Electrosteel Castings Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on February 6, 2026. The Board approved the Unaudited Consolidated and Standalone Financial Results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Key personnel decisions included the re-appointment of Mr. Sunil Katial as Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer for a term of five years, effective April 1, 2026. His remuneration for the first three years of this term was also approved, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Katial, aged 69, brings over 47 years of experience in the Steel and Power Industry. Furthermore, the Board accorded consent for the company to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement to procure green power for its Srikalahasthi Works. This will be done through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be jointly promoted with a Developer, where Electrosteel Castings will invest approximately ₹7.00 Crores for a 26% equity stake. The financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, show a loss before tax of ₹3182.04 lakhs, compared to a profit before tax of ₹10681.59 lakhs in the same period last year. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the profit before tax was ₹19620.35 lakhs, a decrease from ₹72976.11 lakhs in the prior year. The company reported a loss for the period attributable to owners of the parent of ₹2188.42 lakhs for the quarter and a profit of ₹14545.52 lakhs for the nine months. The announcement also details ongoing legal matters concerning a cancelled coal block and disputes over land mortgages related to ESL Steel Limited. The company is also evaluating the impact of new Labour Codes.
