AKSHAR - Akshar Spintex
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Akshar Spintex has formally adopted a 'Policy for Determination of Materiality of Events' as per SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The company has authorized Chairman Harikrushna Shamjibhai Chauhan and Director Ilaben Dineshbhai Paghdar to determine which events require disclosure to stock exchanges. The policy sets specific financial thresholds for materiality, including 2% of turnover or net worth and 5% of average profit after tax. This move enhances corporate governance by providing a clear framework for reporting significant developments.
- Board approved the 'Policy for Determination of Materiality of Events' on February 24, 2026.
- Materiality threshold set at the lower of 2% of turnover, 2% of net worth, or 5% of average 3-year PAT.
- Chairman Harikrushna Shamjibhai Chauhan and Director Ilaben Dineshbhai Paghdar are the authorized KMPs for disclosures.
- Policy mandates disclosure of all material events as soon as reasonably possible per Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR.
Akshar Spintex Limited held a board meeting on February 24, 2026, to formalize its compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The board approved a new policy for determining the materiality of events, which is a standard requirement for listed companies. Additionally, the company designated specific Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) to oversee the determination and disclosure of material events. The meeting was brief, lasting approximately 35 minutes, and no other business or financial matters were discussed.
- Board meeting conducted on February 24, 2026, from 04:30 P.M. to 05:05 P.M.
- Approved the Policy for Determining Materiality of Events under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Finalized details of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) responsible for materiality assessments.
- No other business matters were discussed during the session.
Akshar Spintex Limited has officially appointed two new directors following shareholder approval via postal ballot on February 20, 2026. Mr. Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya joins as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term effective from November 24, 2025. Additionally, Mr. Harry Paghdar, who has five years of experience in the cotton industry, has been appointed as an Executive Director for a five-year term starting February 18, 2026. These appointments are intended to bolster the company's technical expertise and independent oversight.
- Mr. Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya appointed as Independent Director for a 5-year term ending November 2030.
- Mr. Harry Paghdar, aged 28, appointed as Executive Director for a 5-year term ending February 2031.
- Shareholders approved both appointments via postal ballot with results declared on February 20, 2026.
- Mr. Harry Paghdar is related to existing Executive Director Mrs. Ilaben D. Paghdar.
- New directors bring combined experience in pharmaceutical quality inspection and cotton industry production operations.
Akshar Spintex reported a 32% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to ₹34.35 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. However, the company's net loss widened significantly to ₹3.80 crore compared to a loss of ₹2.33 crore in the same quarter last year, primarily due to higher raw material and purchase costs. For the nine-month period, the net loss has more than doubled to ₹7.00 crore. Critically, the statutory auditors highlighted significant internal control weaknesses, noting that the company failed to inspect fixed assets or inventories during the period.
- Revenue from operations grew 32.2% YoY to ₹3,435.12 lakhs in Q3 FY26.
- Net loss widened to ₹379.50 lakhs from ₹233.35 lakhs in the year-ago period.
- Total expenses surged to ₹4,134.39 lakhs, exceeding total income of ₹3,597.28 lakhs.
- Auditors issued a disclaimer regarding the inability to verify the existence and condition of fixed assets and inventories.
- Nine-month net loss stands at ₹699.97 lakhs compared to ₹330.55 lakhs in the previous year.
Akshar Spintex reported a widening net loss of ₹3.80 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to a loss of ₹2.33 crore in the same period last year. Although revenue from operations grew 32% YoY to ₹34.35 crore, total expenses surged to ₹41.34 crore, leading to operational losses. A significant concern was raised by the statutory auditors, who noted that the company has not maintained a fixed asset register or conducted physical inspections of its assets and inventories. For the nine-month period, the net loss has more than doubled to ₹7.00 crore from ₹3.31 crore in the previous year.
- Revenue from operations increased 32.2% YoY to ₹34.35 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Net loss widened to ₹3.80 crore in Q3 FY26 from a loss of ₹2.33 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹41.34 crore, significantly exceeding total income of ₹35.97 crore.
- Statutory auditors flagged the absence of a fixed asset register and lack of physical inventory verification.
- 9M FY26 net loss reached ₹7.00 crore, a sharp increase from the ₹3.31 crore loss in 9M FY25.
Akshar Spintex reported a 32% YoY increase in revenue from operations to ₹3,435.12 lakhs for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Despite the revenue growth, the company's net loss widened to ₹379.50 lakhs from a loss of ₹233.35 lakhs in the same period last year. Total expenses surged to ₹4,134.39 lakhs, significantly outpacing total income. A major concern for investors is the auditor's note regarding the lack of fixed asset registers and physical inventory verification during the period.
- Revenue from operations grew 32.2% YoY to ₹3,435.12 lakhs from ₹2,597.41 lakhs.
- Net loss widened significantly to ₹379.50 lakhs in Q3 FY26 compared to a loss of ₹233.35 lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Total expenses rose to ₹4,134.39 lakhs, driven by higher raw material costs and purchases of stock-in-trade.
- Auditors highlighted that the company failed to maintain a fixed asset register or conduct physical inventory inspections.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) declined to ₹(0.05) for the quarter from ₹(0.03) in the previous year.
Akshar Spintex Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to ratify the appointment of Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya as an Independent Director for a five-year term. Notably, the company is re-seeking approval for Harry Paghdar as an Executive Director after shareholders previously rejected his appointment as Managing Director in August 2025. The company is also proposing a remuneration of ₹12 lakh per annum for Mr. Paghdar, which is being sought as minimum remuneration due to losses or inadequate profits in FY 2024-25. The e-voting period for these resolutions is scheduled from January 20 to February 18, 2026.
- Proposed appointment of Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya as Independent Director for a 5-year term ending November 2030.
- Re-seeking approval for Harry Paghdar as Executive Director following a prior shareholder rejection in August 2025.
- Proposed remuneration for Harry Paghdar is ₹1,00,000 per month, totaling ₹12,00,000 per annum.
- Remuneration is sought as 'minimum remuneration' under Section 197 due to company losses in FY 2024-25.
- E-voting period for shareholders is set from January 20, 2026, to February 18, 2026.
Akshar Spintex has issued a postal ballot notice to ratify the appointment of Mr. Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya as an Independent Director for a five-year term. Notably, the company is re-seeking approval for Mr. Harry Paghdar as an Executive Director after his previous appointment as Managing Director was rejected by shareholders in August 2025. The company is also requesting approval for Mr. Paghdar's remuneration of ₹12 lakh per annum, which will be treated as minimum pay despite the company incurring losses in FY 2024-25. The e-voting period for these resolutions is scheduled from January 20 to February 18, 2026.
- Ratification of Mr. Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya as Independent Director for a 5-year term until November 2030.
- Re-seeking approval for Mr. Harry Paghdar as Executive Director following a prior shareholder rejection in August 2025.
- Proposed annual remuneration of ₹12 lakh for Mr. Harry Paghdar despite the company reporting losses in FY 2024-25.
- Remote e-voting window set for January 20, 2026, through February 18, 2026.
Akshar Spintex Limited has initiated a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for key management positions and remuneration. The company is proposing the ratification of Mr. Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya as an Independent Director for a five-year term. Notably, it is re-seeking approval for Mr. Harry Paghadar as an Executive Director after shareholders previously rejected his appointment as Managing Director in August 2025. Despite reporting losses or inadequate profits for FY 2024-25, the board has proposed a minimum remuneration of ₹12 lakh per annum for Mr. Paghadar.
- Proposed appointment of Mr. Harry Paghadar as Executive Director for a 5-year term from 2026 to 2031.
- Proposed annual remuneration of ₹12,00,000 for Mr. Paghadar despite company losses in FY 2024-25.
- Ratification of Mr. Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya as Independent Director for a term ending November 2030.
- Remote e-voting period scheduled from January 20, 2026, to February 18, 2026.
- The move follows a prior shareholder rejection of Mr. Paghadar's Managing Director appointment in August 2025.
Akshar Spintex has approved a Postal Ballot to seek shareholder ratification for the appointment of Mr. Bhavin Jayantibhai Kothiya as an Independent Director for a five-year term. Additionally, the company is re-seeking approval for the appointment and remuneration of Mr. Harry Paghadar as an Executive Director for five years starting February 2026. The board also finalized the e-voting agency and scrutinizer for this process. These moves are aimed at formalizing the leadership structure and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Ratification of Mr. Bhavin Kothiya as Independent Director for a 5-year term until Nov 2030.
- Re-seeking approval for Mr. Harry Paghadar as Executive Director for a 5-year term from Feb 2026.
- Appointment of Bigshare Services Private Limited as the official e-voting agency.
- CS Dipali Vora appointed as Scrutinizer to oversee the remote e-voting process.
Akshar Spintex Limited has filed its quarterly compliance report under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the period ended December 31, 2025. The company's Registrar, Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd, confirmed that no requests for dematerialization or rematerialization were received during this quarter. Furthermore, the registrar noted that the entire shareholding of the company is already held in demat form. This filing is a standard procedural requirement for listed companies in India to ensure shareholding record accuracy.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Registrar confirms 100% of company shares are already in dematerialized form
- Zero requests for dematerialization or rematerialization received during the quarter
- Confirmation provided by Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd, the appointed Registrar and Share Transfer Agent
Akshar Spintex Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The restriction applies to promoters, directors, and designated employees, preventing them from trading in the company's securities. The window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially published.
- Trading window closure starts on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Closure is for the purpose of considering Q3 unaudited financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the results are declared to the exchanges.
- The specific date for the Board Meeting to approve the results will be communicated separately.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment, 'Spinning of Cotton Yarn', which generated INR 48.53 Cr in H1 FY26, representing a decline of 19.4% compared to INR 60.21 Cr in H1 FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of revenue is derived from domestic operations in India, with the sole manufacturing facility located in Haripar, Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin worsened from -1.6% in H1 FY25 to -6.6% in H1 FY26. The company reported a net loss of INR 3.20 Cr for H1 FY26, a 229.7% increase in loss compared to INR 0.97 Cr in H1 FY25.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin (PBILDT) was negative 2.4% (INR -2.08 Cr) for 9MFY25. Core profitability remains negative as total expenses of INR 52.83 Cr exceeded total income of INR 49.50 Cr in H1 FY26.
Capital Expenditure
Historical capital expenditure for H1 FY26 was INR 1.02 Cr for Property, Plant & Equipment. No future planned capex was disclosed.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company is rated CARE D (Default) as of April 2025. Total bank facilities are INR 18.27 Cr, including INR 16.92 Cr long-term and INR 1.35 Cr short-term. Borrowing costs are high due to default status and poor liquidity.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Cotton (86.3% of total cost).
Import Sources
Gujarat, India.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 24,480 spindles (6,000 MTPA). No expansion plans were disclosed.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs were INR 41.89 Cr in H1 FY26, representing 86.3% of revenue, compared to INR 51.02 Cr in H1 FY25.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company raised INR 48.75 Cr via a Rights Issue in October 2024, allocating INR 33 Cr for working capital and INR 3.45 Cr for debt repayment to stabilize operations and reduce finance costs, which fell 66% YoY in H1 FY26.
Products & Services
Carded, combed, and compact cotton yarn (16s to 44s counts).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The cotton textile industry is facing demand headwinds. ASL is struggling with a 19.4% revenue decline and a 'Default' rating, positioning it as a high-risk entity compared to solvent peers.
Competitive Landscape
Fragmented industry with significant competition from larger, more liquid spinning mills.
Competitive Moat
No durable moat. The company lacks internal controls, as evidenced by the auditor's inability to verify fixed assets (INR 37.79 Cr) and inventories (INR 40.33 Cr).
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to cotton price cycles and domestic textile demand.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with pollution control norms and textile manufacturing standards is required for spinning operations.
Taxation Policy Impact
Standard corporate tax rates apply; the company reported a deferred tax asset of INR 0.81 Cr as of September 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Default status (CARE D), poor liquidity, and auditor's disclaimer on asset verification.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of manufacturing and revenue concentrated in Gujarat.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on cotton suppliers for 86% of input costs.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of technological obsolescence for 24,480 spindles due to lack of a fixed asset register and maintenance tracking.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables of INR 5.96 Cr; quality is uncertain given the auditor's disclaimer on internal controls.