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Entry into Defence & Aerospace CEO Appointment On July 6, 2026, the company officially announced its strategic expansion into high-growth defence electronics, systems integration, and aerospace sectors. To lead this push, Raymond appointed Mr. Bhanu Prakash Srivastava—the former Chairman and Managing Director of defense PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)—as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its newly formed Defence Business. FY26 Annual Financial Outcomes For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a 9.8% year-on-year increase in total income to ₹2,311.80 crore, while annual net profit rose 2.9% to ₹53.54 crore. Driven by its Precision Engineering, Auto Components, and Aerospace divisions, Raymond concluded the fiscal year net-debt-free with a net cash surplus of ₹68 crore. Q4 FY26 Restructuring Pressures During the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated total income grew 1.8% year-on-year to ₹612.51 crore. However, consolidated net profit for the quarter dropped 53.1% YoY to ₹11.93 crore, primarily driven by elevated fixed operational expenditures (₹587.14 crore) and demerger-related restructuring outlays. Preferential Issue Shareholder Ratification Following approval at its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on June 18, 2026, Raymond cleared stock exchange queries regarding its ₹330.88 crore fundraise through preferential share warrants. The allocation will increase promoter group entity JK Investors (Bombay) Limited’s holding to 35.91% on a fully diluted basis. 101st Annual General Meeting The Board of Directors has formally scheduled the company's 101st Annual General Meeting (AGM) for July 14, 2026. This statutory milestone marks the company's first post-demerger annual loop after spinning off its consumer textile business into Raymond Lifestyle Limited.