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Anthropic brand name case: Representatives of US firm fail to appear in Belagavi court

Fresh summons addressed to staff of US-based companys office in Bengaluru

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 4:39 pm

Shivamogga airport to get night landing facility by October, says KSIIDC Chairperson

The night landing facility had been delayed because it requires sensitive technical elements in addition to electrical work

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

Angry over delay in formation of separate Dharwad city corporation, leaders warn of another agitation

According to members of the forum, officers state that the process of carving out a separate municipal corporation for Dharwad is now in the final stage

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 1:36 pm

Balu Forge Industries Reports Strong Q3 FY26 Performance

EBITDA of Rs. 2,396 Mn in Q3 FY26, up by 36.0% YoY PAT of Rs. 1,932 Mn in Q3 FY26, up by 36.8% YoY Balu Forge Industries Ltd. (the Company or BFIL) (BSE: 531112 | NSE: BALUFORGE), a leading precision engineering and manufacturing company, has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31st December 2025. Consolidated Financial Performance: Rs. Mn Q3 FY26 Q3 FY25 Y-o-Y (%) Q2 FY26 Q-o-Q (%) 9M FY26 9M FY25 Y-o-Y Revenue from Operations 3,111 2,558 29.0% 2,995 3.9% 8,438 6,540 29.0% EBITDA 845 677 24.8% 828 2.1% 2,396 1,761 36.0% EBITDA Margin% 27.2% 26.5% 27.6% 28.4% 26.9% PAT 711 590 20.5% 650 9.4% 1,932 1,412 36.8% PAT Margin% 22.5% 22.2% 21.5% 22.6% 21.2% EPS (Rs.) 6.4 5.5 16.4% 6.08 5.3% 17.0 13.5 34.7% Consolidated 9M FY26 Revenue from Operations by End User Industry: Balu Forge Industries Reports Strong Q3 FY26 Performance In 9M FY26, the Company reported revenue from operations of Rs. 8,438 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 29.0%, driven by sustained demand momentum. EBITDA for the quarter was Rs. 2,396 million, with a year-on-year growth of 36.1%, with a margin of 28.4%, reflecting stable cost structures and operating leverage benefits, while profit after tax was Rs. 1,932 million, translating into a PAT margin of 22.6%. The performance underscores disciplined execution, margin resilience, and the ongoing strengthening of Balu Forges integrated manufacturing platform. During the quarter, we successfully operationalised a set of high-impact strategic assets that position the Company for sustained growth over the next decade. Our newly commissioned precision machining facility has now been fully commercialised, equipped with advanced 7-Axis and 11-Axis CNC machining lines. This capability enables us to manufacture highly complex components from specialised alloys with micron-level accuracy, decisively moving Balu Forge up the value chain and strengthening our role in mission-critical applications. In parallel, we have commercialised our dedicated artillery shell production line, with a specific focus on the high-demand 155mm large calibre. This represents a significant milestone in our defence manufacturing journey and reinforces our commitment to the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by building indigenous capabilities in a strategically critical segment. These operational achievements have already translated into meaningful external validation. During the quarter, Balu Forge was formally inducted into the NATO Supply Chain, an endorsement that reflects our adherence to the highest global quality, compliance, and reliability standards, and one that opens access to some of the worlds most demanding defence markets. This external recognition, along with the Company's requisite manufacturing infrastructure and operational capability, reinforces our position to support long-term supply programs and maintain the capacity to service engagements for up to five years. With advanced precision machining facilities and production lines, Balu Forge is well equipped to meet both current and future demands efficiently. About Balu Forge Industries Balu Forge Industries Limited, founded by Mr. Prehlad Singh Chandock, is a leading Indian precision engineering company delivering forged and machined components across multiple global industries. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio ranging from 1 kg to 1,000 kg and up to 3 meters in length, supporting diverse applications in automotive, industrial vehicles, earthmoving equipment, wind energy, aerospace, defence, oil and gas, railways, marine, and agriculture. Its operations include fully integrated forging and machining capabilities, with advanced manufacturing facilities in Belgaum, Karnataka, spread over a 46+ acre campus. Equipped with high-capacity hydraulic hammers and forging presses, and supported by a dedicated in- house tool room, metallurgical labs, and CNC machining units, Balu Forge ensures consistent precision and quality. The companys strategy is driven by innovation, with a specialized R&D division focusing on new materials and rapid prototyping. Strategic initiatives emphasize expanding defence production, enhancing automation, and strengthening global partnerships. With a strong focus on operational scalability, customer diversification, and ESG commitments, Balu Forge continues to strengthen its global footprint and industry positioning. www.baluindustries.com Disclaimer This investor release is not an offer to sell any securities or a solicitation to buy any securities of Balu Forge Industries Limited (the "company") or its subsidiaries (together with the company, the "group"). Certain statements in this document may be forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "believes", " estimates"," anticipates", " projects", " expects", " intends", " may", " will"," or " or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, aims, objectives, goals, future events or intention. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like government actions, local political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance including those relating to general business plans and strategy of the Company, its future outlook and growth prospects, and future developments in its businesses and its competitive and regulatory environment. No representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is made or assurance given that such statements, views, projections or forecasts, if any, are correct or that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. The Company assumes no responsibility to publicly amend, modify or revise any forward-looking statements, on the basis of any subsequent development, information or events, or otherwise. Unless otherwise stated in this Investor Release, the information contained herein is based on management information and estimates. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and past performance is not indicative of future results. Balu Forge will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward- looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

News Voir 16 Feb 2026 12:40 pm

Declining areca yield, lack of amenities forcing residents of village surrounded by Kudremukh National Park in Karnataka to move out

As the village is interspersed with a national park, which is a protected area, the government hardly takes up any development work in the village

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:14 am

Come pepper harvest season, children of migrant workers in Karnataka miss school

While parents harvest pepper to earn a decent pay, their children spend days taking care of their younger siblings in tents

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:12 am

Karnatakas Rohith Vemula Act stuck in red tape while proposed UGC regulations on caste discrimination on college campus stayed by Supreme Court

The debate on the proposed law has again come to the forefront after the Supreme Court of India stayed the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations 2026, followed by agitations both for and against the regulations

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Probe punches holes, 400cr Belagavi loot case falls flat

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 6:35 am

Five killed after car jumps divider, crashes into KSRTC bus

Five youths, including two teenagers, tragically died in a horrific road accident on Tumakuru Road near Bengaluru late Saturday night. Their car, reportedly speeding, crashed into a road divider, jumped into the opposite lane, and collided head-on with a KSRTC bus, resulting in a fatal outcome.

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 6:35 am

US confirms death of Karnatakas Saketh Sreenivasaiah; father says no official info yet

Tragedy has struck for a Karnataka family as the Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed the death of 22-year-old student Saketh Sreenivasaiah in Berkeley, California. His body was recovered, and the Consulate is offering full support for repatriation. Saketh's father, awaiting official word, expressed his distress.

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 5:22 am

Thousands celebrate Shivaratri with Sri Sri in Bengaluru

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 1:41 am

Mother watches friends maternity photoshoot at Bengaluru studio, 3-year-old drowns in pond

A tragic incident unfolded at a Bengaluru studio when a three-year-old boy drowned in a pond during his pregnant mother's visit for a photoshoot. The child, Lakshveer C, reportedly wandered off while his mother was occupied. He was later found in a pond, and despite efforts, was declared dead at the hospital. An unnatural death case has been registered.

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 1:38 am

Newlywed couple injured in gas leak explosion in Bengaluru

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 1:23 am

Devotees take in the spiritual essence of Mahashivaratri

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 11:37 pm

Shivaratri draws huge crowds of devotees in Hubballi

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

Puja offered at Shiva shrine in dargah premises peacefully

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

Mahashivaratri celebrated with devotion across Belagavi

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

Grand finale of Hampi Utsav draws massive crowds

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

Now, tussle in BJP-JD(S) alliance over CM face

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 10:44 pm

Special pujas mark Mahashivaratri celebrations across NK region

Jatra draws huge crowds in Hubballi, while in Belagavi, long queues of devotees were found outside temples

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Mahashivaratri celebrations trigger great religious fervour in Kalaburagi

Hundreds of devotees from the city and surrounding villages throng Shiva temples on the occasion

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 7:49 pm

Yadgir MLA writes to CM seeking funds for infrastructure development

Channareddy Patil Tunnur has submitted a requisition to the Chief Minister urging him to earmark 585.28 crore in the State Budget

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 7:44 pm

Group detained for bid to enter fort in Kalaburagi for Shivaratri puja

It said it wanted to carry out special prayers at the Sri Swayambhu Someshwar Temple located inside the fort premises

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 7:02 pm

Idols desecrated at Gadag temple

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 6:30 pm

Two killed in chemical tank explosion in Karnatakas Mandya

Three injuried workers have been admitted to the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS).

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 6:29 pm

Tiger found dead near Gundal reservoir

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 6:24 pm

MP urges Union Labour Minister to expedite swift take over of ESI Hospital in Mangaluru by ESIC

The MP said that as required, Karnataka government has constituted Karnataka ESI Society to enable the ESIC to take over the ESI Hospital in Mangaluru

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 4:41 pm

Byrathi Basavaraj remanded into seven days CID custody in Bikla Shiva murder case

Basavaraj was arrested by CID officials at the Bengaluru airport arrival terminal soon after he landed from Ahmedabad, following the rejection of his bail plea by the Supreme Court on February 12, 2026

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 4:37 pm

Free helicopter ride for 10 students and five progressive farmers at Budanur fest, says Mandya MLA

The Budanur festival is an annual religious and cultural celebration centered around the 12-13th century Hoysala-era Ananthapadmanabha temple and Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, which draw large crowds to Budanur situated close to Mandya town

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 3:02 pm

Missing married woman found safe in Kunigal, Hassan police confirm

The 29-year-old woman, who sparked fears of foul play after disappearing following a wedding, was located unharmed with a friend

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 2:22 pm

Mysuru police arrest three, seize more than 40 grams of MDMA

It was found that one of them procured MDMA from an unknown person in Bengaluru through social media and later sold it in Mysuru

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 12:08 pm

Karnataka CMO row: BJP's Sunil Kumar demands forensic probe into 'fake' transfer note

V Sunil Kumar has demanded a forensic investigation into a forged document allegedly linked to the Karnataka Chief Minister's Office (CMO). The CMO filed a police case after a fake note, falsely claiming a health officer's appointment, circulated on social media. Kumar questions the CMO's functioning and calls for an examination of the signature to uncover a potential 'letterhead' scam.

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 11:01 am

Horrific accident in Bengaluru: 5 dead as speeding car crashes into divider, topples, collides head-on with bus coming from opposite direction

A tragic road accident near Jindal on Tumakuru Road claimed five lives late Saturday night when a speeding car crashed into a divider, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided head-on with a KSRTC bus. Four car occupants died instantly, and the critically injured driver later succumbed. The bus was carrying 42 passengers, with a few sustaining minor injuries.

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 8:42 am

A decade in the wild: Namma Tarzan makes forest his home, lives on leaves in Karnataka

Budan Khan Hosamani, a 34-year-old man, has lived in the forests near Ugargol village for nearly a decade, surviving on raw leaves and wild greens. Inspired by monkeys, he claims to have learned to identify edible plants, eschewing cooked food.

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 4:30 am

Summer checks in early, parts of Ktaka on heat alert

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 4:30 am

Addicted to online gambling, Bengaluru staffer at Indian Bank steals gold worth Rs 4 crore from customer lockers

An assistant bank manager in Bengaluru has been arrested for stealing approximately 2.7kg of gold ornaments, valued over Rs 4 crore, from customer lockers. He allegedly used the stolen gold, pledged against loans, to fund his online gambling addiction. The theft was discovered when a customer found her ornaments missing after closing her loan.

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 1:53 am

Double murder in upscale villa: After butchering parents with kitchen knife, Bengaluru techie shows no emotion at funeral, leaves after 5 minutes

Rohan Chandra Bhat, accused in the murder of his parents, attended their funeral in Bengaluru. He was brought from Nimhans for the ceremony. His sister Rashmi Bhat, who flew in from the US, also participated. Rohan, appearing detached, performed rituals briefly under tight security. The family and friends expressed shock and disbelief at the tragedy.

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 1:48 am

The best kind of romance is found in married couples

Says theatre director Taher who staged his play Miya Biwi Ke Mantakha in Bengaluru

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 12:00 am

Racing is my life, but it shouldnt define everything: Kush Maini

Kush Maini speaks to us about maintaining balance, mental strength and growing up in the sport

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 12:00 am

PIT-NDPS Act evoked against Ballaris drug kingpin

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 11:51 pm

BJP MP mocks at Cong govts 1,000th day event

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 11:44 pm

Curbs in Aland for puja at dargah

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 11:44 pm

Man stabbed to death in Kalaburagi supermarket area

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 11:34 pm

DCs notice pushes Koppal DEIC towards swift launch

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 11:30 pm

Jnana Sinchana for SSLC students from tomorrow

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 11:29 pm

Missing Berkeley students parents approach Karnataka govt

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 10:48 pm

Missing Bengaluru student in US: CS seeks MEA intervention

On Saturday, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed that it is actively coordinating with local authorities in the United States in connection with the disappearance Saketh

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 10:44 pm

Karnataka power tussle spirals into cooperative sector

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 10:02 pm

KKRTC bus conductor who dropped off elderly couple midway suspended

70-year-old Sangamesh and wife Annapurna, 60, natives of Kalaburgi city, boarded the bus at Yadgir bus stand on February 9 to visit Sangameshwar temple located at Sangam village

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 9:30 pm

Siddaramaiah: Pro-people policiesdriving Karnatakas GDP

The Times of India 14 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

Three killed, six injured in accident

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 9:10 pm