ZENITHEXPO - Zenith Exports
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Zenith Exports Limited has informed the exchanges of the sudden and unexpected demise of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Shaw, a Non-Executive Independent Director, on March 6, 2026. Mr. Shaw had been associated with the company since August 12, 2019, serving as a member of the Board and various committees for over six years. The company noted his valuable contributions during his tenure and expressed deep condolences. This announcement is a mandatory regulatory disclosure under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Cessation of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Shaw (DIN: 08507089) as Non-Executive Independent Director effective March 6, 2026.
- The director had served on the Board and various committees since August 12, 2019.
- The vacancy was created due to the sudden and unexpected demise of the director.
- The company is required to fill the vacancy in accordance with SEBI and Companies Act requirements for board composition.
Zenith Exports Limited has appointed Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Non-Executive Independent Directors for a five-year term starting March 06, 2026. Mr. Kar brings extensive experience of over 26 years in finance and commercial leadership, having previously managed businesses worth over ₹1,500 crore. Mrs. Poddar is a qualified Company Secretary with expertise in corporate governance and operational efficiency. These appointments are subject to shareholder approval within the next three months and are intended to strengthen the company's board oversight.
- Appointment of two Independent Directors for a 5-year term effective from March 06, 2026, to March 05, 2031.
- Mr. Subhajeet Kar brings 26+ years of experience, including leading ₹1,500+ Cr businesses and USD 50M+ projects.
- Mrs. Priyanka Poddar joins with expertise as a Company Secretary focusing on governance and efficiency.
- Appointments are subject to shareholder approval to be obtained within three months of the board resolution.
Zenith Exports Limited has addressed a breach of SEBI Regulation 17(1) concerning board composition for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company was fined by BSE and NSE on February 27, 2026, due to a vacancy that management claims was difficult to fill because of shareholder dissent. To rectify this, the board appointed Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Independent Directors on March 6, 2026. The company is currently petitioning the exchanges for a waiver of the penalties, asserting the delay was unintentional and beyond management's control.
- Breach of SEBI Regulation 17(1) regarding board composition for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.
- Fines issued by BSE and NSE on Feb 27, 2026, for the regulatory non-compliance.
- Appointment of Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Independent Directors on March 6, 2026.
- Company seeking waiver of fines, citing previous director appointment was defeated by dissenting shareholders.
Zenith Exports Limited has appointed Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Additional Independent Directors effective March 6, 2026. Both directors are appointed for a five-year tenure, which is subject to shareholder approval within three months. Mr. Kar brings significant expertise with over 26 years in finance and commercial leadership, having managed businesses exceeding ₹1,500 crore. Mrs. Poddar adds governance expertise as a qualified Company Secretary with experience in leading organizations.
- Appointment of two Non-Executive Independent Directors for a first term of 5 consecutive years starting March 6, 2026.
- Mr. Subhajeet Kar brings 26+ years of experience and has previously led businesses with ₹1,500+ Cr turnover.
- Mrs. Priyanka Poddar is a qualified Company Secretary specializing in corporate governance and operational efficiency.
- The appointments are subject to shareholder approval to be obtained within the next three months.
- Both appointees are confirmed to be independent of the promoter group and not debarred by SEBI.
Zenith Exports Limited has strengthened its board by appointing Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Additional Independent Directors for five-year terms starting March 6, 2026. Mr. Kar is a seasoned finance leader with over 26 years of experience and a track record of managing businesses exceeding ₹1,500 crore. Mrs. Poddar brings specialized expertise as a qualified Company Secretary focused on corporate governance. These appointments are subject to shareholder approval within the next three months and aim to enhance the company's oversight and strategic direction.
- Appointment of two Independent Directors, Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar, for 5-year terms.
- Mr. Subhajeet Kar brings 26+ years of experience in finance and has led businesses with ₹1,500+ crore turnover.
- Mrs. Priyanka Poddar is a professional Company Secretary with expertise in governance and efficiency.
- Shareholder approval for these appointments must be obtained within a three-month window.
- Both directors are confirmed to be independent of the promoter group and not debarred by SEBI.
Zenith Exports Limited has informed the exchanges of the sudden and unfortunate demise of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Shaw, a Non-Executive Independent Director. Mr. Shaw had been associated with the company since August 12, 2019, and served on the Board and various committees for over six years. The company was formally intimated of the passing on March 6, 2026, with the effective date of cessation recorded as February 8, 2026. This management change is a mandatory disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Cessation of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Shaw (DIN: 08507089) as Non-Executive Independent Director.
- The director had been a member of the Board and various committees since August 12, 2019.
- The effective date of cessation due to death is February 8, 2026.
- The company received formal intimation regarding the demise on March 6, 2026.
Zenith Exports Limited has appointed Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Non-Executive Independent Directors effective March 06, 2026. Both directors have been appointed for a five-year tenure ending March 05, 2031, pending shareholder approval. Mr. Kar is a veteran finance leader with over 26 years of experience, having managed businesses exceeding ₹1,500 crore. Mrs. Poddar is a qualified Company Secretary focused on corporate governance and operational efficiency.
- Appointment of Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar for 5-year terms starting March 06, 2026.
- Mr. Subhajeet Kar brings 26+ years of experience in finance, having led ₹1,500+ Cr businesses.
- Mrs. Priyanka Poddar is a qualified Company Secretary with expertise in governance and efficiency.
- Appointments are subject to shareholder approval to be obtained within three months.
Zenith Exports Limited has appointed Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Independent Directors for five-year terms starting March 6, 2026. These appointments are intended to rectify a long-standing non-compliance with SEBI Regulation 17(1) regarding board composition, for which the company was previously fined by BSE and NSE in February 2025. The board has also reconstituted its Audit and Stakeholder Relationship Committees following these appointments and the demise of director Mr. Sanjay Kumar Shaw. The company is now actively seeking a waiver for the regulatory fines imposed by the exchanges.
- Appointment of Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mr. Subhajeet Kar as Independent Directors for a 5-year tenure until March 2031.
- Reconstitution of Audit and Stakeholder Relationship Committees effective March 6, 2026.
- Addressing non-compliance of SEBI Regulation 17(1) and seeking waiver for fines imposed on February 27, 2025.
- Mr. Subhajeet Kar brings over 26 years of experience in finance and commercial leadership across global markets.
Zenith Exports Limited has been penalized by both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited for failing to comply with SEBI Regulation 17(1) regarding board composition for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Each exchange has levied a fine of ₹3,95,300 (including 18% GST), totaling ₹7,90,600 for 67 days of non-compliance. The company attributed the vacancy to a previous director appointment being defeated by dissenting shareholders and is currently seeking a waiver of these fines. Failure to rectify the board structure could lead to more severe actions, including freezing promoter shares or shifting the stock to the 'Z' category.
- Total fine of ₹7,90,600 levied by NSE and BSE (₹3,95,300 each) for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.
- Penalty pertains to 67 days of non-compliance with SEBI Regulation 17(1) regarding board composition.
- Company cited shareholder dissent in previous appointment attempts as the reason for the vacancy.
- Exchanges have warned of potential freezing of promoter shareholding if compliance is not met.
- Zenith Exports is in the process of submitting waiver requests to both exchanges.
Zenith Exports reported a significant decline in its quarterly performance for the period ended December 31, 2025. Total income for Q3 FY26 fell to ₹1,504 lakhs from ₹1,957 lakhs in the same quarter last year, representing a 23% year-on-year decrease. Net profit after tax plummeted by nearly 75% to ₹17 lakhs compared to ₹67 lakhs in Q3 FY25. Despite the quarterly slump, the nine-month profit of ₹241 lakhs marks a turnaround from the ₹129 lakhs loss recorded in the previous year's corresponding period.
- Total Income for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹1,504 lakhs, down 23.1% YoY and 27.4% QoQ.
- Net Profit after tax fell to ₹17 lakhs, a 74.6% decrease from ₹67 lakhs in the same quarter last year.
- The Industrial Leather Hand Gloves segment revenue dropped significantly to ₹861 lakhs from ₹1,196 lakhs YoY.
- 9M FY26 performance remains positive with a net profit of ₹241 lakhs compared to a loss of ₹129 lakhs in 9M FY25.
- Basic and Diluted EPS for the quarter declined to ₹0.31 from ₹1.24 in Q3 FY25.
Zenith Exports reported a weak performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with net profit falling 75% YoY to ₹17 lakhs. Total income for the quarter decreased by 23% to ₹1,504 lakhs compared to ₹1,957 lakhs in the same period last year. On a sequential basis, the performance was also down, with revenue falling from ₹2,071 lakhs in Q2. However, the nine-month (9M) performance shows a turnaround with a net profit of ₹241 lakhs compared to a loss of ₹129 lakhs in the previous year.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 plummeted 75% YoY to ₹17 lakhs from ₹67 lakhs.
- Total Income for the quarter fell 23% YoY to ₹1,504 lakhs from ₹1,957 lakhs.
- Industrial Leather Hand Gloves segment revenue declined sharply to ₹861 lakhs from ₹1,196 lakhs YoY.
- 9M FY26 net profit stands at ₹241 lakhs, marking a recovery from a loss of ₹129 lakhs in 9M FY25.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter decreased to ₹0.31 from ₹1.24 in the year-ago period.
Zenith Exports Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent C B Management Services Pvt. Ltd., covers the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. This filing confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization were processed, cancelled, and the depository's name was updated in the company records. This is a standard regulatory procedure for all listed entities in India to ensure proper share accounting.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025
- Issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) C B Management Services Pvt. Ltd. on January 3, 2026
- Confirms adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
- Verification and cancellation of physical share certificates received for dematerialization completed
Zenith Exports Limited has officially announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the un-audited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The restriction applies to all Directors, KMPs, and designated employees, lasting until 48 hours after the results are made public. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated at a later time.
- Trading window closure begins on January 1, 2026, for all designated persons.
- Closure is related to the un-audited financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are declared.
- Board meeting date for result approval is yet to be finalized and intimated.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
In FY 2024-25, the Trading division revenue fell 12.3% to INR 59.41 Cr, while the Weaving division declined 11.3% to INR 9.90 Cr. For H1 FY 2025-26, Industrial Leather Hand Gloves grew 16.4% to INR 26.71 Cr, and EOU Silk Fabrics grew 43.1% to INR 5.54 Cr, though Silk Fabrics/Made-ups fell 11.3% to INR 5.16 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
The Export Oriented Unit (EOU) for Silk Fabrics contributed INR 5.54 Cr, representing 14.8% of total revenue in H1 FY 2025-26, up from 11.8% in the previous year's corresponding period.
Profitability Margins
Net profit margin improved significantly from 0.65% in FY 2023-24 to 2.38% in FY 2024-25 (INR 1.72 Cr). In H1 FY 2025-26, the net margin further expanded to 5.99% with a PAT of INR 2.24 Cr compared to a loss of INR 1.96 Cr in H1 FY 2024-25.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for H1 FY 2025-26 stood at 9.91% (INR 3.71 Cr) compared to 5.64% (INR 4.07 Cr) in FY 2024-25, driven by a reduction in finance costs and improved segment performance in leather gloves.
Capital Expenditure
Historical depreciation of INR 0.82 Cr was recorded in FY 2024-25; however, specific planned capital expenditure for future periods is not disclosed in available documents.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company was rated [ICRA]B+ (Stable) / [ICRA]A4 in October 2022, moved to 'Issuer Not Cooperating' category. Total borrowings were reduced by 60.7% from INR 7.76 Cr in March 2025 to INR 3.05 Cr by September 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Silk and Leather are the primary raw materials. Cost of materials consumed was INR 14.48 Cr in H1 FY 2025-26, representing 38.7% of total revenue.
Capacity Expansion
The Spinning division (viscose, polyester, and cotton yarn) has been shut down. The company is currently focusing on improving production processes in the Weaving and Leather divisions.
Raw Material Costs
Material costs decreased slightly by 2.7% YoY in H1 FY 2025-26 to INR 14.48 Cr, down from INR 14.88 Cr, despite higher revenue, indicating better procurement or price realization.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company is investing in improved production processes to enhance margins; however, the Weaving division remains inefficient with a net loss of INR 4.76 Cr in FY 2024-25.
Logistics & Distribution
Not specifically disclosed; included within other expenditure which represents 26.5% of H1 FY 2025-26 revenue.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
14.60%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by capturing a larger share of the global industrial gloves market where India's current share is minimal. The company also expects a demand recovery in silk fabrics from the sports, apparel, and home furnishing sectors in FY 2025-26.
Products & Services
Industrial leather hand gloves, silk fabrics, velvet fabrics, and textile made-ups.
Brand Portfolio
Zenith Exports, Zenith Main Division, Zenith Textiles.
New Products/Services
The company is targeting new demand from the sports and home furnishing textile segments for its silk products.
Market Expansion
Focusing on global markets for industrial gloves to leverage the low current market share of Indian exporters.
Market Share & Ranking
Not disclosed; however, the company notes India's global share in industrial gloves is 'very minimal'.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift with increasing demand from sports and home furnishing sectors. The industrial gloves market is viewed as a high-growth area due to low current global penetration by Indian firms.
Competitive Landscape
The company faces intense competition in the textile and leather sectors, requiring consistent investment in production efficiency.
Competitive Moat
Moat is based on cost leadership through optimization and a long-standing presence in niche silk and leather export markets. Sustainability depends on maintaining competitive pricing against global peers.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global economic developments and changes in international demand for textile and leather products.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing consumer demand for specialized textile products in sports and apparel is driving segment strategy.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers and changes in government policies regarding exports/imports are cited as significant risk factors.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to demand-supply dictated by government policies, tax regimes, and governing laws.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for H1 FY 2025-26 was approximately 25.8%, with a tax expense of INR 0.78 Cr on a PBT of INR 3.02 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The company identifies litigation and labor negotiations as potential risk factors, though no specific pending case values are disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in raw material prices (silk/leather) and global economic instability could impact revenue by over 10-15% based on historical turnover fluctuations.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Significant reliance on export markets, with the EOU segment and leather gloves being primary revenue drivers.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is mitigating technology risks by consistently investing in 'improved production processes' to maintain a sharp edge.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 0.74 Cr in H1 FY 2025-26, indicating active management of credit exposure.