Kohinoor Foods Faces ₹926 Cr DRT Order, NPA Status, CFO Exit

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Kohinoor Foods Faces ₹926 Cr DRT Order, NPA Status, CFO Exit
Overview

Kohinoor Foods reported dire financial conditions, revealing a ₹926.13 Crore payment order from DRT and NPA status with banks. The company saw its CFO resign, appointed a new one, and faced multiple legal actions, including IBC petitions and attachment warrants. Crucially, detailed quarterly financial figures were not disclosed, heightening investor concerns about its going concern status.

The Financial Deep Dive

The un-audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, were approved by the Board. However, critical financial figures such as revenue, profit, and other key performance indicators were not disclosed in the filing, presenting a significant transparency gap for investors.

The company's financial health is severely impacted by substantial liabilities and ongoing legal disputes. Banks have classified Kohinoor Foods' accounts as Non-Performing Assets (NPA), and a recall notice has been served. A One Time Settlement (OTS) of ₹227.45 Crores with lenders has been fully paid. However, the company has not provided interest on NPA bank loans (₹3780.72 lacs for Q3, ₹83514.80 lacs for 9M) and on revoked corporate guarantees (₹80.90 lacs for Q3, ₹1443.94 lacs for 9M). Additionally, the company demonetized its rice manufacturing unit for ₹190.00 Crores, with the proceeds transferred to lenders.

⚠️ Investor Risks & Governance

The company is mired in multiple legal and regulatory challenges:

  • A Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) Delhi has issued an ex-parte interim order restraining asset transfer.
  • A DRT order mandates payment of INR 926.13 Crores to banks.
  • Secured creditors (PNB and IDBI Bank) have filed petitions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
  • The Faridabad Court has issued warrants of attachment for company properties and a bank account.
  • A SEBI Show Cause Notice has been issued to directors and the company; a settlement application has been filed.
  • The Municipal Corporation has issued a notice for vacating premises.

The statutory auditor has issued a "Qualified Conclusion," citing the company's failure to provide interest on NPA bank loans and revoked corporate guarantees, noting the exact aggregate amount is unascertainable. An "Emphasis of Matter" was also placed on non-provision for demands by authorities (Income Tax, GST) and non-provision for interest on MSMED Act creditors.

Outlook

Despite these severe liabilities, management assesses the company as a going concern, primarily based on the sanction and full payment of a revised OTS by the lead bank. However, the extensive legal actions, unprovided interest liabilities, auditor's qualified opinion, and lack of core financial disclosures significantly undermine this assessment, raising substantial doubts about the company's ability to continue as a going concern and its long-term viability. Investors must carefully weigh the current liabilities and future legal outcomes.

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