Linde India Appoints Ajay Kumar Sah as Interim CFO; Reports Q3 FY26 Results
Linde India appointed Ajay Kumar Sah as Interim CFO from February 16, 2026. The company reported Q3 FY26 revenue from operations of ₹7,010.34 crore. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, revenue was ₹19,163.07 crore. The Board also approved the financial results and noted ongoing legal proceedings.
The appointment of an interim CFO is a significant management change. The ongoing legal and regulatory issues related to related party transactions and JV agreements, which are still under appeal, could have a material impact on the company's future operations and financial standing. The financial results themselves show modest year-on-year growth.
The appointment of an interim CFO is a routine management change. While financial results are presented, the significant portion of the announcement details ongoing regulatory and legal proceedings which introduce uncertainty. Therefore, the sentiment is neutral.
Linde India Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Ajay Kumar Sah as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, effective February 16, 2026. This follows the resignation of Mr. Neeraj Kumar Jumrani, who will step down on February 15, 2026. Mr. Sah, a Chartered Financial Analyst and Company Secretary, brings over 25 years of experience in diverse finance roles across Asia and Africa within the Linde Plc Group. His current role is Head of Finance for ASEAN & South Asia.
The Board of Directors also approved the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company reported revenue from operations of ₹7,010.34 crore for the third quarter of FY26, compared to ₹6,058.57 crore in the same period last year. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, revenue from operations stood at ₹19,163.07 crore, up from ₹18,935.01 crore in the prior year period. The company also provided detailed segment-wise results for both standalone and consolidated statements, highlighting performance in Gases, related products & services, and Project Engineering.
The announcement also detailed ongoing regulatory and legal proceedings concerning related party transactions and a joint venture agreement with Praxair India Private Limited. The company is awaiting the outcome of appeals filed with the Supreme Court regarding these matters. The Board meeting commenced at 3:30 p.m. and concluded at 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2026.
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