Coral India Finance PAT falls 15% in FY26; AGM set for September 11
Coral India Finance and Housing Limited scheduled its 32nd AGM for September 11, 2026, proposing a ₹0.20 per share final dividend. FY26 results reveal a 15.46% drop in PAT to ₹1,478.62 lakh due to lower investment income, despite a 5.79% rise in rental revenue. The company remains debt-free with enhanced liquidity.

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Coral India Finance and Housing Limited has scheduled its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, September 11, 2026. The meeting will be conducted via Video Conference or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). Shareholders can participate remotely and cast votes electronically through the National Securities Depositories Limited (NSDL) e-voting system.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting on May 25, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹0.20 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This recommendation is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. If approved, the dividend will be paid on or before October 10, 2026, with a record date of August 28, 2026.
Financial Performance for FY26
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Coral India Finance reported a total income of ₹2,048.42 lakh, a decline of 21.13% from ₹2,597.06 lakh in FY25. Profit after tax (PAT) fell by 15.46% to ₹1,478.62 lakh from ₹1,749.01 lakh in the previous year. Earnings per share (EPS) decreased to ₹3.67 from ₹4.34.
The decline in profitability was primarily attributable to fluctuations in market-linked investment income. Income from financial investments (excluding rental income) stood at ₹1,093.90 lakh, down 23.97% from ₹1,438.70 lakh in FY25. Conversely, rental income from investment properties grew by 5.79% to ₹954.52 lakh from ₹902.31 lakh.
| Metric | FY26 (₹ Lakh) | FY25 (₹ Lakh) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 2,048.42 | 2,597.06 | -21.13 |
| EBITDA | 1,730.80 | 2,126.03 | -18.59 |
| Profit After Tax | 1,478.62 | 1,749.01 | -15.46 |
| EPS (₹) | 3.67 | 4.34 | -15.44 |
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The company maintained a debt-free balance sheet with strong liquidity. Liquid assets stood at ₹13,620.74 lakh as of March 31, 2026, an increase from ₹12,459.35 lakh in the previous year. Cash and cash equivalents rose significantly to ₹1,973.43 lakh from ₹1,587.93 lakh. Current liabilities decreased to ₹323.73 lakh from ₹396.33 lakh, improving the current ratio to 45.49 times from 34.14 times.
Corporate Governance and Dividend Details
The AGM agenda includes the adoption of audited standalone financial statements for FY26 and the re-appointment of Mrs. Meeta Sheth as a Non-Executive Director, liable to retire by rotation. The company continues to adhere to SEBI guidelines, mandating electronic payment of dividends only to shareholders with updated bank mandates. Tax at source (TDS) will be deducted as per the Income Tax Act, 2025.
Shareholders holding shares in physical form are advised to update their KYC and bank details with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., to ensure timely receipt of dividends. Those without registered email addresses will receive access links via postal mail.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between operating rental income growth (5.79%) and overall revenue decline (21.13%) highlights the company's heavy reliance on volatile capital markets for its top line. While the core real estate asset base generated stable cash flows, the significant drop in financial investment income drove the broader contraction in earnings, underscoring the sensitivity of the company's profit model to market conditions.
Historical Stock Returns for Coral India Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.86% | +3.80% | +9.26% | -1.16% | -24.18% | -11.29% |
How might management adjust its investment strategy to mitigate the volatility in financial investment income that drove the 21% revenue decline?
Given the debt-free status and high liquidity, will Coral India consider strategic acquisitions or increasing dividend payouts beyond the recommended ₹0.20 per share?
What is the outlook for rental income growth from the existing property portfolio, and are there plans to expand the real estate asset base to reduce reliance on market-linked investments?

































