DAMODARIND - Damodar Indust.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Damodar Industries Limited has announced the successful conclusion of its Postal Ballot process on April 23, 2026. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The resolution received 9,889,616 votes in favor, representing 99.97% of the total votes cast, while only 2,725 votes were cast against. This high approval rating indicates strong shareholder confidence in the company's governance and board composition.
- Appointment of Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as Non-Executive Independent Director approved.
- Resolution passed with a significant majority of 99.97% votes in favor.
- Total of 9,889,616 shares voted in favor versus 2,725 shares against.
- The voting process was conducted via remote e-voting from March 25 to April 23, 2026.
- The scrutinizer's report confirmed the resolution was passed with the requisite majority.
Damodar Industries Limited has successfully passed a special resolution to appoint Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The voting process, which concluded on April 23, 2026, saw overwhelming support from shareholders. Out of the total votes cast, 9,889,616 shares (99.97%) were in favor, while only 2,725 shares (0.03%) were against. This move aligns with SEBI's corporate governance requirements and strengthens the company's leadership structure.
- Special resolution for the appointment of Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as Independent Director passed.
- 9,889,616 shares (99.97%) voted in favor of the appointment.
- Only 2,725 shares (0.03%) voted against the resolution.
- The voting results were based on a record date of March 20, 2026, with 8,292 total shareholders.
Damodar Industries Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, covers the quarter ended March 31, 2026. It confirms that all share dematerialization requests were processed, and physical certificates were duly cancelled and substituted with the depository's name in the records. This is a standard administrative filing required by Indian listing regulations.
- Compliance confirmed for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, under SEBI Regulation 74(5).
- Registrar MUFG Intime India Private Limited verified the processing of dematerialization requests.
- Physical share certificates received were mutilated and cancelled as per regulatory requirements.
- The company's securities remain listed on the stock exchanges following the demat process.
Damodar Industries Limited has announced the successful passage of three special resolutions via a postal ballot concluded on March 31, 2026. Shareholders approved the revision of remuneration for Managing Director Aman Arun Biyani and Director Aditya A Biyani. Additionally, the re-appointment of Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and Whole-time Director for a three-year term was confirmed. All resolutions were passed with a significant majority of 95.48% of the total votes cast.
- Revision of remuneration for Managing Director Aman Arun Biyani approved with 95.48% votes in favor.
- Re-appointment of Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and Whole-time Director for a further term of 3 years.
- Revision of remuneration for Director Aditya A Biyani passed with 1,91,019 shares in favor.
- Only 4.52% of votes (9,049 shares) were cast against the proposed management and compensation changes.
Damodar Industries Limited has notified the stock exchanges that its trading window for dealing in company securities will be closed starting April 1, 2026. This action is a standard regulatory requirement under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The closure is intended for designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the declaration of the Audited Standalone Financial Results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be announced separately.
- Trading window closure effective from April 1, 2026, for all designated persons.
- Closure relates to the approval of Audited Standalone Financial Results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
- The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the conclusion of the relevant Board Meeting.
- The company will separately inform the exchanges regarding the specific date of the Board Meeting.
Damodar Industries Limited has informed the exchanges that its trading window will be closed starting April 1, 2026. This closure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations for the purpose of considering financial results. The window will remain closed for designated persons until 48 hours after the announcement of the unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be notified separately.
- Trading window for designated persons closes effective April 1, 2026
- Closure pertains to the financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026
- Window to reopen 48 hours after the board meeting results are made public
- The company is yet to announce the specific date for the upcoming board meeting
Damodar Industries Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The proposed appointment is for a term of five consecutive years, effective from March 17, 2026. The voting process will be conducted exclusively through electronic means, with the voting window open from March 25 to April 23, 2026. This is a routine governance procedure to strengthen the board's independent oversight.
- Proposed appointment of Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as Non-Executive Independent Director for a 5-year tenure.
- Remote e-voting period starts on March 25, 2026, and ends on April 23, 2026.
- The cut-off date for determining shareholder eligibility to vote is March 20, 2026.
- The resolution is proposed as a Special Resolution, requiring a 75% majority for approval.
- Final results of the postal ballot will be announced on or before April 25, 2026.
Damodar Industries Limited announced key leadership changes following its board meeting on March 17, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as an Additional Independent Director for a five-year term, leveraging his extensive experience in banking and RBI compliance. Furthermore, Mr. Subrat Shukla has been appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The board also approved the Cost Audit report for FY 2024-25 and initiated a postal ballot process for shareholder approvals.
- Appointment of Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as an Independent Director for a 5-year term starting March 17, 2026.
- Mr. Subrat Shukla appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective March 17, 2026.
- Board approved the Cost Audit report for the financial year 2024-2025.
- Initiation of a Postal Ballot process to obtain shareholder approval for the new director appointment.
- Mr. Nayak brings over 35 years of experience from major banks including YES BANK, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank.
Damodar Industries has initiated a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the revision of remuneration for its top management. The company proposes a base salary of ₹7.5 lakh per month for Managing Director Aman Arun Biyani, effective April 1, 2026, along with performance-linked incentives. Additionally, the board seeks to re-appoint Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and Whole-time Director for a three-year term, necessitating a special resolution due to him being over 70 years of age. Shareholders can participate in the e-voting process from March 2 to March 31, 2026.
- Proposed revision of MD Aman Arun Biyani's base salary to ₹7,50,000 per month effective April 2026
- Performance-based annual incentive for the MD capped at 50% of the base salary
- Re-appointment of Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and Whole-time Director for a further 3-year term
- Fixed annual salary increment of ₹25,000 per month for the Managing Director
- E-voting period for shareholders scheduled from March 2, 2026, to March 31, 2026
Damodar Industries has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and Whole-time Director for a three-year term effective April 1, 2026. The board also approved revisions to the remuneration packages for Managing Director Mr. Aman Arun Biyani and Director Mr. Aditya A Biyani. These leadership and compensation changes are subject to shareholder approval through a postal ballot process. The move ensures management continuity as the Chairman, aged 70, continues to oversee financial management and project advisory.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and WTD for a 3-year term until March 2029.
- Revision of remuneration approved for Managing Director Mr. Aman Arun Biyani.
- Revision of remuneration approved for Director Mr. Aditya A Biyani.
- Initiation of a Postal Ballot process to seek shareholder approval for these executive changes.
- Mr. Arunkumar Biyani continues his role despite reaching the age of 70, requiring special approval.
Damodar Industries Limited has responded to a clarification sought by the National Stock Exchange regarding its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The exchange queried the non-submission of segment-wise results in the filing approved on January 16, 2026. The company clarified that it operates exclusively in the Textile segment and has no other business segments to report. This filing ensures compliance with Regulation 33 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- NSE sought clarification on missing segment results for the period ended December 31, 2025.
- Company confirmed it operates only in the Textile segment with no other reportable divisions.
- The financial results were originally approved by the Board on January 16, 2026.
- The clarification was officially submitted to the exchange on February 3, 2026.
In a significant move, shareholders of Damodar Industries have rejected three out of four special resolutions proposed via postal ballot. The rejected proposals included salary revisions for Managing Director Aman Arun Biyani and Director Aditya A Biyani. Most notably, the re-appointment and remuneration of Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and Whole-time Director for a three-year term was also voted down. Only the re-appointment of Mrs. Mamta Biyani as an Independent Director was approved by the shareholders.
- Shareholders rejected the revision of remuneration for Managing Director Aman Arun Biyani.
- The proposal to fix remuneration and re-appoint Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman for 3 years failed to pass.
- A resolution to revise the remuneration of Director Aditya A Biyani was also defeated.
- Only 1 out of 4 special resolutions, the re-appointment of an Independent Director, was successful.
- The postal ballot voting period concluded on January 22, 2026.
Damodar Industries Limited reported the outcome of its postal ballot process conducted from December 2024 to January 2026. Shareholders rejected three out of four special resolutions, including the revision of remuneration for the Managing Director and another Director. Significantly, the resolution to re-appoint Mr. Arunkumar Biyani as Chairman and Whole-time Director for a three-year term was also defeated. Only the re-appointment of Mrs. Mamta Biyani as an Independent Director was approved by the shareholders.
- Shareholders rejected the revision of remuneration for Managing Director Mr. Aman Arun Biyani.
- Resolution for the revision of remuneration for Director Mr. Aditya A Biyani was not passed.
- The re-appointment and remuneration fix for Chairman Arunkumar Biyani (aged 70) for a 3-year term was rejected.
- Only 1 out of 4 proposed special resolutions was passed: the re-appointment of Mrs. Mamta Biyani as Independent Director.
Damodar Industries reported a weak set of numbers for Q3 FY26, with revenue from operations falling 22.4% YoY to ₹9,328.91 Lacs. Net profit for the quarter declined by 38.4% YoY to ₹98.88 Lacs, down from ₹160.54 Lacs in the year-ago period. While the quarterly performance was sluggish both YoY and QoQ, the nine-month (9M) cumulative net profit remains significantly higher at ₹445.74 Lacs compared to ₹83.79 Lacs in the previous year. The board also noted the resignation of Independent Director Mr. Pankaj Srivastava.
- Revenue from operations decreased to ₹9,328.91 Lacs in Q3 FY26 compared to ₹12,026.57 Lacs in Q3 FY25.
- Net Profit for the quarter stood at ₹98.88 Lacs, a decline from ₹114.68 Lacs in the preceding quarter (Q2 FY26).
- 9M FY26 net profit improved substantially to ₹445.74 Lacs from ₹83.79 Lacs in 9M FY25.
- Total expenditure for the quarter was ₹9,274.00 Lacs, down from ₹12,086.86 Lacs YoY, primarily due to lower trading activity.
- Independent Director Mr. Pankaj Srivastava resigned from the board effective January 16, 2026.
Damodar Industries reported a weak performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with net profit declining 38.4% year-on-year to ₹98.88 lakhs. Revenue from operations saw a significant contraction of 22.4%, falling to ₹9,328.91 lakhs compared to ₹12,026.57 lakhs in the same period last year. Sequentially, the company also faced pressure, with revenue and profit declining by 23.5% and 13.8% respectively compared to Q2 FY26. Additionally, the company noted the resignation of Independent Director Mr. Pankaj Srivastava.
- Net Sales for Q3 FY26 fell to ₹9,328.91 lakhs from ₹12,026.57 lakhs in Q3 FY25
- Net Profit after tax decreased to ₹98.88 lakhs, down from ₹160.54 lakhs in the previous year's corresponding quarter
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹0.42, compared to ₹0.69 in Q3 FY25
- Total expenses for the quarter were ₹9,274.00 lakhs, with raw material consumption accounting for ₹5,349.28 lakhs
- Independent Director Mr. Pankaj Srivastava resigned from the board effective January 16, 2026
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations was INR 421.44 Cr in FY25, representing a 41% decline from INR 715.38 Cr in FY24. Segment-specific growth is not detailed, but the company diversified into man-made fibers starting Q2 FY25.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin improved to 1.28% in FY25 from 0.73% in FY24. Gross margin (based on cost of consumption) was approximately 53.6% of revenue.
EBITDA Margin
Operating margins are targeted to remain above 7% for credit rating sustenance. Interest coverage ratio stood at 2.18x in FY25.
Capital Expenditure
Planned capital expenditure of INR 4-4.5 Cr over the medium term, to be funded through internal accruals.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL upgraded the rating to 'BBB-/Stable' from 'BB+/Stable'. Gearing improved to 1.31x as of March 31, 2025, from 2.22x in the previous year due to term loan prepayments.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Cotton and Man-made fibers. Cost of consumption was INR 195.52 Cr, representing 46.4% of total revenue.
Capacity Expansion
The company started manufacturing man-made fibers in Q2 FY25. It is also realizing funds from the sale of its Dadra plant to improve financial position.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material consumption costs decreased by 47.6% YoY to INR 195.52 Cr in FY25, following the sharp decline in overall revenue.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Bank limit utilization is high, averaging 88% for the twelve months ended April 2025.
Logistics & Distribution
Other expenses, including distribution and administrative costs, totaled INR 43.88 Cr, or 10.4% of revenue.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
41.65%
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through the new man-made fiber division launched in Q2 FY25, leveraging 40+ years of promoter experience, and improving the financial risk profile via the sale of the Dadra plant and government subsidies.
Products & Services
Spinning of fancy roving injected yarns, weaving products, and man-made fibers.
Brand Portfolio
Damodar
New Products/Services
Man-made fibers launched in Q2 FY25.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward man-made fibers to mitigate the volatility of cotton prices; the company positioned itself for this by starting MMF production in FY25.
Competitive Landscape
The company operates in a fragmented textile market with volatile revenue trends.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on the 'Damodar' brand value and over four decades of promoter experience in industry dynamics and customer relationships.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to economic development and demand cycles in the textile sector.
Consumer Behavior
Shift in demand toward man-made fiber-based textiles.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Maintenance of cost records is required under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013; the auditor confirmed these are maintained.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax of INR 0.59 Cr (59.33 Lakh) and a deferred tax credit of INR 2.01 Cr in FY25.
Legal Contingencies
The company has complied with provisions of sections 73 to 76 regarding public deposits; no orders have been passed by NCLT or RBI against the company.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Revenue volatility (41% decline in FY25) and working capital intensity (173 GCA days) are the primary business risks.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtor days are moderate, averaging 30-45 days over the past five fiscal years.