Dividend income stood at Rs 25.54 crore during the quarter, while interest income came in at Rs 9.88 crore. The company also reported a turnaround in fair value changes, posting a gain of Rs 1.01 crore versus a loss in the year-ago period.
Total income rose to Rs 42.16 crore from Rs 16.61 crore a year earlier, reflecting strong portfolio performance amid market volatility. Tax expenses declined significantly during the quarter, further aiding net profit growth.
Total expenses increased modestly to Rs 11.69 crore from Rs 10.02 crore in the year-ago quarter. Employee benefit costs and other expenses saw a slight uptick, but remained broadly stable relative to income growth.
The board has recommended a dividend of Rs 3.4 per share (340%) on a face value of Rs 1 per share. The dividend will be paid after shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.
For the full year ended March 2026, profit after tax rose to Rs 433.68 crore from Rs 312.09 crore in the previous year, while total income increased to Rs 403.47 crore from Rs 306.22 crore.
