Sona Machinery Limited (SONAMAC)
Latest quarterly results (H2 FY26)
In its latest reported quarter, H2 FY26, Sona Machinery's revenue was ₹41.1 Cr (-25.4% year on year, -5.3% on the previous half-year), and net profit ₹-4.4 Cr (against a profit a year earlier); the operating margin was -11.6%.
| H2 FY26 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs H2 FY25 | vs prev. half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹41.1 | -25.4% | -5.3% |
| Operating profit | ₹-4.8 | to loss | to loss |
| Net profit | ₹-4.4 | to loss | to loss |
| EPS (₹) | -3.18 | to loss | to loss |
| Operating margin | -11.6% | — | — |
SONAMAC delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 88.89% of the SONAMAC shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 89.9%. That is close to its usual level. Turnover was only ₹3 lakh, so a handful of trades can move this figure. It closed at a price band (circuit) on 3 sessions in about the last 20.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 100.0% · 66.7% · 100.0% · 75.0% · 88.9%
A description of what the exchange published, not a recommendation. Names such as "accumulation" or "long buildup" label a pattern in the numbers. How delivery is analysed
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Sona Machinery Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended 30th September 2026. The certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Maashitla Securities Private Limited, confirms proper processing of dematerialisation requests. All received certificates were verified, cancelled, and updated in records within the prescribed 15-day timeline. This is a standard quarterly administrative filing with no impact on business operations or financials.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended 30th September 2026
- Issued under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
- RTA Maashitla Securities confirmed demat verification within 15 days of receipt
- Filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange on 12.10.2026
Sona Machinery held its 7th Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2026, where shareholders approved all five proposed resolutions with 100% of polled votes in favor. Key approvals included the adoption of FY26 financial statements, the appointment of Mrs. Rojina Thapa as Independent Director, and the reappointments of Mr. Vasu Naren as CMD and Mrs. Shweta Baisla as Whole Time Director. Promoter group votes were excluded from voting on the executive reappointments and director rotation resolutions. Total voting participation stood at 73.70% of total shares for general resolutions, driven primarily by promoter shareholding.
- All 5 resolutions passed with 100% votes cast in favor.
- Total shares outstanding stood at 1,37,24,000, with 1,01,14,998 votes polled (73.70%) on standard resolutions.
- Mr. Vasu Naren reappointed as Chairman and Managing Director via special resolution.
- Mrs. Rojina Thapa approved as Independent Director via special resolution.
- Public non-institutional participation was limited to 15,002 votes polled (0.45% of category).
Sona Machinery Limited has submitted an intimation to the stock exchange regarding book closure pursuant to Regulation 42 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. This is a standard procedural filing typically associated with an upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) or corporate action. The filing contains administrative details signed on August 31, 2026. The company reported a market capitalization of Rs 43 Cr and TTM revenue of Rs 179 Cr.
- Filing submitted under Regulation 42 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015
- Digital signature recorded on 2026-08-31 at 20:09:08 IST
- Procedural book closure intimation with no operational or financial impact disclosed
Sona Machinery has scheduled its 7th Annual General Meeting for September 25, 2026, with a Record Date of September 18, 2026. Key resolutions include the re-appointment of Vasu Naren as Chairman & Managing Director for a 5-year term with a proposed remuneration ceiling of up to ₹1.80 crore per annum. Additionally, Mrs. Shweta Baisla is proposed for re-appointment as Whole Time Director with remuneration up to ₹1.20 crore per annum, and Ms. Rojina Thapa is proposed as Independent Director for 5 years.
- Record date for 7th AGM fixed as September 18, 2026; AGM to be held on September 25, 2026.
- Proposed 5-year re-appointment of CMD Vasu Naren w.e.f. Nov 6, 2026, with remuneration up to ₹1.80 crore per annum (last drawn: ₹81.97 lakh).
- Proposed 3-year re-appointment of WTD Shweta Baisla w.e.f. Nov 6, 2026, with remuneration up to ₹1.20 crore per annum (last drawn: ₹47.58 lakh).
- Appointment of Ms. Rojina Thapa as Non-Executive Independent Director for a 5-year term ending November 13, 2030.
Sona Machinery Limited has issued the notice for its 7th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 25, 2026, via video conferencing. Key resolutions include the adoption of FY26 financial statements and the reappointment of Mr. Vasu Naren as Chairman and Managing Director for a 5-year term with remuneration up to Rs 1.80 crore per annum (last drawn Rs 81.97 lakh). Additionally, the company seeks shareholder approval to reappoint Mrs. Shweta Baisla as Whole Time Director for 3 years with remuneration up to Rs 1.20 crore per annum (last drawn Rs 47.58 lakh), and regularize Ms. Rojina Thapa as an Independent Director for 5 years.
- 7th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM IST via VC/OAVM.
- Proposed reappointment of Mr. Vasu Naren as CMD for 5 years (Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 5, 2031) with remuneration ceiling of Rs 1.80 crore p.a.
- Proposed reappointment of Mrs. Shweta Baisla as Whole Time Director for 3 years (Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 5, 2029) with remuneration ceiling of Rs 1.20 crore p.a.
- Proposed appointment of Ms. Rojina Thapa as Non-Executive Independent Director for 5 years from Nov 14, 2025 to Nov 13, 2030.
Sona Machinery Limited announced that its Board of Directors approved the relocation of its registered office within New Delhi, effective August 22, 2026. The registered office has shifted from Paschim Vihar to Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi. Additionally, the company has scheduled its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM via video conferencing. These are purely administrative compliance actions with no financial impact.
- Registered office relocated to Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi, effective August 22, 2026
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) fixed for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST
- AGM to be conducted electronically via Video Conferencing / Other Audio Visual Means
Sona Machinery Limited announced the resignation of Mr. Akash Kumar Bansal from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective August 20, 2026. Mr. Bansal had served on the board since January 20, 2024, and cited professional commitments and time constraints to avoid potential conflicts of interest. The Board of Directors noted and approved the cessation at its meeting held on August 22, 2026. The company confirmed there are no other material reasons for his departure.
- Resignation of Independent Director Akash Kumar Bansal effective August 20, 2026
- Board of Directors considered and approved the resignation on August 22, 2026
- Director served on the board since January 20, 2024
- Reason cited as professional commitments and avoiding potential conflicts of interest
Sona Machinery Limited's Board of Directors met on August 22, 2026, and approved two administrative decisions. The company's Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM via video conferencing. Additionally, the Board approved shifting the registered office within New Delhi to Asaf Ali Road effective August 22, 2026.
- Annual General Meeting scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM via VC/OAVM
- Registered office shifted from Paschim Vihar-1 (New Delhi - 110063) to Asaf Ali Road (New Delhi - 110002)
- Registered office address change takes effect from August 22, 2026
Sona Machinery Limited's Board of Directors approved shifting its registered office within New Delhi effective August 22, 2026. The new address is located at Asaf Ali Road, moving from its previous location in Paschim Vihar. Additionally, the Board scheduled the company's Annual General Meeting for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM via video conferencing. This announcement is purely procedural and carries no financial or operational impact.
- Registered office shifted from Paschim Vihar-1 to Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi effective August 22, 2026
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM
- AGM to be conducted via Video Conferencing / Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM)
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single business segment: manufacturing agro-processing equipment. Revenue from operations grew by 515.2% YoY, increasing from INR 13.27 Cr in FY24 to INR 81.65 Cr in FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company operates a 52,205 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin improved significantly from 0.76% in FY24 to 12.82% in FY25. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew from INR 10.15 Lakhs to INR 10.47 Cr during the same period.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin is approximately 17.9% for FY25, calculated from a Profit Before Tax of INR 14.08 Cr and Finance Costs of INR 58.48 Lakhs against total revenue of INR 81.65 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
The company holds Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) valued at INR 22.69 Cr as of March 31, 2025, representing 23.8% of total assets.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a vehicle loan from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services for INR 1.00 Cr at an interest rate of 8.70% PA with a 60-month tenure.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel and mechanical components for agro-machinery; Cost of Materials Consumed represented 35.6% of total revenue in FY25, amounting to INR 29.04 Cr.
Capacity Expansion
Current facility is 52,205 sq. ft. in Ghaziabad. Planned expansion details are not explicitly quantified in the provided documents.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs were INR 29.04 Cr in FY25, up from INR 13.29 Cr in FY24, though as a percentage of revenue, they decreased significantly due to higher scale and pricing power.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified OEM, indicating standardized manufacturing processes for its post-harvest equipment.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
91.60%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions including engineering, erection, supervision, and machine commissioning. The company transitioned from a proprietorship (Sona Foods India) to a public limited entity to scale operations and leverage IPO proceeds of INR 51.82 Cr for expansion.
Products & Services
Equipment for cleaning, processing, polishing, and packaging of rice, pulses, wheat, spices, and barnyard millet.
Brand Portfolio
Sona Machinery
New Products/Services
The company recently expanded its focus to include specialized equipment for Barnyard Millet processing.
Market Expansion
The company is targeting the post-harvest agro-processing industry with a focus on diversifying its equipment range beyond traditional rice and wheat processing.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward automated, end-to-end post-harvest solutions to reduce wastage. Sona Machinery is positioned as an ISO-certified OEM to capture this shift in the agro-processing machinery market.
Competitive Landscape
Operates as an OEM in the diversified agro-processing equipment manufacturing sector against both organized and unorganized players.
Competitive Moat
The company possesses a 20-year legacy in the industry (originating from Sona Foods India in 2003) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, providing a competitive advantage in technical expertise and brand trust.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to the agro-processing sector and post-harvest infrastructure spending in India.
Consumer Behavior
Increased demand for processed and packaged grains and spices is driving millers to upgrade to high-tech cleaning and polishing machinery.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 following its conversion to a public company and subsequent listing.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for FY25 was approximately 25.6%, with a tax expense of INR 3.61 Cr on a PBT of INR 14.08 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The secretarial audit and statutory audit reports for FY25 did not report any material pending litigations or adverse court cases.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The implementation of the inventory module in the new Business Central ERP system mid-year is a key uncertainty, with a potential impact on financial reporting accuracy.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing is concentrated in a single location in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company mitigates technology risk by positioning itself as an OEM of 'cutting-edge technology solutions' for the post-harvest industry.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 9.53 Cr in FY25, representing approximately 11.7% of annual revenue, indicating healthy collections.
