Ajanta soya Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Pramod Kumar, Accounts Manager and Senior Management Personnel (SMP), in compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements. The resignation became effective from the close of business hours on February 17, 2026.

Resignation Details

Mr. Pramod Kumar submitted his resignation letter on February 5, 2026, citing personal reasons for his departure. The resignation letter indicated his intention to step down from his position as Manager-Finance, with his last working day initially scheduled for March 5, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has fulfilled its obligations under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was made to BSE Limited on February 18, 2026, along with the required annexure containing detailed information about the personnel change.

Final Settlement

According to the resignation documentation, the departure was mutually agreed upon between the company and Mr. Pramod Kumar. The employee expressed gratitude to the company for cooperation during his tenure and requested the forwarding of final settlement and handover processes. The company's HR department accepted the resignation and confirmed the relief date as February 17, 2026.

Corporate Communication

The formal communication to BSE was signed by Kapil, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, ensuring proper regulatory disclosure. The company provided comprehensive documentation including the original resignation letter and detailed annexure as required by SEBI regulations for senior management personnel changes.

Ajanta Soya Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended 31st December 2025, revealing a substantial decline in profitability despite maintaining operational stability. The edible oil manufacturer faced challenging market conditions that significantly impacted its bottom line performance during the quarter.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's financial metrics for Q3FY26 showed mixed results across key parameters:

Nine-Month Performance Analysis

For the nine months ended 31st December 2025, Ajanta Soya demonstrated resilience in revenue generation while facing profitability challenges:

Operational Cost Structure

The company's expense breakdown for Q3FY26 revealed significant cost pressures. Cost of materials consumed stood at ₹28,635.74 lakh compared to ₹33,053.73 lakh in Q3FY25. Employee benefit expenses increased to ₹298.13 lakh from ₹225.79 lakh, while power and fuel costs rose to ₹545.06 lakh from ₹473.68 lakh in the corresponding quarter.

Senior Management Appointment

The Board of Directors approved the designation of Mr. Anil Kumar Rana as Senior Management Personnel with effect from 13th February 2026. Rana brings approximately 22 years of extensive experience in accounts, finance, taxation, audit, and statutory compliances, primarily in the manufacturing sector:

Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure

Earnings per share for Q3FY26 declined to ₹0.31 from ₹1.22 in Q3FY25. The company maintained its paid-up equity share capital at ₹1,609.66 lakh with a face value of ₹2.00 per share. For the nine-month period, earnings per share stood at ₹1.19 compared to ₹2.75 in the previous year.

Regulatory Compliance and Publication

The financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on 13th February 2026. Pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published newspaper clippings containing the extract of standalone unaudited financial results on 14th February 2026:

The company operates primarily in edible oil manufacturing and does not have separate reportable segments under Indian Accounting Standard 108. Ajanta Soya has made additional provisions totaling ₹44.11 lakh for gratuity liability and compensated leave following new labour code implementations effective from November 21, 2025.