Quadrant Future Tek published the notice for its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Business Standard and AJ DI Awaaz on September 1, 2026. This disclosure follows the earlier dispatch of the notice and FY26 Annual Report to shareholders on August 31, 2026.

The publication was made pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing confirms that the annual report and AGM notice are available on the company website at www.quadrantfuturetek.com , as well as on the BSE Limited, NSE India, and NSDL websites.

AGM Schedule and Details

The 11th AGM is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 11:00 am. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). Members holding shares as on the cut-off date of September 18, 2026, are eligible to vote.

Remote e-voting will commence on September 22, 2026, at 9:00 am and end on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The facility is provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Members attending via VC/OAVM who have not cast remote votes can also vote electronically during the meeting.

Key Agenda Items

The AGM agenda includes ordinary business items such as the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 and the re-appointment of directors retiring by rotation. Special business includes the ratification of remuneration for the cost auditor for FY27.

Document Access

Shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the company, RTA, or DPs will receive the Notice and Annual Report electronically. For those without registered emails, physical copies of the Annual Report along with the Notice can be requested by writing to cs_qftl@quadrantfuturetek.com .

Quadrant Future Tek reported a net loss of ₹429.42 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, widening significantly from a loss of ₹196.75 million in FY25. The specialty cable and train control systems manufacturer recorded revenue from operations of ₹1,529.67 million, reflecting a marginal growth of 2% over the previous fiscal year.

The company's operating performance deteriorated sharply, with EBITDA swinging to a negative ₹339.78 million from a positive ₹26.23 million in FY25. This contraction was primarily driven by a surge in raw material costs and heavy investments in the Train Control & Signalling Systems (TCAS) division. Cost of raw materials consumed jumped 77% year-on-year to ₹1,893.74 million, heavily compressing margins despite stable revenue generation from its core cable business.

Financial Performance Snapshot

What the Numbers Show

A significant divergence exists between the company's two business segments. The Specialty Cable Division remained profitable, reporting an EBITDA of ₹123.69 million and a profit before tax of ₹44.94 million. In contrast, the TCAS Division incurred a segment loss of ₹463.47 million, primarily due to ongoing R&D, engineering resources, and product validation costs for the KAVACH system. This indicates that the consolidated loss is non-operational for the core cable business but reflects strategic incubation expenses in the signalling vertical.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

The company strengthened its balance sheet by significantly reducing debt. Total borrowings fell to ₹240.24 million from ₹854.16 million in FY25, bringing the debt-to-equity ratio down to 0.09 from 0.29. However, working capital pressures mounted as inventories more than doubled to ₹1,053.61 million from ₹444.57 million, driven by strategic stocking of raw materials and work-in-progress for upcoming projects. Cash and cash equivalents declined sharply to ₹1.80 million from ₹98.37 million, reflecting the utilization of funds for operational requirements.

Strategic Developments

Despite the financial losses, Quadrant Future Tek achieved critical regulatory milestones. The company received RDSO approval to commence passenger trials for KAVACH 4.0, with a dedicated rail route allocated for final field trials. It also secured BIS approval for solar cables, positioning itself to tap into the renewable energy market. The active order book stands at ₹8,612 million, including ₹8,054 million in TCAS orders, providing visibility for future revenue realization once commercial deployment scales up.