NCL Industries Limited has announced that a member of its promoter group has acquired additional shares through an open market transaction. The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI regulations governing substantial acquisition of shares.

Acquisition Details

Kalidindi Ravi, identified as a member of the promoter group, purchased 1000 equity shares of NCL Industries through open market transactions on February 17, 2026. The acquisition represents a minimal percentage increase in his overall shareholding.

Share Capital Structure

The company's equity share capital structure remained unchanged following this transaction. NCL Industries maintains its total equity share capital at Rs.45,23,27,900, comprising 4,52,32,790 equity shares with a face value of Rs.10 each.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The company filed the necessary documentation with both BSE and NSE, where its shares are listed, on February 18, 2026.

The transaction details indicate that no encumbrances, warrants, or convertible securities were involved in this acquisition. The purchase was executed purely through open market operations, representing a straightforward equity share acquisition by the promoter group member.

NCL Industries Limited delivered exceptional financial performance in Q3FY26, demonstrating strong operational efficiency and growth momentum. The company announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 31st December 2025, showcasing significant improvement across key financial metrics.

Outstanding Financial Performance

The company's financial results for Q3FY26 reflect robust growth with net profit experiencing remarkable expansion. The standalone results show substantial improvement in profitability, driven by effective cost management and operational excellence.

Nine-Month Performance Highlights

The nine-month period ended 31st December 2025 demonstrated consistent growth trajectory with total revenue from operations reaching Rs 1,02,650.35 lakhs compared to Rs 1,02,797.62 lakhs in the corresponding period of the previous year. Net profit for the nine-month period stood at Rs 5,320.72 lakhs, representing a significant increase of 181% from Rs 1,894.39 lakhs in the previous year.

Dividend Declaration and Corporate Actions

The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per equity share (15% on face value of Rs 10 each) for FY 2025-26. The dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the register as on Saturday, 21st February 2026 (record date), with payment scheduled on or before 14th March 2026.

Capacity Expansion Initiative

During the quarter, NCL Industries commissioned a new 0.66 MTPA cement grinding facility at Thallapalem, near Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This strategic expansion enhanced the company's overall cement production capacity from 3.30 MTPA to 4.00 MTPA, positioning the company for future growth opportunities.

Consolidated Results and Segment Performance

The consolidated financial results include NCL Industries Limited, Tern Distilleries Private Limited (wholly owned subsidiary), Vishwamber Cements Limited (subsidiary), and NCL Buildtek & NCL Industries Joint Venture. Consolidated net profit for Q3FY26 reached Rs 1,324.42 lakhs compared to Rs 298.00 lakhs in Q3FY25.

The company operates across five key segments: Cement (manufacture and sale), Boards (cement particle boards), Ready Mix Concrete operations, Doors manufacturing, and Hydel Power generation. The cement division remained the primary revenue contributor with strong performance across the reporting period.

Governance and Compliance

The Board meeting held on 13th February 2026 also approved a postal ballot notice for the appointment of Dr. Durga Prasad Subramanyam Anapindi as an Independent Director. The e-voting process is scheduled from 2nd March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The statutory auditors expressed an unmodified opinion on both standalone and consolidated financial results, confirming the reliability of the reported figures.