Pokarna Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Appointment of Mr Gautam Sawang as Non- Executive Independent Director of the company w.e.f. July 30, 2025.
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Pokarna Limited's board approved unaudited Q1 FY26 results (quarter ended June 30, 2025). On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations fell to ₹17,096 lakhs from ₹19,256 lakhs a year earlier, while net profit declined to ₹2,829 lakhs from ₹3,309 lakhs; EPS stood at ₹9.13 vs ₹10.67. Standalone results remain weak with a net loss of ₹226 lakhs (narrowed from ₹368 lakhs loss). The Quartz Surfaces segment is the main earnings driver, while the Granites segment continues to post a loss. The board also appointed Mr. Gautam Damodar Sawang, a retired IPS officer and former DGP of Andhra Pradesh, as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for three years, subject to shareholder approval. The 34th AGM is set for September 10, 2025, with book closure from September 4–10 and record date of September 3.
For shareholders: consolidated profit dipped year-on-year but the company remains profitable at the group level, led by Quartz Surfaces. The addition of a senior, governance-oriented Independent Director is a mild positive for board quality. The Q1 results and AGM schedule are routine but the standalone losses and weak granite segment remain watchpoints.