Aztec Fluids & Machinery Ltd

Aztec Fluids & Machinery Ltd: Trading window closed from October 01, 2026 till 48 hours after the Board Meeting to approve Un-Audited Financial Results for the half year ended September 30, 2026

AZTRACE launch overview

• AZTRACE launched at the AGM as a digital serialization, traceability and analytics platform.
• AZTRACE is categorized as Software and Technology Services.
• It extends Aztec's coding and marking into a software and analytics layer.
• Domestic rollout planned with international deployment to follow; no revenue or adoption timelines disclosed.
• Aztec acquired Jet Inks Private Limited to strengthen presence in South and East India.
• Management commentary notes domestic rollout and potential international deployment.

AGM details

• AGM held on 10 September 2026 at 3:00 PM via VC/OAVM.
• Record date footprint shows 700 shareholders on record.
• Attendance via VC: promoters 3, public 11.

Voting results and Scrutineer's report

• Consolidated voting results for remote and AGM e-voting prepared.
• Scrutinizer's report dated 11 September 2026 issued.
• Results to be displayed on the company website.

Product launch

• AGM held Sept 10, 2026 via VC/OAVM; AZTRACE launched during proceedings.
• AZTRACE is a software/technology product focused on digital traceability.
• Currently launched in domestic market; international deployment planned based on market response.
• Annexure-A discloses launch details; information to be published on the company website.

AGM Details

• 16th AGM held on Sep 10, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:58 PM IST via VC/OAVM.
• 14 members attended the AGM.
• AZTRACE launched; details disclosed on SEBI/BSE portals.
• Scrutinizer appointed for Remote and E-Voting.
• Detailed voting results to be filed with BSE and posted on the company website within 2 working days.

AGM Details

• AGM date and time: 10 September 2026 at 3:00 PM; mode not specified.
• Record date fixed: 4 September 2026.

AGM Details

• 16th AGM scheduled for Sep 10, 2026, with remote e-voting and e-voting at the meeting.
• Cut-off date for voting: Sep 3, 2026; remote e-voting window Sep 7–9, 2026.

Financial snapshot

• Consolidated revenue from operations ₹9,653.04 Lakhs, up 9.2% YoY.
• Total income ₹9,739.75 Lakhs, up 6.7% YoY.
• EBITDA ₹1,395.77 Lakhs; margin 14.33% (adjusted 13.95%).
• PBT ₹1,028.06 Lakhs; PAT ₹740.71 Lakhs; PAT margin 7.60%.
• Consolidated EPS ₹5.45; standalone EPS ₹5.62.

Operational mix

• Revenue mix: Extrusion 31.4%, Food/Pharma/FMCG 26.2%, Industrial Equipment & Automation 12.5%.
• Agriculture 8.7%, Packaging 4.6%, others in emerging verticals.
• Jet Inks revenue ₹1,922.57 Lakhs; EBITDA margin 10.2%.
• Jet Inks PAT ₹26.10 Lakhs; PAT margin 1.4%.

Standalone performance

• Standalone revenue ₹8,337.81 Lakhs; PAT ₹764.22 Lakhs; PAT margin 9.16%.
• EBITDA ₹1,257.89 Lakhs; EBITDA margin 15.09%.

Jet Inks subsidiary

• Jet Inks became 100% subsidiary in FY24-25; integration completed in three months.
• Bee Jet printers expand ink portfolio and backward integration.
• Expanded distribution across 9 regional offices; growing international footprint.

Capital structure & liquidity

• Consolidated net worth ₹57.53 Crores; debt-to-equity 0.15.
• IPO proceeds deployed for debt repayment; Jet Inks funding.
• Cash and cash equivalents end FY26: consolidated ₹19.12 Lakhs; standalone ₹16.50 Lakhs.

Cash flow & investment

• Operating cash flow Pre-Tax ₹534.01 Lakhs; Post-Tax ₹257.98 Lakhs.
• Net cash from investing ₹540.21 Lakhs; financing ₹284.74 Lakhs; net cash increase ₹1,091.91 Lakhs.
• Capex highlights include Kanera facility automation and intangible development (₹400.51 Lakhs).

ESG & governance

• Dun & Bradstreet ESG Rating: Medium.
• ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018 certifications.
• 7 kW solar installation; CSR spend ₹14.21 Lakhs; 2% of average net profit allocated.
• CSR focus: education and animal welfare.

Dividend & capital allocation

• No dividend declared for FY2025-26.
• IPO proceeds utilized: ₹2,412 Lakhs; Jet Inks acquisition funded at ₹17 Crores.

Risks & outlook

• Industry 4.0 adoption and regulatory traceability trends support growth.
• Execution risk in integration; currency volatility; competitive dynamics require execution discipline.

AGM Details

• 16th AGM on 10 Sep 2026 at 3:00 PM via VC/OAVM; record date 4 Sep 2026.
• Annual Report for FY2025-26 dispatched electronically on 17 Aug 2026.

Resolutions

• Adopt Standalone and Consolidated financial statements and reports.
• Re-appoint Kumudchandra Bhawandas Vaidhya as Director.
• Remuneration to MD up to Rs 350 Lacs for 3 years.
• Special: Re-appointment of Pulin Kumudchandra Vaidhya as MD for 3 years.
• Remuneration to Amisha Vaidhya as WTD up to Rs 350 Lacs for 3 years.
• Special: Re-appointment of Amisha Vaidhya as WTD for 3 years.
• RPT for MD's premises rental up to Rs 15 Lakh per year for 5 years.
• RPT for Amisha Vaidhya's premises rental up to Rs 15 Lakh per year for 5 years.

Voting Results

• Voting outcomes are not disclosed in this filing.

Dividend

• No dividend proposed for FY2025-26.

Director & KMP Changes

• Kumudchandra Bhawandas Vaidhya to retire by rotation; eligible for reappointment.
• Pulin Kumudchandra Vaidhya to be reappointed as Managing Director for 3 years.
• Amisha Pulin Vaidhya to be reappointed as Whole-Time Director for 3 years.

Auditors

• Statutory Auditor: M/s K A R M A & Co LLP; tenure through 2029 AGM.
• Secretarial Auditor: Ravi Kapoor & Associates for FY2025-26.
• Internal Auditor: J J Patel & Associates for FY2025-26.

Material Related Party Transactions

• Remuneration to MD up to Rs 350 Lacs for 3 years.
• Remuneration to Amisha Vaidhya as WTD up to Rs 350 Lacs for 3 years.
• Premises rent for MD up to Rs 15 Lakh/year for 5 years.
• Premises rent for Amisha Vaidhya up to Rs 15 Lakh/year for 5 years.

Other Material Approvals

• ESOP 2025: 142,000 options granted; exercise price Rs 15; vesting per plan.