Sona BLW Approves ₹473 Cr Capex for Capacity Addition; Key Appointments Made
Sona BLW approved a Capex of ₹47.3 crore for gear capacity enhancement by FY28. Mr. Ajay Pratap Singh resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective April 15, 2026. Ms. Suman Poddar and Mr. Arjun Singh were appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, respectively, effective April 16, 2026.
The capex approval and management changes are material events for the company, impacting future growth and operational stability.
The approval of significant capex for capacity expansion and the appointment of key personnel indicate a positive outlook and proactive management.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (Sona Comstar) announced significant updates following its Board of Directors meeting held on March 20, 2026. The Board approved a capital expenditure (Capex) budget of INR 622 million (₹47.3 crore) for the financial year 2026-27. This allocation is specifically for gear capacity enhancement within the Company's Driveline Business, aiming to add 4.1 million gears to the existing capacity of 64.1 million gears. The new capacity is expected to be added by the financial year 2027-2028, with financing through internal accruals and/or debts.
In a key management change, Mr. Ajay Pratap Singh resigned as Sr. Vice President (Legal), Company Secretary, and Compliance Officer, effective April 15, 2026. The Board has initiated the process to appoint a new candidate for this role. To ensure continuity for day-to-day compliance, the Board appointed existing employees as interim Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
Further strengthening its leadership team, the Board appointed Ms. Suman Poddar as Company Secretary and Key Managerial Personnel, effective April 16, 2026. Ms. Poddar, an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with over 16 years of experience, has been with Sona BLW for over 8 years. Additionally, Mr. Arjun Singh was appointed as Compliance Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, also effective April 16, 2026. Mr. Singh, a qualified Company Secretary with over 9 years of experience, has been with the company since April 2021, overseeing various corporate secretarial and regulatory compliance functions.
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