ARC Finance Limited held its 44th Annual General Meeting on September 30, 2026, through Video Conferencing. The meeting focused on the adoption of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, and the re-appointment of key leadership.

The proceedings commenced at 2:30 pm under the chairmanship of Virendra Kumar Soni. Sweety Agarwal served as the Company Secretary, managing the procedural aspects of the virtual meeting in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs guidelines.

Resolutions passed

Members considered and adopted the audited financial statements for FY26 along with the Board of Directors' report and auditor's reports. A significant ordinary resolution involved the re-appointment of Shikha Singhal as Executive Director. She retired by rotation during this cycle but offered herself for re-appointment, which was approved by the shareholders.

Voting and scrutiny process

The company facilitated voting through two primary channels to ensure member participation:

• Remote e-voting: Available from September 27, 2026, at 9:00 am until September 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
• Venue voting: Conducted during the AGM using the NSDL e-voting portal and Insta Poll system for members who had not voted remotely.

Akhil Agarwal, a Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed by the Board as the Scrutinizer to oversee the electronic voting process. He was tasked with scrutinizing votes cast both remotely and during the live session.

Meeting conclusion

The Company Secretary addressed member queries, with clarifications provided by Director Shikha Singhal. The meeting concluded at 3:00 pm after a vote of thanks from the Chairperson. Results of the voting are scheduled to be published on the company website and stock exchange platforms within two working days.

ARC Finance has confirmed the schedule for its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM), set for Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) starting at 2:30 pm.

The disclosure precedes the company’s annual report release for FY26, which showed a significant contraction in profitability despite top-line growth. Net profit after tax (PAT) declined by approximately 78% to ₹72.46 lakh from ₹331.25 lakh in the previous year.

Financial Performance

Total income rose 20% to ₹2,808.64 lakh in FY26, up from ₹2,329.60 lakh in FY25. This growth was primarily driven by a surge in interest income, which more than doubled to ₹610.82 lakh from ₹253.76 lakh. Sale of products and services also contributed, increasing to ₹219.51 lakh from ₹207.56 lakh.

However, total expenses expanded significantly to ₹2,710.71 lakh from ₹1,881.98 lakh. While finance costs dropped sharply to ₹37.58 lakh from ₹168.69 lakh, other expenses and purchase of stock in trade increased. The company recorded a provision for tax of ₹25.46 lakh against ₹116.38 lakh in the prior year.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue growth and profit decline highlights margin pressure. Although interest income surged 140%, it was offset by a rise in purchase of stock in trade to ₹216.81 lakh from ₹158.41 lakh. Additionally, while finance costs fell significantly, overall operating expenses remained elevated, compressing the net profit margin from 14.2% in FY25 to 2.6% in FY26.

Book Closure and AGM Details

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Thursday, September 24, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Shareholders on record as of September 23, 2026, are eligible to vote.

The Board of Directors approved the agenda during a meeting held on September 4, 2026. The Annual Report for FY26, including the Notice convening the AGM, has been dispatched electronically to members with registered email IDs. It is also available for download from the company’s website and the NSDL e-voting portal.

Key Agenda Items

The primary business items for the AGM include:

• Adoption of Financials: Receive, consider, and adopt the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the reports of the Auditors and the Board of Directors.
• Director Reappointment: Reappoint Mrs. Shikha Singhal (DIN: 9720474) as an Executive Director. She retires by rotation at this meeting and is eligible for reappointment.

Voting and Participation Details

Remote e-voting will open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 9:00 am and close on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate remote e-voting. The e-voting module will be disabled after the deadline.

Members can join the virtual meeting 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 1,000 members, excluding large shareholders (holding 2% or more), promoters, institutional investors, and key managerial personnel. Mr. Akhil Agarwal, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process.

Director Profile

Mrs. Shikha Singhal, aged 37, was first appointed to the board on March 11, 2025. She serves as an Executive Director and is involved in the company’s decision-making processes regarding operations and growth. As of March 31, 2026, she holds no shares in ARC Finance and has one other listed company board membership.

Sweety Agarwal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, issued the notice to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Calcutta Stock Exchange.