational Qualifications

Mr. Sundar holds a BSc degree and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB), demonstrating his strong academic background in finance and banking.

Additional Information

The company has confirmed that Mr. Sundar is not related to any existing Director of Smiths & Founders (India) Limited. Furthermore, he is not debarred from holding the position of Director by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or any other authority.

Smiths & Founders (India) Limited expects that Mr. Sundar's extensive banking experience will significantly benefit the company as it moves forward with its business objectives.