RKFORGE - Ramkrishna Forg.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Ramkrishna Forgings has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term effective November 5, 2026. Under his leadership, the company has grown to become India's second-largest forging player by revenue, serving critical sectors like Automotive and Oil & Gas. The re-appointment, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is subject to shareholder approval at the 44th Annual General Meeting. Mr. Jalan brings over 27 years of industry experience and has been pivotal in the company's expansion into advanced machining and greenfield projects.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term starting November 5, 2026
- Mr. Jalan possesses over 27 years of experience in the forging industry
- Company is currently the second largest forging player in India in terms of revenue
- Appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 44th Annual General Meeting
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited (RKFORGE) has confirmed zero deviation in the utilization of funds raised through preferential issues for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company raised a total of ₹150.78 crore through two separate warrant-related transactions during the period. These funds were primarily deployed for the repayment of working capital loans and interest payments, as well as general corporate purposes. The monitoring agency, India Rating & Research Private Limited, has reviewed and verified the utilization of these funds.
- Raised ₹49.98 crore as 25% upfront payment for 34,00,000 warrants issued at ₹588 each.
- Raised ₹100.80 crore from the conversion of 6,40,000 warrants into equity shares at ₹1,575 per warrant (75% balance).
- Reported zero deviation or variation in the objects of the issue for both fund-raising events.
- Funds were utilized for repayment of working capital demand loans and interest payments to strengthen the balance sheet.
- India Rating & Research Private Limited acted as the monitoring agency for the fund utilization.
Ramkrishna Forgings (RKFORGE) delivered a strong Q4 FY26 performance with consolidated revenue growing 28% YoY to ₹1,217 crore. EBITDA more than doubled YoY to ₹208.19 crore, with margins expanding significantly to 17.1% from 10.4% in the previous year. The company successfully concluded a heavy capex cycle, adding 43,000 MT of forging and 28,800 MT of casting capacity in Q4 alone. Management remains optimistic for FY27, backed by a robust order book of ₹3,074 crore secured during the fiscal year.
- Consolidated Q4 revenue increased 28% YoY to ₹1,217 crore and 11% on a QoQ basis.
- EBITDA margins improved to 17.1% in Q4 FY26 compared to 10.4% in Q4 FY25.
- Secured new orders worth ₹3,074 crore in FY26, including ₹594 crore in Q4.
- Added significant capacities: 43,000 MT in forging and 28,800 MT in casting during Q4 FY26.
- Net debt stood at ₹2,172 crore with a management focus on phased deleveraging over the next 2-3 years.
Ramkrishna Forgings (RKFORGE) has declared a 1st interim dividend of Re. 1 per share for FY 2025-26, with a record date of May 8, 2026. The board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term starting November 2026, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, the company is issuing 1,64,413 equity shares under its ESOP scheme at a price of Rs. 556 per share. The company also reported audited financial results for FY 2026 with an unmodified audit opinion.
- Declared 1st Interim Dividend of Re. 1 per share on a face value of Rs. 2.
- Re-appointed Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Allotted 1,64,413 equity shares to the ESOP Trust at an exercise price of Rs. 556 per share.
- Paid-up equity share capital increased to 18,18,35,017 shares following the ESOP allotment.
- Statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for FY 2025-26.
Ramkrishna Forgings (RKFORGE) has declared its first interim dividend of Re. 1 per share for FY 2025-26, with a record date of May 8, 2026. The board has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term starting November 5, 2026, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, the company is issuing 1,64,413 equity shares under its ESOP scheme at Rs. 556 per share, totaling approximately Rs. 9.14 crore. Two independent directors will retire on May 20, 2026, following the completion of their second terms, leading to a reconstitution of board committees.
- Declared 1st Interim Dividend of Re. 1 per equity share (50% of face value) for FY 2025-26.
- Re-appointed Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Allotted 1,64,413 equity shares to the ESOP Trust at Rs. 556 per share, totaling Rs. 9.14 crore.
- Record date for dividend eligibility fixed as Friday, May 8, 2026.
- Independent Directors Sandipan Chakravortty and Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya to retire on May 20, 2026.
Ramkrishna Forgings (RKFORGE) has declared a 1st interim dividend of Re. 1 per share for FY26, with a record date of May 8, 2026. The board has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term starting November 2026, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, the company allotted 1,64,413 equity shares under its ESOP scheme at a price of Rs. 556 per share. Two independent directors will retire on May 20, 2026, leading to a reconstitution of key board committees.
- Declared 1st Interim Dividend of Re. 1 per share (50% of face value) for FY 2025-26.
- Re-appointed Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Allotted 1,64,413 equity shares at Rs. 556 per share, increasing paid-up capital to 18,18,35,017 shares.
- Independent Directors Mr. Sandipan Chakravortty and Mr. Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya to cease office on May 20, 2026.
- Audit, NRC, and Capital Market committees reconstituted effective May 21, 2026.
Ramkrishna Forgings has declared a 1st interim dividend of Re. 1 per share for FY 2025-26, with the record date set for May 8, 2026. The company approved the allotment of 1,64,413 equity shares to its ESOP trust at an exercise price of Rs. 556 per share, slightly increasing the total paid-up capital. Leadership stability is reinforced with the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term. Additionally, the board approved the audited financial results for FY 2025-26 with an unmodified audit opinion.
- Declared 1st interim dividend of Re. 1 per share (50% of face value) for FY 2025-26 with a record date of May 8, 2026.
- Allotted 1,64,413 equity shares under ESOP 2023 at Rs. 556 per share, raising the paid-up capital to 18,18,35,017 shares.
- Re-appointed Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Audited FY26 financial results approved with an unmodified opinion from joint statutory auditors S.R. Batliboi & Co. and S.K. Naredi & Co.
- Two independent directors to cease office on May 20, 2026, leading to a reconstitution of Audit and NRC committees.
Ramkrishna Forgings has declared its first interim dividend of Re. 1 per share for FY 2025-26, which is 50% of the face value of Rs. 2. The company has fixed May 8, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for this payout. Alongside the dividend, the board approved the allotment of 1,64,413 equity shares under its 2023 ESOP scheme at an exercise price of Rs. 556 per share. Leadership continuity is also addressed with the re-appointment of Managing Director Naresh Jalan for a further three-year term starting November 2026.
- Declared 1st interim dividend of Re. 1 per equity share (50% of face value) for FY 2025-26.
- Fixed Friday, May 8, 2026, as the Record Date for dividend eligibility.
- Approved allotment of 1,64,413 equity shares to the ESOP Trust at Rs. 556 per share.
- Re-appointed Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Post-allotment, the company's paid-up equity share capital increased to 18,18,35,017 shares.
Ramkrishna Forgings (RKFORGE) has declared its first interim dividend of Re. 1 per share for FY 2025-26, with a record date set for May 8, 2026. The board also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, the company allotted 1,64,413 equity shares under its ESOP scheme at an exercise price of Rs. 556 per share. The audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, were approved with an unmodified audit opinion, signaling financial transparency.
- Declared 1st Interim Dividend of Re. 1 per equity share (50% of face value) for FY 2025-26.
- Fixed May 8, 2026, as the Record Date for the purpose of dividend payment.
- Re-appointed Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Approved allotment of 1,64,413 equity shares to the ESOP Trust at a price of Rs. 556 per share.
- Joint Statutory Auditors issued an Unmodified Opinion on the FY 2025-26 audited financial results.
Ramkrishna Forgings has approved its audited financial results for FY26 and declared a first interim dividend of Re. 1 per share (50% of face value). The board confirmed the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term starting November 2026, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, the company allotted 1,64,413 equity shares under its ESOP scheme at an exercise price of Rs. 556 per share, raising approximately Rs. 9.14 crore. Two independent directors will step down in May 2026 following the completion of their second terms, leading to a reconstitution of key board committees.
- Declared 1st Interim Dividend of Re. 1 per share (50% of FV) for FY 2025-26 with a record date of May 8, 2026.
- Re-appointed Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Allotted 1,64,413 equity shares to the ESOP Trust at Rs. 556 per share, totaling approximately Rs. 9.14 crore.
- Paid-up equity share capital increased from 18,16,70,604 to 18,18,35,017 shares post-ESOP allotment.
- Independent Directors Mr. Sandipan Chakravortty and Mr. Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya to cease office on May 20, 2026.
Ramkrishna Forgings has approved its audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, and declared a 1st interim dividend of Re. 1 per share for FY 2025-26. The company confirmed the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a three-year term starting November 2026, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, the board approved the allotment of 1,64,413 equity shares under the ESOP 2023 scheme at a price of Rs. 556 per share. Two independent directors will cease their terms on May 20, 2026, leading to a reconstitution of key board committees.
- Declared 1st Interim Dividend of Re. 1 per equity share (50% of face value) for FY 2025-26.
- Fixed May 8, 2026, as the Record Date for the purpose of dividend payment.
- Re-appointed Mr. Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a 3-year term effective November 5, 2026.
- Allotted 1,64,413 equity shares at Rs. 556 per share, increasing paid-up capital to 18,18,35,017 shares.
- Announced the cessation of two Independent Directors effective May 20, 2026, following term completions.
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has appointed Mr. Chetan Rameshchandra Desai as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term starting April 29, 2026. Mr. Desai, aged 75, is a veteran Chartered Accountant with approximately 50 years of experience in corporate governance, auditing, and regulatory compliance. He previously served as the Managing Partner of Haribhakti & Co. LLP until 2018. The appointment was approved by shareholders via a postal ballot and aims to strengthen the company's board oversight and financial governance.
- Appointment of Mr. Chetan Rameshchandra Desai for a 5-year term effective from April 29, 2026, to April 28, 2031.
- Mr. Desai brings nearly 50 years of professional expertise in accounting, auditing, and corporate laws.
- He formerly headed the audit and assurance practice and served as Managing Partner at Haribhakti & Co. LLP.
- The appointment was ratified by shareholders through a postal ballot process completed on April 27, 2026.
- Mr. Desai holds nil shares in the company and has no personal relationships with other board members.
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Chetan Rameshchandra Desai as a Non-executive Independent Director for a five-year term following a postal ballot. The special resolution was approved with a significant majority, with 98.03% of the total votes cast in favor. The appointment is effective from April 29, 2026, through April 28, 2031. While the promoter group and retail investors showed near-unanimous support, approximately 7.18% of institutional votes were cast against the resolution.
- Mr. Chetan Rameshchandra Desai appointed as Independent Director for a 5-year term starting April 29, 2026.
- Special resolution passed with 98.03% (108.98 million votes) in favor and 1.97% against.
- Promoter group provided 100% support with 76.71 million votes cast in favor.
- Institutional investors cast 28.15 million votes in favor (92.82%) and 2.18 million votes against (7.18%).
- Total of 350 members representing 111.17 million equity shares participated in the e-voting process.
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited (RKFORGE) has announced its earnings conference call to discuss the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026. The call is scheduled for Monday, May 04, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST. Senior management, including the Managing Director and CFO, will be present to discuss the company's performance and answer investor queries. This is a standard regulatory disclosure following the conclusion of the 2025-26 fiscal year.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for May 04, 2026, at 16:00 Hrs IST.
- Call will cover audited financial performance for Q4FY26 and full year FY26.
- Management representation includes MD Naresh Jalan and CFO Lalit Khetan.
- The session is hosted by 360 ONE Capital Market Research.
- Universal dial-in numbers provided: +91 22 6280 1222 / +91 22 7115 8123.
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has scheduled a board meeting on May 01, 2026, to approve the audited financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The board will also consider declaring the first interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The company has pre-emptively fixed May 08, 2026, as the record date for the dividend, subject to board approval. This announcement provides clarity on both earnings timelines and potential immediate shareholder returns.
- Board meeting scheduled for May 01, 2026, to approve Q4 and FY26 audited results.
- Proposal for the 1st Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26 to be considered.
- Record date for the proposed interim dividend is set for May 08, 2026.
- Trading window for designated persons remains closed until 48 hours post-result declaration.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 8.9% YoY to INR 4,038.2 Cr in FY25. In Q2 FY26, standalone revenue grew 18% YoY to INR 800.79 Cr, while consolidated revenue grew 14% YoY to INR 907.53 Cr. H1 FY26 consolidated revenue reached INR 1,922.79 Cr, a 4% YoY increase.
Geographic Revenue Split
Exports contribute over 40% of total revenue, primarily to Europe and North America. Direct exports to the US are limited to 5-6% of total revenue. This geographic split exposes the company to global macroeconomic cycles and currency fluctuations.
Profitability Margins
Operating margins were restated to 14.4% for FY25 (down from 21.4% in FY24) due to a significant inventory discrepancy. H1 FY26 consolidated EBITDA margin stood at 14.1%. The company targets a long-term margin of 17-18% through a premix of casting and forging products.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA for H1 FY26 was INR 271.15 Cr, representing a 14.1% margin and a 19% YoY growth. Standalone EBITDA for Q2 FY26 grew 25% YoY to INR 107.89 Cr with a 13.5% margin.
Capital Expenditure
Actual consolidated capex in FY25 was INR 840 Cr, significantly higher than the planned INR 535 Cr. Planned capex for FY26 is INR 460 Cr, aimed at capacity expansion and technology upgrades.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Crisil downgraded the long-term rating to 'Crisil AA-' from 'Crisil AA' in 2025, maintaining a 'Watch Negative' status. External borrowings rose to INR 2,013 Cr as of March 31, 2025, leading to a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.5x.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Forging quality steel and steel scrap are the primary raw materials. Costs are highly sensitive to global commodity price movements, which are directly linked to the company's top-line pricing.
Capacity Expansion
The company is establishing a railway wheel JV (Ramkrishna Titagarh Rail Wheels Limited) with a capacity of 40,000 wheels per year, targeting INR 1,600-1,700 Cr in revenue by FY28 at 80-85% utilization.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are a major component of the cost structure; a restatement of INR 270.74 Cr was required in FY25 to rectify erroneous entries in material consumption and scrap accounting.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company targets 80-85% capacity utilization for its new railway wheel JV by FY28. Manufacturing efficiency is being addressed through the implementation of stronger internal controls and SAP process streamlining.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution costs are impacted by the high export volume (40% of revenue) to Europe and North America, making the company susceptible to global shipping rate volatility.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15-20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by the railway wheel JV (INR 1,600-1,700 Cr potential), a new focus on the defense sector, and inorganic growth from acquisitions like ACIL, Multitech Auto, and Mal Metalliks. The company is also shifting toward higher value-add products like B2C axles.
Products & Services
Forged and machined components for MHCVs, railway wheels, axles, railway wagon parts, coaches, and precision engineering components.
Brand Portfolio
Ramkrishna Forgings (RKFL), Multitech Auto, Mal Metalliks, Ramkrishna Casting Solutions.
New Products/Services
Railway wheels (40,000 units/year capacity) and value-added B2C axles are expected to be major revenue contributors by FY28.
Market Expansion
Expansion into the Mexican market via the acquisition of Ramkrishna Forgings Mexico S.A. de C.V. in August 2024 to better serve the North American automotive hub.
Market Share & Ranking
RKFL is one of the largest manufacturers of forged automotive components in India with a longstanding presence of over four decades.
Strategic Alliances
A 51:49 joint venture with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited for the manufacture of railway wheels.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward value-added machined components and green manufacturing. RKFL is positioning itself by diversifying into non-auto segments like railways and defense to mitigate auto-cyclicality.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a competitive auto-component market but maintains a healthy position through integrated operations and economies of scale following recent acquisitions.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on 40 years of OEM relationships, deep technical expertise in complex forgings, and high entry barriers in the railway wheel manufacturing segment.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global macroeconomic trends, particularly in the automotive and railway sectors of Europe and North America.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward EVs and stricter pollution norms (BS-VI) is forcing a change in product mix toward components that are powertrain-neutral.
Geopolitical Risks
Global volatility, currency movements, and trade barriers in key export markets (Europe/NA) pose significant risks to the 40% export revenue stream.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Susceptible to changes in pollution norms (BS-VI), EV mandates, and labor regulations across its manufacturing facilities in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Environmental Compliance
The company is integrating ESG into its corporate strategy and investing in green manufacturing technologies to meet evolving environmental regulations.
Taxation Policy Impact
The post-tax impact of the inventory discrepancy was INR 202.60 Cr on a gross loss of INR 270.74 Cr, implying an effective tax benefit/rate of approximately 25%.
Legal Contingencies
The company received NCLT approval for the merger of its subsidiary ACIL Limited with itself in March 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the effectiveness of new internal controls to prevent further inventory discrepancies (INR 270.74 Cr impact) and the successful ramp-up of the railway wheel JV.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Over 40% of revenue is concentrated in the export markets of Europe and North America.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on the top 10 OEM customers who account for 60% of total revenue.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of obsolescence for certain engine-related forged parts due to the global shift toward Electric Vehicles.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables are managed under a stringent policy, standing at approximately 99 days as of March 31, 2025.