Macfos Limited , operating under the brand name ROBU, has announced a series of significant corporate decisions following its board meeting held on July 28, 2025. The company, known for its specialized e-commerce platform for electronic components and robotics parts, has approved several key changes in its shareholding structure and leadership.

Shareholding Reclassification

The Board of Directors of ROBU has approved requests from two promoter group shareholders - Mrs. Sakshi Jain and Mrs. Amruta Avinash Dere - to reclassify their holdings from the 'Promoter and Promoter Group' category to the 'Public' category. Each shareholder holds 4 equity shares, representing 0.000042% of the company's total shareholding. This reclassification is subject to shareholder and stock exchange approvals. Upon receiving the necessary approvals, the promoters' shareholding in the company will decrease to 69.12%.

Leadership Reappointments

The board meeting also saw the approval of several key reappointments:

• Mr. Atul Maruti Dumbre has been reappointed as the Chairman and Managing Director for a five-year term from January 11, 2026, to January 10, 2031.
• Mr. Binod Prasad and Mr. Nileshkumar Purushottam Chavhan have been reappointed as Whole Time Directors for the same period.
• Three Independent Directors - Mr. Ravi Jagetiya, Mr. Ankit Rathi, and Mrs. Anamika Ajmera - have been reappointed for a second term of two years each.

New Appointments

ROBU has also made new appointments to strengthen its corporate governance:

• M/s CZ & ASSOCIATES LLP has been appointed as the Secretarial Auditors for a five-year term from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30.
• M/s Moore Singhi Advisors LLP has been appointed as the Internal Auditor for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.

Financial Performance

The company also released its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025:

ROBU has shown growth across all key financial metrics compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The company's revenue increased by 4.43% year-over-year, while EBITDA and PAT saw significant improvements of 30.24% and 25.69% respectively.

Management Perspective

In their management commentary, ROBU highlighted the expansion of their product portfolio, adding over 8,000 new SKUs during the quarter. The company also emphasized its focus on both digital marketing and participation in domestic exhibitions to enhance brand visibility and explore cost-effective marketing channels.

ROBU continues to pursue its strategic roadmap, which is shaped by two key pillars: Robu 1.0, focusing on the core electronics distribution business, and Robu 2.0, aimed at building and scaling their own range of products, particularly in the drone category and other emerging technologies.

These developments reflect ROBU's commitment to growth, improved corporate governance, and strategic expansion in the specialized electronic components market.

Macfos Limited, a leading player in the electric components industry, has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year. The company's net profit surged by 25% year-over-year, reaching ₹50.00 crore, up from ₹40.00 crore in the same period last year.

Revenue Growth

The company's revenue for the quarter also showed positive momentum, climbing to ₹593.00 crore from ₹568.00 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This represents a year-over-year increase of approximately 4.40%, indicating steady top-line growth for Macfos.

EBITDA Performance

Macfos achieved an EBITDA of ₹70.00 crore in Q1, representing a significant increase from ₹53.00 crore in the same period last year. This marks a substantial 32% jump in EBITDA. The company's EBITDA margin also improved to 11.81% compared to 9.36% year-over-year, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and profitability.

Financial Highlights

The robust growth in revenue, profitability, and EBITDA underscores Macfos's strong market position and operational efficiency.

Board Meeting and Financial Results Approval

Macfos Limited's Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter ended June 30, during a meeting held on July 28. The board meeting commenced at 4:00 PM IST and concluded at 4:55 PM IST. The company has submitted the approved financial results along with the auditor's limited review report to BSE Limited. The results were communicated by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer CS Sagar Gulhane from the company's Pune office.

Corporate Governance Updates

In addition to the financial results, Macfos's board meeting addressed several key corporate governance matters:

1. Leadership Continuity: The board approved the reappointment of Mr. Atul Maruti Dumbre as Chairman and Managing Director for a five-year term, starting January 11, subject to shareholder approval.

2. Board Reappointments: The company announced the reappointment of Mr. Binod Prasad and Mr. Nileshkumar Purushottam Chavhan as Whole Time Directors for five-year terms, also beginning January 11.

3. Independent Directors: The board approved the reappointment of three Independent Directors - Mr. Ravi Jagetiya, Mr. Ankit Rathi, and Mrs. Anamika Ajmera - each for a second term of two years, effective from their respective reappointment dates in January.

4. Auditor Appointments: Macfos appointed M/s CZ & ASSOCIATES LLP as Secretarial Auditors for a five-year period, and M/s Moore Singhi Advisors LLP as Internal Auditors for two fiscal years.

5. Promoter Reclassification: The board reviewed requests from Mrs. Sakshi Garg and Mrs. Amruta Avinash Dere for reclassification from the 'Promoter Group' category to the 'Public' category, subject to necessary approvals.

These corporate actions reflect Macfos's commitment to maintaining strong governance practices and ensuring leadership stability as it continues its growth trajectory.

Investors and stakeholders will be keenly watching Macfos's performance in the coming quarters to see if the company can maintain its growth momentum in the dynamic electric components sector.