GFSTEELS - Grand Foundry
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Sar Televenture Limited has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire a controlling 70.17% stake in Grand Foundry Limited from its current promoters. The transaction involves the acquisition of 2,13,51,740 equity shares at a price of ₹1.50 per share, totaling approximately ₹3.20 crore. This deal will lead to a complete change in management and control of the company, with the existing promoters being declassified. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and the completion of a mandatory open offer under SEBI Takeover Regulations.
- Acquisition of 2,13,51,740 equity shares representing 70.17% of the total paid-up capital.
- Transaction price set at ₹1.50 per share, totaling a consideration of ₹3,20,27,610.
- Sar Televenture Limited to take over complete management and control of Grand Foundry.
- Existing promoters Mr. Gaurav Goyal and Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bansal to exit and be declassified.
- The deal triggers a mandatory open offer to public shareholders as per SEBI (SAST) Regulations.
Grand Foundry Limited reported zero revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reflecting a lack of core business activity. The company posted a net loss of ₹23.62 lakhs for the quarter, an increase from the ₹15.05 lakh loss in the year-ago period. A significant change in management control has occurred, with Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bansal and Mr. Gaurav Goyal acquiring a majority stake through a Share Purchase Agreement and Open Offer. However, the company's shares remain under Graded Surveillance Measures (GSM) Stage 3, indicating high regulatory risk.
- Revenue from operations remained at zero for the quarter and the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025.
- Net loss for Q3 FY26 widened to ₹23.62 lakhs compared to a loss of ₹15.05 lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Finance costs of ₹13.19 lakhs and other expenses of ₹7.16 lakhs were the primary drivers of the quarterly loss.
- New promoters acquired a 70% stake (2,13,50,260 shares), leading to a complete reconstitution of the promoter group.
- The company's trading is currently restricted under Graded Surveillance Measures (GSM) Stage 3 on both BSE and NSE.
Grand Foundry Limited reported zero revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, maintaining a stagnant operational status. The company recorded a net loss of ₹23.62 lakhs for the quarter, a significant increase from the ₹15.05 lakhs loss in the previous year's corresponding quarter. A major shift in ownership occurred as new promoters, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bansal and Mr. Gaurav Goyal, acquired a controlling stake via a Share Purchase Agreement and Open Offer. Furthermore, the company's stock remains under Graded Surveillance Measures (GSM) Stage 3, indicating high regulatory monitoring.
- Revenue from operations stood at nil for Q3 FY26 and the nine-month period ended December 2025.
- Net loss widened to ₹23.62 lakhs in Q3 FY26 compared to a loss of ₹15.05 lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Total expenses for the nine-month period rose to ₹70.60 lakhs from ₹52.28 lakhs year-on-year.
- New promoter Gaurav Goyal acquired 1,70,80,288 equity shares (approx. 56% stake) on January 02, 2026.
- The company is currently under GSM Stage 3 surveillance on both BSE and NSE, restricting trading activity.
Grand Foundry reported zero revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with a net loss of ₹23.62 lakhs. The company is undergoing a significant change in control as new promoters, Rakesh Kumar Bansal and Gaurav Goyal, have acquired substantial stakes through an open offer and share purchase agreement. Despite the management shift, the company's financial health remains poor with no operational income for the nine-month period. Furthermore, the stock is currently restricted under GSM Stage 3 on stock exchanges, indicating high regulatory risk.
- Zero revenue from operations reported for the quarter and nine-month period ended December 2025.
- Net loss for Q3 FY26 was ₹23.62 lakhs, compared to a loss of ₹15.05 lakhs in the year-ago quarter.
- New promoters Rakesh Kumar Bansal and Gaurav Goyal have officially taken control of the company.
- The company's stock is currently under Graded Surveillance Measures (GSM) Stage 3 on BSE and NSE.
- Total expenses for the nine-month period reached ₹70.60 lakhs against zero income.
Grand Foundry Limited has officially appointed M/s ANSK & Associates as the company's Statutory Auditors effective February 10, 2026. This appointment was necessitated by a casual vacancy following the resignation of the previous auditors, M/s Ashwani & Associates. The new firm is a peer-reviewed partnership established in 2013, specializing in auditing, taxation, and financial management. Investors should note that auditor transitions, especially those following resignations, warrant close observation of financial reporting consistency.
- Appointment of M/s ANSK & Associates (FRN: 026177N) as Statutory Auditors effective Feb 10, 2026
- Fills casual vacancy created by the resignation of former auditors M/s Ashwani & Associates
- New auditor firm is ICAI peer-reviewed and has been operating since 2013
- Approval granted by members in a meeting held on February 10, 2026
Grand Foundry Limited conducted its first EGM of FY 2025-26 on February 10, 2026, where shareholders considered 12 key resolutions. Significant outcomes include the appointment of Mr. Gaurav Goyal as Managing Director and the selection of M/s. ANSK & Associates as new Statutory Auditors. The company also received approval to alter its Memorandum of Association by adding a new main object, signaling a potential expansion in business strategy. Additionally, three Independent Directors were appointed to the board, and 35 members participated in the virtual meeting.
- Approval of Mr. Gaurav Goyal as Managing Director and Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bansal as Whole Time Director.
- Shareholders approved the alteration of the Memorandum of Association to include a new Main Object for business expansion.
- Appointment of M/s. ANSK & Associates as Statutory Auditors to oversee financial reporting.
- Three new Independent Directors (Aishwarya Singhvi, Reena Sharma, and Shilpi Soni) appointed to enhance board governance.
- The meeting was attended by 35 members through video conferencing, satisfying the quorum requirements.
Grand Foundry Limited conducted its 1st Extra-Ordinary General Meeting for FY 2025-26 on February 10, 2026, with 35 members attending via video conferencing. The meeting focused on a significant leadership overhaul, including the appointment of Gaurav Goyal as Managing Director and Rakesh Kumar Bansal as Whole Time Director. Shareholders also considered the appointment of three new Independent Directors and a new Statutory Auditor, M/s. ANSK & Associates. Notably, the company proposed an alteration to its Memorandum of Association to include a new main business object, indicating a potential strategic shift or expansion.
- Appointment of Gaurav Goyal as Managing Director and Rakesh Kumar Bansal as Whole Time Director approved.
- Proposed appointment of three new Independent Directors: Aishwarya Singhvi, Dr. Reena Sharma, and Shilpi Soni.
- Approval sought for the alteration of the Memorandum of Association to insert a new main business object.
- Appointment of M/s. ANSK & Associates as the new Statutory Auditors of the company.
- The meeting was attended by 35 members and concluded within 45 minutes via digital platform.
Grand Foundry Limited has scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on February 10, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for significant leadership changes. The company proposes the appointment of Mr. Gaurav Goyal as Managing Director for a five-year term with a monthly remuneration of ₹50,000. Additionally, the board is seeking to appoint three new Non-Executive Independent Directors for five-year tenures to strengthen corporate governance. Shareholders as of the February 3, 2026, cut-off date will be eligible to vote on these resolutions.
- EGM scheduled for February 10, 2026, to approve the appointment of a Managing Director and three Independent Directors.
- Mr. Gaurav Goyal proposed as Managing Director for a 5-year term from January 5, 2026, to January 4, 2031.
- Proposed MD remuneration set at ₹50,000 per month for a period of three years.
- Three Independent Directors (Ms. Aishwarya Singhvi, Dr. Reena Sharma, and Ms. Shilpi Soni) to be appointed for 5-year terms.
- The cut-off date for e-voting eligibility is February 3, 2026.
Grand Foundry Limited has announced a major strategic shift, proposing to amend its Memorandum of Association to include telecommunications, IoT devices, and broadband services. This pivot comes alongside significant leadership and governance changes, including the resignations of the Statutory Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Company Secretary in early January 2026. The board has recommended M/s ANSK & Associates as the new Statutory Auditor and appointed M/s Goyal Mittal & Associates as Internal Auditors. An Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) is scheduled for February 10, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for these business and administrative changes.
- Proposed expansion into telecom equipment manufacturing, IoT, and high-speed internet services.
- Resignation of Statutory Auditor (M/s Ashwani & Associates) and Internal Auditor effective Jan 6, 2026.
- Resignation of Company Secretary Ms. Nalini Singh effective Jan 8, 2026.
- Appointment of M/s Goyal Mittal & Associates as new Internal Auditors effective Jan 15, 2026.
- Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) convened for Feb 10, 2026, with a voting cut-off date of Feb 3, 2026.
Grand Foundry Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the period ending December 31, 2025. The company's Registrar, Purva Sharegistry (India) Pvt. Ltd., confirmed that all physical share certificates received for dematerialization were verified, cancelled, and substituted with depository names in the register. The filing includes a detailed list of shareholders who converted physical shares to electronic format during the quarter. This routine disclosure confirms the company's adherence to SEBI's administrative guidelines for share processing.
- Quarterly compliance certificate submitted for the period October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
- Purva Sharegistry (India) Pvt. Ltd. confirmed the mutilation and cancellation of physical certificates after dematerialization.
- Detailed list shows 24 dematerialization transactions processed during the quarter.
- Largest single dematerialization entry involved 500 shares for shareholder Madhu Garg on October 6, 2025.
Grand Foundry Limited (GFSTEELS) has reported the immediate resignation of both its Statutory Auditors, M/s Ashwani & Associates, and Internal Auditors, M/s Ajay Kanjhlia & Associates, effective January 6, 2026. Both firms cited 'pre-occupation with other assignments' and professional commitments as the reason for their departure. Notably, the Internal Auditor submitted the Q3 FY26 audit report on January 3, 2026, just three days prior to resigning. The company has stated there are no other material reasons or undisclosed concerns related to these resignations.
- Statutory Auditor M/s Ashwani & Associates resigned effective January 6, 2026, citing other professional commitments.
- Internal Auditor M/s Ajay Kanjhlia & Associates resigned on the same date, January 6, 2026, for similar reasons.
- The Internal Auditor's final report for Q3 (Oct-Dec 2025) was submitted on January 3, 2026, shortly before the exit.
- Both auditors confirmed in their letters that there are no matters requiring reporting or disclosure to the Board or members.
Grand Foundry Limited (GFSTEELS) has informed the exchanges that Ms. Nalini Singh has resigned from her position as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The resignation was tendered on January 8, 2026, and became effective as of the close of business hours on the same day. Ms. Singh cited personal reasons for her departure from the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) role. The company will now need to appoint a successor to maintain its regulatory compliance obligations.
- Ms. Nalini Singh resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective January 8, 2026.
- The resignation was submitted due to personal reasons according to the company's regulatory filing.
- The change was reported under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- The company must now fill the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) vacancy to ensure ongoing compliance.
Grand Foundry Limited (GFSTEELS) has reported the immediate resignation of both its Statutory Auditor, M/s Ashwani & Associates, and its Internal Auditor, M/s Ajay Kanjhlia & Associates, effective January 6, 2026. Both firms cited 'pre-occupation in other assignments' as the reason for their departure. While the internal auditor stated there were no matters requiring disclosure to the board, the simultaneous exit of both auditing bodies for FY 2025-26 is a significant governance event that requires close monitoring.
- Statutory Auditor M/s Ashwani & Associates resigned effective January 6, 2026
- Internal Auditor M/s Ajay Kanjhlia & Associates resigned effective January 6, 2026
- Both auditors cited 'pre-occupation in other assignments' as the reason for leaving
- Internal auditors confirmed no undisclosed matters require reporting to the Board
- The company must now appoint new auditors to ensure financial oversight for FY 2025-26
Grand Foundry Limited (GFSTEELS) has announced the immediate resignation of both its Statutory Auditors, M/s Ashwani & Associates, and its Internal Auditors, M/s Ajay Kanjhlia & Associates, effective January 6, 2026. Both firms cited 'pre-occupation in other assignments' as the primary reason for their departure during the 2025-26 financial year. While the auditors stated there are no undisclosed material concerns, the simultaneous exit of both oversight bodies is a significant event for a listed entity. Investors should monitor the company's ability to quickly appoint replacements to maintain financial transparency.
- Statutory Auditors M/s Ashwani & Associates resigned effective January 6, 2026
- Internal Auditors M/s Ajay Kanjhlia & Associates resigned on the same date
- Both firms cited pre-occupation with other professional commitments as the reason for exit
- The resignations occur mid-way through the Financial Year 2025-26
- Outgoing auditors confirmed no material matters require reporting to the Board or shareholders
Grand Foundry Limited has executed a near-total replacement of its leadership team effective January 5, 2026. The company appointed Gaurav Goyal as Managing Director for a 5-year term and Nitin Gupta as the new CFO, following the resignations of the previous CEO, CFO, and four other directors. In total, six new directors were inducted while six existing directors resigned, signaling a complete change in leadership. Additionally, the company relocated its registered office in Mumbai and shifted its books of accounts to a new location in New Delhi.
- Appointment of Gaurav Goyal as Managing Director for a 5-year term effective January 5, 2026.
- Resignation of CEO Ashish Kumar, CFO Shivani Jain, and three Independent Directors (Rajat Kasliwal, Rahul Bhardwaj, Rahul Sharma).
- Induction of three new Independent Directors: Dr. Reena Sharma, Ms. Shilpi Soni, and Ms. Aishwarya Singhvi.
- Relocation of the registered office to Pinnacle Corporate Park, Bandra East, Mumbai.
- Appointment of Nitin Gupta as Chief Financial Officer and Sonia Arora as Company Secretary.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Production revenue experienced a 100% decline as no income was generated through exports or sales due to a total halt in production. Current revenue is derived solely from commissions on sales passed to fellow industries to maintain marketing presence.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company historically operated in India and principal export markets.
Profitability Margins
Profitability was not satisfactory due to a liquidity crunch and stressed working capital. Specific gross, operating, and net margins are not disclosed but are implied to be negative or negligible due to zero production.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure is effectively negative as the company sold machineries and assets to repay outstanding debts and manage a liquidity crunch.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed, but the company reports substantial defaults in payments to creditors, depositors, and debenture-holders.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel-related raw materials (scrap, billets) are the primary inputs, though specific names and cost percentages are not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity utilization is 0% due to the sale of machinery and lack of working capital. The company is seeking investors to restart production on a large scale.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material availability and prices are cited as critical risk factors, but specific cost percentages of revenue are not disclosed.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Manufacturing efficiency is currently 0% as production has ceased entirely due to machinery sales and capital shortages.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company aims to restart large-scale production by securing new potential investors. It plans to leverage the 'India opportunity' driven by rising infrastructure projects, government policy continuity, and a push for self-reliance, while also targeting export markets as a future driver.
Products & Services
Steel products (implied by company name and industry focus on the steel upcycle).
Brand Portfolio
Grand Foundry Limited (GFL).
Market Expansion
Targeting export markets and domestic infrastructure projects to drive future demand.
Strategic Alliances
The company has established commission-based arrangements with fellow industries to maintain its marketing strength during the production halt.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The company expects the steel upcycle to continue in the near-to-medium term, positioning itself to benefit from domestic infrastructure growth and global demand shifts.
Competitive Landscape
The industry is characterized by cutthroat competition and cyclical demand patterns.
Competitive Moat
The company's primary moat is its 'marketing strength' and industry relationships, which it maintains through commission-based sales despite having no active production.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to economic developments in India and international markets, particularly infrastructure spending and government self-reliance policies.
Consumer Behavior
Demand is primarily driven by government-led infrastructure projects and industrial self-reliance initiatives.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposed to trade barriers and economic shifts in the various countries where it conducts export business.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to changes in Government regulations and industrial policies within India and its export destinations.
Taxation Policy Impact
Changes in tax regimes are cited as a significant risk factor to operations.
Legal Contingencies
The company faces substantial defaults in payments to depositors, debenture-holders, shareholders (non-payment of dividends), and creditors.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the ability to attract new investors to provide the working capital necessary to restart production. Other risks include raw material price volatility and cyclical market demand.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operations are concentrated in India, with a strategic focus on international export markets.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on 'fellow industries' for commission-based income during the current non-productive phase.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk is high as machineries were sold to pay debts, requiring significant new investment in technology to restart competitive production.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
High risk due to reported defaults on payments to creditors and other financial stakeholders.