Continental Securities has released its audited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, following a Board meeting held on May 08, 2026. The company, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) registered with the Reserve Bank of India and classified as a Base Layer NBFC (NBFC-BL), reported robust financial performance for the fiscal year with notable growth in profitability and revenue. The statutory auditors, R.P. Khandelwal & Associates (FRN 001795C), issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial results, as declared by Chief Financial Officer Hemant Gupta pursuant to Regulation 33(3)(d) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. In compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company subsequently filed newspaper clippings of the audited financial results with BSE Limited. The results were published in Financial Express (English) and Jansatta (Regional Language) on May 08, 2026, and the filing was submitted by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Pravita Khandelwal on May 09, 2026. The results are also accessible on the company's website at www.continentalsecuritiesltd.com .

Financial Performance for FY26

For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Continental Securities recorded strong year-on-year growth across key financial metrics. Total income rose to INR 394.40 lakh from INR 284.08 lakh in the previous year, driven primarily by interest income, which increased to INR 393.80 lakh from INR 274.86 lakh. Total expenses for the year were marginally higher at INR 104.13 lakh compared to INR 102.86 lakh in the prior year, reflecting disciplined cost management even as the business scaled.

The profit before tax for the year stood at INR 290.26 lakh, a significant jump from INR 181.22 lakh in FY25. After accounting for a total tax expense of INR 71.24 lakh, the net profit for the period reached INR 219.03 lakh, compared to INR 132.86 lakh in the previous year. The Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the year were reported at INR 0.72, up from INR 0.51 in the previous year. The company operates in a single reportable segment — Non-Banking Financial Activities — with all operations carried out within India.

The following table summarises the key financial results:

Profit Appropriation

Of the net profit of INR 219.03 lakh for FY26, INR 43.81 lakh was transferred to Statutory & Standard Reserve under Section 45IC of the RBI Act, and INR 14.63 lakh was paid as dividend for FY25. The net profit after these transfers stood at INR 160.59 lakh. Together with the brought-forward balance of INR 319.90 lakh from the previous year, the balance carried forward to the next year amounts to INR 480.49 lakh.

Dividend Recommendation

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.05 per equity share, representing 2.5% of the face value of Rs. 2/- each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. In accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the trading window for dealing in the securities of the company opened 48 hours after the results were made public on May 08, 2026.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of March 31, 2026, the company's total assets stood at INR 2,724.23 lakh, a significant increase from INR 1,824.80 lakh in the previous year. This growth was largely driven by financial assets, specifically loans, which increased to INR 2,620.90 lakh from INR 1,742.66 lakh. Total equity also rose to INR 2,596.49 lakh from INR 1,730.59 lakh, supported by equity share capital of INR 609.06 lakh and other equity of INR 1,987.43 lakh.

Cash Flow Summary

The cash flow statement for the year ended March 31, 2026, showed a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of INR 31.38 lakh. Net cash used in operating activities was INR 596.01 lakh, primarily reflecting a significant increase in loans and advances of INR 871.61 lakh. Net cash used in investing activities was INR 2.03 lakh on account of fixed asset purchases. Cash flow from financing activities was INR 629.42 lakh, supported by proceeds from the issue of share capital of INR 654.90 lakh. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year totalled INR 50.76 lakh, comprising cash on hand of INR 9.09 lakh and bank balances of INR 41.66 lakh.

Regulatory Disclosures

In compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Continental Securities filed newspaper clippings of its audited financial results with BSE Limited. The results were published in Financial Express (English) and Jansatta (Regional Language) on May 08, 2026. The filing was submitted by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Pravita Khandelwal on May 09, 2026, and the results remain accessible on the company's website.

Continental Securities Limited has informed the BSE that its net worth has exceeded ₹25 Crore as at the end of the fourth quarter of the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This development was noted during the Board of Directors meeting held on May 08, 2026, at which the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026 were considered and approved.

Corporate Governance Provisions Now Applicable

With the net worth crossing the ₹25 Crore threshold, the Corporate Governance provisions under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 have become applicable to the Company. Specifically, this is in accordance with Regulation 15(2)(a) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

The following regulatory provisions are now applicable to Continental Securities Limited:

• Regulations 17 to 27 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
• Clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46
• Para C, D and E of Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

Key Compliance Details

The table below summarises the key details of this regulatory development:

Compliance Timeline

As stipulated under Regulation 15(2)(a) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Continental Securities Limited is required to ensure compliance with the aforesaid Corporate Governance provisions within a period of six months. The intimation was submitted by Pravita Khandelwal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on May 08, 2026.