Crest Ventures Limited promoters have declared that no encumbrance was created on the shares held by them during the financial year 2025-2026. The declaration was submitted to the stock exchanges and the company's Audit Committee on April 07, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Vijay Choraria, a promoter of crest ventures , made the declaration on behalf of the promoter and promoter group. As on March 31, 2026, the group collectively holds 1,98,43,390 shares, representing a 69.75% stake in the company.

The filing confirms that neither the promoters nor the promoter group pledged or created any direct or indirect charge on these shares during the specified financial year. This disclosure provides shareholders with clarity regarding the leverage status of the company's primary owners.

The shareholding distribution within the promoter group includes Fine Estates Private Limited as the largest holder. The following table details the individual holdings as of March 31, 2026:

The declaration was signed by Vijay Choraria and addressed to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and the Audit Committee of Crest Ventures Limited.

Crest Ventures Limited has reported a standalone net profit of ₹3,949.63 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a decline from ₹7,882.43 lakh in the previous year. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval. The company's consolidated investment portfolio grew to ₹285.35 crore, while real estate investments at cost reached ₹998.30 crore.

Financial Performance

For the year ended March 31, 2026, total income decreased to ₹11,669.28 lakh from ₹16,414.03 lakh in FY25. Revenue from operations stood at ₹11,653.20 lakh, compared to ₹16,410.31 lakh in the prior year. Basic earnings per share (EPS) fell to ₹14.00 from ₹27.96 in the previous year.

Consolidated Results

On a consolidated basis, Q4 net profit rose to 84M rupees from 77M rupees in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. However, Q4 consolidated revenue declined to 320M rupees from 476M rupees year-on-year. The consolidated ICD/Loan book (net off debt) stood at ₹115.81 crore, with cash and cash equivalents of ₹129.02 crore.

Investment and Real Estate Portfolio

The consolidated value of investments at market value increased to ₹285.35 crore in FY26 from ₹177.33 crore in FY25. This includes listed shares, unlisted shares, and mutual funds. The consolidated value of investments in real estate at cost rose to ₹998.30 crore for FY26, compared to ₹543.11 crore in the previous year.

Ongoing and Upcoming Projects

Crest Ventures is executing projects with a gross development value of ₹3,335 crore. Key ongoing projects include Crest 4 Pali Hill in Mumbai (GDV ₹300 crore) and Crest Saidale in Breach Candy (GDV ₹1,300 crore). Upcoming projects include Crest Legacy in Dadar (GDV ₹2,200 crore) and Crest Aspen in Andheri (GDV ₹370 crore).

Corporate Governance

The board approved the re-appointment of M/s. Mathur & Co., Chartered Accountants, as internal auditors for FY2026-2027. Mr. Manish Jadhav has been designated as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a term of three years commencing May 22, 2026. The 44th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2026, with the record date fixed as August 14, 2026.