SOMANY CERAMICS LTD.

Somany Ceramics Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for dealing in securities. This closure will be effective from Thursday, October 1, 2026, and will remain in effect for 48 hours after the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. The measure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's internal code of conduct, to prevent potential insider trading activities by designated persons and their immediate relatives.

Somany Ceramics Ltd held its 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 12, 2026, where all resolutions presented were passed by the members with the requisite majority. The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, included the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. A final dividend of ₹2 per equity share (100%) was also declared for the same period. The voting results and the scrutinizer's report are available on the company's website and CDSL's e-voting portal.

Somany Ceramics Limited's Board of Directors convened on August 12, 2026, to consider and approve the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The results were accompanied by a Limited Review Report from statutory auditors M/s. Singhi & Co. The board meeting commenced at 1:45 PM and concluded at 2:50 PM. The approved financial results and the auditor's report are available on the company's website.

Consolidated PAT for Somany Ceramics came in at ₹34.2 Cr for Q1 FY27 (owners' share ₹35.5 Cr), up 365.7% YoY from a weak ₹7.35 Cr base a year ago, on consolidated revenue of ₹749.6 Cr, up 24.0% YoY — at the top end of management's own guided 20-25% revenue growth range (contingent on price hikes of 16-17% holding, as flagged on the Q4 FY26 call). The print also beat Street: HDFC Securities (HSIE) had modelled Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹734 Cr, EBITDA margin of 10.1% and PAT of ~₹25.8 Cr in its July 3, 2026 sector preview — actuals came in ahead on all three counts, with margin the biggest gap. The margin story is the core of this quarter: OPM expanded to 11.5% from 7.97% a year ago and 10.86% in Q4 FY26, while NPM rose to 4.55% from 1.21% YoY (flat QoQ). This already exceeds management's guidance of "at least 150bps" of EBITDA margin improvement over the 9.3% FY26 base — delivered in the very first quarter of FY27. The bridge: cost of materials fell to 20.1% of revenue from 22.6% a year ago and finance costs eased to 1.5% of revenue from 2.1%, consistent with price hikes flowing through and reduced borrowing costs; power & fuel costs held roughly flat as a share of revenue (19.5% vs 18.9%), the one line that didn't improve. Sequentially, revenue fell 8.4% and PAT 8.5% QoQ versus the seasonally strong Q4 (tiles/sanitaryware demand is typically softer in the June quarter); margins held up regardless, which supports reading the QoQ dip as seasonal rather than a demand or pricing problem. No management press release accompanied this filing, so there is no fresh commentary to check against the numbers this quarter — the concall, when it happens, is the next checkpoint on volume growth and price sustainability. Corporate developments this quarter include NCLT admitting the company's amalgamation scheme (July 27, 2026) — a structural item not yet reflected in the P&L — and board approval of investments up to ₹75.8 Cr (July 13, 2026), broadly in line with the guided FY27 capex of ₹70-80 Cr.

Somany Ceramics Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on August 12, 2026. The primary agenda for this meeting is to consider and approve the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Additionally, the board will discuss other routine matters. In line with SEBI regulations, the company has also informed that the trading window for designated persons will remain closed until August 14, 2026.

Somany Ceramics Ltd announced that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench, issued an order on July 21, 2026 (received July 27, 2026), admitting the Second Motion Petition for a Scheme of Amalgamation. The scheme involves the merger of Somany Bathware Limited, Somany Excel Vitrified Private Limited, and SR Continental Limited (collectively, "Transferor Companies") with and into Somany Ceramics Limited ("Transferee Company"). The amalgamation is proposed under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013, with an appointed date of April 1, 2025. The NCLT has fixed the next hearing date for August 28, 2026. Meetings of equity shareholders and unsecured creditors of Somany Ceramics were previously held on June 13, 2026, as per NCLT directions, while meetings for other stakeholders were dispensed with.

Somany Ceramics Ltd has announced its 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. IST, to be conducted via video conferencing. The company has also released its Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, in compliance with SEBI regulations. The report, which includes key highlights, financial performance, business segments, and governance details, is available on the company's website and the e-voting portal. Shareholders who have registered their email addresses will receive the report electronically, while others will receive a letter with a web-link. The company highlighted its focus on disciplined execution, strategic investments, and operational refinement leading to healthier cash flows and improved return ratios.

Somany Ceramics Ltd has announced its 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST, to be conducted via video conferencing. The company has also released its Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report, along with the AGM notice, is being disseminated to shareholders via email and web links. The Annual Report details the company's performance, strategic initiatives, financial highlights, and future outlook, including messages from the Chairman and Managing Director, and covers various aspects from business segments to governance and sustainability. The company reported a market capitalization of ₹1,46,436 Lakhs as of March 31, 2026, and declared interim and final dividends of ₹4 and ₹2 per share, respectively.

Somany Ceramics Ltd has announced the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The record date is set as Wednesday, August 5, 2026. This date is crucial for shareholders to be eligible for the dividend, if approved at the 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The company also specified the cut-off date for remote e-voting and voting at the AGM as August 5, 2026. Remote e-voting will be open from August 7 to August 11, 2026. Approved dividends will be distributed within 30 days of declaration.

Somany Ceramics Ltd has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26, in compliance with SEBI regulations. The report details the company's corporate identity, business activities, operational footprint, and employee data. Key business segments include Ceramic/Vitrified Wall & Floor Tiles (83.47% of turnover) and Sanitaryware & Bath Fittings (12.02%). The company operates 25 locations nationally and has a representative office in Nepal, serving 29 states and 6 union territories, with exports contributing 2.74% to turnover. The report also outlines employee demographics, including permanent and non-permanent staff, and a small number of differently-abled employees and workers. The BRSR is available on the company's website.