Centrum Capital grants 16.04 lakh stock options at ₹12.50

Centrum Capital has approved the grant of 16,04,730 stock options under its ESOP Plan 2017 and ESOP Scheme 2017. The options, effective from June 03, 2026, carry an exercise price of ₹12.50 per share. This move is part of the company's employee compensation strategy under the SEBI (SBEB) Regulations, 2021.

The grant was administered by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The options are subject to a minimum vesting period of one year from the date of grant. Eligible employees can exercise these options up to five years from the grant date, adhering to the conditions specified in the ESOP Plan 2017 and ESOP Scheme 2017.

The disclosures were made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intimation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on June 03, 2026.

Key Details of the Grant

Particulars	Details
Options Granted	16,04,730
Exercise Price	₹12.50 per share
Effective Date	June 03, 2026
Vesting Period	Minimum one year from grant date
Exercise Period	Up to 5 years from grant date

The company confirmed that the scheme is in terms of SEBI (SBEB) Regulations, 2021. No options have been exercised, lapsed, or varied in terms at this stage, as the communication pertains solely to the grant of stock options.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.59%	-3.13%	-11.53%	-25.58%	-33.27%	-41.96%

Centrum Capital Limited has announced its audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,868.29 lakh for the year, a significant turnaround from the net loss of ₹14,858.28 lakh recorded in the previous fiscal year. Consolidated revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹3,76,296.81 lakh, representing a 13% increase compared to the prior year.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,822.33 lakh, reversing a loss of ₹2,050 lakh in the same quarter of the previous year. Total income for the quarter was ₹1,04,862.26 lakh, while total expenses amounted to ₹1,02,039.93 lakh. The board has also approved the re-appointment of M/s. Sharp & Tannan, Chartered Accountants, as the statutory auditors for a second term of five years, subject to shareholder approval.

Key Financial Metrics

The following table outlines the consolidated financial performance for the year and quarter ended March 31, 2026:

Particulars	Year Ended Mar 31, 2026 (₹ in Lakhs)	Year Ended Mar 31, 2025 (₹ in Lakhs)	Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026 (₹ in Lakhs)
Total Revenue from operations	3,76,296.81	3,49,340.01	1,02,968.92
Total Income	4,12,663.69	3,66,132.44	1,04,862.26
Total Expenses	4,12,663.69	3,66,132.44	1,02,039.93
Profit/(Loss) for the period	4,868.29	(14,858.28)	2,822.33
Earnings Per Share (Basic)	0.29	(0.49)	0.91

Fundraising Approvals

The Board of Directors approved raising funds up to ₹1,000 crore through the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). Additionally, the board delegated powers to raise funds up to ₹1,000 crore through the issue of securities via rights issue or private placement, including Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).

Operational Highlights

The company's subsidiary, Unity Small Finance Bank, reported a net profit of ₹154 crore for FY26, with total income growing 10% year-on-year to ₹3,133 crore. The bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) stood at 26%, comfortably above regulatory requirements. Centrum Wealth reported client assets of approximately ₹40,000 crore, while the Private Credit vertical launched its third performing credit fund targeting ₹2,000 crores.

The Board meeting, held on May 21, 2026, also approved the transfer of the company's Merchant Banking Division to its step-down subsidiary, necessitated by RBI regulations. Consequently, the company has prepared its financial statements in accordance with Division II of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.