RUBYMILLS - Ruby Mills
π’ Recent Corporate Announcements
The Ruby Mills Limited has scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on March 26, 2026, to be conducted via video conferencing. The primary agenda is the formal appointment of Shri Paras K. Savla as an Independent Director for a five-year term ending December 2030. Mr. Savla was previously inducted as an Additional Director on December 27, 2025. Shareholders appearing in the register as of the cut-off date, March 19, 2026, will be eligible to cast their votes through the remote e-voting facility provided by NSDL.
- Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST.
- Proposed appointment of Shri Paras K. Savla as an Independent Director for a 5-year term from 2025 to 2030.
- Cut-off date for determining voting eligibility is set for March 19, 2026.
- The meeting will be held entirely through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
- Remote e-voting facility will be available to all members through the NSDL platform.
India Ratings and Research has upgraded The Ruby Mills' bank loan facilities of INR 2,482 million to 'IND BBB+' from 'IND BBB', removing the 'Rating Watch' status. The upgrade follows the closure of a Memorandum of Agreement in December 2025, which is expected to improve revenue scale in FY26 and FY27. While the company reported 1HFY26 revenue of INR 1,552 million with a 17.41% EBITDA margin, net leverage deteriorated to 4.91x in FY25 due to increased borrowings for real estate development. Liquidity remains adequate with over INR 1.16 billion in liquid investments and a Debt Service Coverage Ratio expected to stay above 1.20x.
- Credit rating for INR 2,482 million bank facilities upgraded to 'IND BBB+'/Stable from 'IND BBB'
- 1HFY26 revenue stood at INR 1,552 million with absolute EBITDA of INR 270 million
- Net leverage increased to 4.91x in FY25 from 2.53x in FY24, expected to exceed 5.0x in FY26
- Real estate occupancy at 'The Ruby Tower' was 67% as of January 2026 with key tenants like E&Y and DSP
- Company holds liquid investments in mutual funds and government securities worth INR 1,168.49 million
India Ratings has upgraded The Ruby Mills' bank loan facilities of INR 2,482 million to 'IND BBB+' from 'IND BBB', removing the 'Rating Watch' status. The upgrade follows the closure of a Memorandum of Agreement in December 2025, which transferred ownership of leased assets to the company, expected to boost FY26 revenue. While FY25 EBITDA declined to INR 454 million with margins at 18.74%, the company maintains stable rental income from blue-chip tenants like EY and DSP. However, net leverage has increased significantly to 4.91x due to new borrowings for facility upgrades.
- Credit rating upgraded to 'IND BBB+'/Stable for facilities totaling over INR 3,800 million.
- 1HFY26 revenue reported at INR 1,552 million with an EBITDA margin of 17.41%.
- Net leverage deteriorated to 4.91x in FY25 from 2.53x in FY24 due to a new INR 2,500 million loan.
- Real estate occupancy at 'The Ruby' tower stands at 67% with major lease renewals due in FY27.
- Strong liquidity cushion with liquid investments of INR 1,168 million in mutual funds and securities.
The Ruby Mills Limited reported a 23% YoY increase in revenue from operations to βΉ79.99 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. However, Net Profit declined by 19.1% YoY to βΉ9.46 crore, down from βΉ11.70 crore in the same period last year, as total expenses surged significantly. While the Textile segment showed healthy growth, the Real Estate segment's profit contribution saw a decline. A key strategic update includes the closure of a development agreement with Mindset Estate Private Limited, with the premises now vesting solely with Ruby Mills.
- Revenue from operations grew 23% YoY to βΉ7,999.51 lakhs, though it fell 6.6% sequentially from Q2 FY26.
- Net Profit for the quarter stood at βΉ946.23 lakhs, a 19.1% decline compared to βΉ1,170.15 lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Textile segment revenue increased to βΉ6,865.89 lakhs from βΉ5,654.40 lakhs YoY, showing operational strength in the core business.
- Other Income included a one-time profit of βΉ218 lakhs from the sale of property, which partially cushioned the bottom line.
- Total expenses rose sharply to βΉ7,214.61 lakhs from βΉ5,474.97 lakhs YoY, driven by higher material and other costs.
The Ruby Mills Limited's board has approved the incorporation of three wholly owned subsidiaries in Mumbai, India. These entities will function as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for the company's planned investment in a Solar Open Access project. The move is designed to provide the company with increased flexibility in managing its renewable energy investments at a later stage. While specific financial details are yet to be disclosed, the project signifies a strategic shift toward sustainable energy sourcing.
- Board approved the incorporation of 3 new wholly owned subsidiaries in Mumbai.
- The subsidiaries will act as SPVs for a Solar Open Access project investment.
- The structure is intended to provide operational and financial flexibility for future management.
- Board meeting was held at shorter notice on January 19, 2026, and concluded in 17 minutes.
- Further disclosures regarding the subsidiaries will be made upon their formal incorporation.
The Ruby Mills Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, provided by Bigshare Services Private Limited, confirms that all dematerialization requests received during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, were processed correctly. The company verified that security certificates were mutilated and cancelled within the mandated 15-day timeframe. This filing is a standard administrative procedure to ensure the accuracy of the company's electronic shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Registrar Bigshare Services confirmed processing of dematerialization requests within 15 days
- Security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification
- Depositories have been substituted in the register of members as the registered owners
The Ruby Mills Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 01, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is a standard procedure ahead of the board meeting to consider and approve the un-audited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the financial results are declared. This is a routine regulatory filing and does not indicate any fundamental change in the company's operations.
- Trading window closure scheduled to begin on January 01, 2026
- Closure is in relation to the approval of un-audited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Restriction applies to Directors, Officers, Designated Employees, and Statutory/Internal Auditors
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the board meeting results are officially announced
The Ruby Mills Limited has announced a transition in its Board of Directors effective December 2025. Shri Paras Khimji Savla, a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in taxation and M&A, has been appointed as an Independent Director for a five-year term. Simultaneously, Shri Yogen Shivlal Lathia will retire from his position as an Independent Director upon completing his second consecutive term on December 28, 2025. This move ensures continuity in independent oversight while bringing in fresh expertise in financial and regulatory matters.
- Paras Khimji Savla appointed as Additional and Independent Director for a 5-year term from Dec 27, 2025, to Dec 26, 2030.
- Yogen Shivlal Lathia to retire on Dec 28, 2025, following the completion of his second consecutive term.
- New appointee Paras Savla brings over 25 years of experience in taxation, M&A, valuation, and insolvency resolution.
- The appointment is subject to the approval of the company's members as per regulatory requirements.
The Ruby Mills Limited has appointed Shri. Paras Khimji Savla as an Independent Director for a five-year term effective December 27, 2025, to December 26, 2030. Mr. Savla is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in taxation, M&A, and insolvency, having previously worked with a Big Four firm. This appointment follows the retirement of Shri. Yogen Shivlal Lathia, who completes his second consecutive term on December 28, 2025. The transition represents a routine board refreshment with a focus on bringing in high-level financial and regulatory expertise.
- Appointment of Shri. Paras Khimji Savla as Independent Director for a 5-year tenure starting Dec 27, 2025.
- Retirement of Shri. Yogen Shivlal Lathia effective Dec 28, 2025, after completing two consecutive terms.
- New appointee Paras Khimji Savla brings over 2.5 decades of experience in domestic and international taxation and M&A.
- Mr. Savla holds multiple professional qualifications including CA (ICAI & ICAEW), IBBI, and CFE certifications.
The Ruby Mills Limited has announced a transition in its board of directors following a meeting on December 27, 2025. Shri Paras Khimji Savla, a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in taxation and transaction services, has been appointed as an Independent Director for a five-year term. Simultaneously, Shri Yogen Shivlal Lathia will retire from the board on December 28, 2025, after completing his second consecutive term. This move ensures continuity in independent oversight while bringing in fresh expertise in domestic and international taxation.
- Appointment of Shri. Paras Khimji Savla as Independent Director for a 5-year term from Dec 27, 2025, to Dec 26, 2030.
- Retirement of Shri. Yogen Shivlal Lathia effective close of business hours on December 28, 2025.
- New appointee Paras Khimji Savla brings over 25 years of experience in CA, taxation, and M&A advisory.
- The appointment is subject to the approval of the company's members.
The Ruby Mills Limited has finalized a binding Settlement Agreement with Mindset Estates Private Limited to terminate their existing Revenue Share Development Agreement. Mediated by a retired High Court Justice, the agreement resolves all financial obligations and asset allocations related to the cessation of the project. This settlement is considered full and final, ensuring no further claims can be made by either party. While the specific financial settlement amount was not disclosed in the filing, the resolution removes a significant legal and operational overhang regarding the company's real estate assets.
- Settlement Agreement executed on December 11, 2025, to formally terminate the Revenue Share Development Agreement.
- Mediated by Honβble Justice Mr. Sharukh J. Kathawala (Retd.) to determine final amounts due for cessation.
- The agreement covers all rights, obligations, and asset allocations, making it binding on both parties.
- Constitutes a full and final settlement with no further claims subsisting outside the scope of the agreement.
- Follows a previous intimation regarding this development matter dated January 03, 2025.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
For H1 FY26, the Textile segment revenue grew 63.6% YoY to INR 134.27 Cr (from INR 82.08 Cr), while the Real Estate segment grew 25.7% YoY to INR 20.95 Cr (from INR 16.67 Cr). Total revenue from operations for H1 FY26 reached INR 155.22 Cr, a 57.2% increase YoY.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company serves a global client base across North America, Europe, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, though specific percentage contribution by region is not disclosed in available documents.
Profitability Margins
Profit Before Tax (PBT) margin for H1 FY26 improved significantly to 19.8% (INR 30.71 Cr) from 14.6% (INR 14.39 Cr) in H1 FY25. This was driven by a massive turnaround in the Textile segment, which saw results jump from INR 1.04 Cr to INR 7.69 Cr (a 637% increase).
EBITDA Margin
Core profitability improved as segment results (before interest and tax) for H1 FY26 reached INR 25.59 Cr compared to INR 14.83 Cr in H1 FY25, representing a 72.5% YoY increase in operational segment profit.
Capital Expenditure
The company invested in state-of-the-art equipment for capacity augmentation and operational efficiency, though the exact INR Cr value for planned CapEx is not disclosed. Capital Work-in-progress stood at INR 17.98 Cr as of September 30, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Acuite expects the financial risk profile to improve further due to better operating performance. Finance costs for H1 FY26 were reduced to INR 1.73 Cr from INR 4.75 Cr in the previous full year, indicating a significant reduction in borrowing costs or debt levels.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not disclosed in available documents, though the business relies on textile inputs for shirting and blended fabrics.
Capacity Expansion
The company has undertaken capacity augmentation and investments in state-of-the-art equipment to boost output and quality consistency in response to sustained demand across product categories.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue, but the company focuses on integrated capabilities to manage costs.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization metrics are not disclosed, but the company emphasizes 'strategic agility' and 'operational efficiencies' to grow the topline.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through product diversification (moving from traditional white shirting to fashion-forward and eco-conscious textiles), capacity augmentation, and team expansion. The company is also focusing on brand partnerships and leveraging its integrated capabilities to meet global demand for sustainable fabrics.
Products & Services
Traditional white shirting, fashion-forward fabrics, eco-conscious textiles, functional fabrics, and commercial real estate (The Ruby Tower).
Brand Portfolio
The Ruby Mills.
New Products/Services
Eco-conscious textiles and functional fabrics are expected to be key growth drivers, though specific revenue contribution percentages are not disclosed.
Market Expansion
Targeting growth in global markets including North America and Europe by leveraging expertise in sustainable and blended fabrics.
Strategic Alliances
Execution of a Settlement Agreement on December 11, 2025, with Mindset Estates Private Limited for the cancellation of a Development Agreement and settlement of accounts.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward sustainable and blended fabrics. Ruby Mills is positioning itself as a 'future-ready textile powerhouse' by focusing on these eco-conscious categories.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other integrated Indian textile manufacturers and global fabric suppliers.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is built on its 'rich legacy' in white shirting and integrated manufacturing capabilities, which allow for strategic agility and quality consistency.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to real estate cycles and global textile demand trends.
Consumer Behavior
Shift in consumer preference toward eco-conscious and functional textiles is driving demand for the company's new product segments.
Geopolitical Risks
Global trade barriers could affect the export of fabrics to North America and Europe.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to textile manufacturing standards and real estate development regulations in Mumbai.
Legal Contingencies
A civil suit is pending in the court of the Civil Judge (J.D.), Thane, with an order dated December 22, 2024. The company also settled a major dispute with Mindset Estates Private Limited in December 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the timely receipt of INR 456.74 Cr in dues from developers, which has been 'sporadic' in the past.
Geographic Concentration Risk
While global, the real estate revenue is 100% concentrated in Mumbai (Dadar).
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on Mindset Estates Private Limited for the recovery of real estate advances.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by recent investments in state-of-the-art equipment and R&D team expansion.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Significant credit exposure to real estate developers; receivables quality is a noted weakness by credit rating agencies.