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The closure of the trading window means that designated individuals, including directors and employees with access to sensitive information, are barred from trading Loyal Textile Mills shares. This prohibition begins on April 1, 2026, and will continue until 48 hours after the company officially declares its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated soon.
This regulatory step is a standard compliance measure under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. Its purpose is to prevent any potential insider trading by ensuring that individuals privy to unpublished price-sensitive information cannot profit from it before it becomes public.
The upcoming results are particularly crucial for Loyal Textile Mills, an integrated textile manufacturer established in the mid-20th century. The company, which produces yarn, fabrics, and garments and relies significantly on exports, has faced recent financial headwinds. In the third quarter of FY25-26, it recorded a net loss of ₹12.21 crore and a year-on-year revenue decrease of 32.3%. Operating losses were also noted for the previous fiscal year (FY25) and the first half of the current fiscal year (H1FY26).
Any breach of these trading restrictions by designated persons can lead to strict penalties from SEBI. This practice of closing trading windows ahead of financial results is common across the sector, with companies like Sanathan Textiles Limited and Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd. implementing similar measures.
Key developments to watch for include the announcement of the board meeting date, the formal release of the Q4 and full-year FY26 financial figures, and the subsequent reopening of the trading window post-announcement.