Centrum Capital Limited has filed its Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and issued the Notice of its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. IST, to be held through video conference. The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance: Standalone and Consolidated Highlights

The Group delivered a resilient financial performance during FY2026 despite a challenging operating environment. The following table summarises the key consolidated and standalone financial metrics:

On a standalone basis, the Company recorded a Profit After Tax of ₹101 Crs. for FY2026, compared to a Net Loss of ₹69 Crs. in FY2025, reflecting the benefits of continued operational discipline and capital efficiency. The Board has not recommended any dividend for FY2025-26, with a view to conserving resources for future operations and growth.

Strategic Developments: Housing Finance Divestment and Capital Allocation

A defining strategic event of FY2026 was the completed sale of Centrum Housing Finance Limited to Weaver Services Private Limited, a new-age lending platform backed by Premji Invest, Lightspeed Partners, and Gaja Capital. The Company sold its entire stake of 56.38% (comprising 15,04,79,986 equity shares) for a total consideration of ₹42,977.08 lakhs, of which ₹5,000.00 lakhs has been retained by the buyer as deferred consideration receivable after 12 months. The transaction generated cash proceeds of nearly ₹400 Crs., earmarked primarily for debt reduction and balance sheet strengthening.

During the year, the Company also issued and allotted 7,01,26,225 Warrants on a preferential basis to JBCG Advisory Services Private Limited, a Promoter Group entity, at an issue price of ₹28.52 per Warrant, aggregating to approximately ₹200 crore. Additionally, 4,35,46,454 Equity Shares of face value ₹1/- each were allotted at an issue price of ₹34.38 per Equity Share on a preferential basis to marquee investors, raising ₹149.71 crore. Consequently, the paid-up equity share capital increased from ₹41,60,32,740 as on March 31, 2025, to ₹48,68,29,194 as on March 31, 2026.

Unity Small Finance Bank: Key Operating Metrics

Unity Small Finance Bank completed its fourth year of operations during FY2025-26 and continued to make steady progress. The following table presents the Bank's key financial and operational metrics:

The Bank's CASA ratio improved significantly to 22.5% from 15.0% in FY2025, reflecting sustained focus on building a stable and granular retail deposit franchise. The Bank remained well-capitalised with a capital adequacy ratio of 26%, significantly above regulatory requirements. Key milestones during the year included the successful migration to the Finacle Core Banking System, the launch of Gold Loans, the receipt of an AD-I license, and the issuance of over 200,000 credit cards under the Roarbank programme in partnership with Fintech Farm.

Advisory and Wealth Businesses: Operational Highlights

The Investment Banking franchise advised on several marquee transactions during the year, including the IPOs of CIEL HR Services Limited, Pranav Constructions Limited, and Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited. The Infrastructure Advisory team structured a ₹360 Crs. bridge financing for the completion of three road projects. The Debt Capital Markets team executed notable mandates including a ₹400 Crs. and ₹200 Crs. fundraise for IndusInd General Insurance Company Limited, a ₹500 Crs. fundraise for Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and a ₹500 Crs. fundraise for Shriram Finance Limited, among others.

Centrum Wealth Limited managed client assets of approximately ₹40,000 Crs. across 18 cities and received five prestigious global industry recognitions during FY2025-26, including recognition at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 as India's Best for Client Service, and accolades at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2025 and the Asset Triple A Private Capital Awards 2025.

Modulus Alternatives successfully closed India Credit Opportunities Fund II (ICOF II) at a gross commitment of ₹714 Crs. and launched India Credit Opportunities Fund III (ICOF III) with a target corpus of ₹2,000 Crs., including a ₹1,000 Crs. green shoe option. The inaugural fund, CCOF (Fund I), raised ₹362 Crs. and was fully exited with zero credit losses across 15 investments.

48th AGM: Agenda and E-Voting Details

The 48th AGM will consider 10 resolutions. The key details and e-voting schedule are as follows:

Key resolutions to be considered at the AGM include adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY2025-26, re-appointment of Mr. Rishad Byramjee as Non-Executive Director, re-appointment of M/s. Sharp & Tannan as Statutory Auditors for a second term of five years, approval for raising funds through issue of securities up to ₹1,000 Crore, approval of material related party transactions, appointment of Mr. Sandip Ghose as Independent Director for five years from July 16, 2026 to July 15, 2031, appointment of Mr. Manmohan Shetty as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, and authorization for charitable donations up to ₹1 crore or the limits under Section 181 of the Companies Act, 2013, whichever is higher.

The Annual Report and AGM Notice have been uploaded on the Company's website at www.centrum.co.in and on CDSL's website at www.evotingindia.com . The statutory auditors M/s. Sharp & Tannan have confirmed that there are no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks in their report for FY2025-26.

Centrum Capital Ltd has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new directors, Sandip Ghose and Manmohan Shetty. The Board of Directors approved the appointments via a circular resolution on July 16, 2026. These strategic additions aim to leverage the extensive experience of both individuals in the financial and entertainment sectors to guide the company's future direction.

Sandip Ghose has been appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective July 16, 2026. His tenure is set for five consecutive years, subject to the approval of the shareholders. Ghose brings a wealth of regulatory and financial sector experience, having previously served as the Director of the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an educational initiative of SEBI. Before his role at NISM, he was the Head of Human Resources at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and served as Chief of Staff and Advisor to three successive RBI Governors—Dr. C. Rangarajan, Dr. Bimal Jalan, and Dr. Y.V. Reddy—over a nine-year period.

Manmohan Shetty has been appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, effective August 5, 2026. His appointment is also subject to shareholder approval. Shetty is a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment economy and the Founder of Adlabs Films Limited and Adlabs Entertainment Limited. His portfolio includes creating India's largest IMAX dome theatre and establishing the theme park brand "Imagicaa". He has also held key positions in government bodies, including the Chairmanship of the National Film Development Corporation.

The disclosures were made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that neither appointee is related to any existing director, nor are they debarred from holding the office of director by SEBI or any other authority.

Details of Appointments