Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to shareholders seeking approval for the appointment of Ms Kiran Dhingra as an Independent Director of the company. The notice, dated February 5, 2026, outlines the proposal for shareholders to vote on this key board appointment through electronic voting.

Director Appointment Details

Ms Kiran Dhingra was appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Independent Director on February 4, 2026, following security clearance from the Director General of Civil Aviation, Government of India. Her appointment became effective from February 4, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval through the current postal ballot process.

Voting Process and Timeline

The company has established a comprehensive e-voting process for shareholders to participate in the postal ballot. The voting will be conducted exclusively through electronic means, with no physical ballot forms being dispatched to shareholders.

Mr Sourjya Prakash Mohapatra, a Practicing Chartered Accountant (Membership No. 052805), has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot through the remote e-voting process. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate the e-voting process.

Director Profile and Qualifications

Ms Kiran Dhingra brings extensive experience from her distinguished career in civil service. She served for 38 years in various senior positions and holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving officers at the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

Her career included postings in diverse Union Territories including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Delhi. She served as Chief Secretary to the Government of Goa and worked with various ministries including Urban Development, Textiles, and Panchayati Raj during her 15 years with the Government of India.

Current Directorships and Committee Memberships

Ms Dhingra currently serves as a director on the boards of Indian Register of Shipping and Stovec Industries Limited. Within Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited, she holds key committee positions:

• Stakeholders Relationship Committee - Chairperson
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee - Chairperson
• Allotment Committee - Member

Special Resolution Requirement

The appointment requires approval through a special resolution, as mandated under Regulation 17 and Regulation 25 of the SEBI LODR Regulations. Additionally, since Ms Dhingra will attain the age of 75 years on January 12, 2028, during her proposed tenure, the resolution also seeks approval for her continuation as a Non-Executive Independent Director beyond the age of 75 years, as required under Regulation 17(1A) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

The board believes that Ms Dhingra's extensive experience in governance, policy-making, and corporate affairs will enhance the overall expertise of the board and contribute to the company's strategic direction. The resolution is being recommended by the Board of Directors for shareholder approval.

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has officially announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The ferro alloys manufacturer delivered robust financial performance with consolidated net profit surging 40.8% year-over-year to ₹131.46 crore and standalone net profit reaching ₹130.67 crore, representing a 40.3% increase from the previous year.

Official Q3FY26 Financial Results

The company's official results demonstrate strong growth across key financial metrics. Total income on a consolidated basis reached ₹724.57 crore compared to ₹660.43 crore in Q3FY25. The standalone total income stood at ₹724.06 crore against ₹660.75 crore in the corresponding previous quarter, marking a 9.6% growth.

Standalone Performance Highlights

The standalone results also showcased impressive performance with net profit after tax of ₹130.67 crore compared to ₹93.14 crore in Q3FY25. Total comprehensive income after tax reached ₹131.28 crore against ₹89.54 crore in the previous year, reflecting strong operational efficiency.

Nine-Month Performance Overview

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company reported consolidated total income of ₹2,122.58 crore with net profit after tax of ₹321.56 crore. The standalone nine-month performance showed total income of ₹2,122.88 crore and net profit after tax of ₹320.92 crore, with basic earnings per share of ₹59.48.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The financial results were announced through official communication to stock exchanges including NSE (Stock Symbol: IMFA) and BSE (Stock Code: 533047) on February 6, 2026. The results comply with Regulation 33 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The detailed financial results are available on stock exchange websites and the company's official website at www.imfa.in .

Strategic Position and Market Standing

With equity share capital of ₹53.96 crore remaining unchanged, the company has demonstrated strong return on equity through its improved profitability metrics. The consistent performance across both standalone and consolidated results indicates robust operational management and effective strategic execution by the ferro alloys manufacturer.