Franklin Leasing & Finance Limited has scheduled a board meeting for August 26, 2026, to consider and approve the financial results for FY25-26.

The meeting will also address the reappointment of M/s. SSRV & Associates as statutory auditors and finalize details for the company’s 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Key Agenda Items

Pursuant to Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors will convene at the company’s registered office in Delhi at 3:00 pm. The agenda includes:

• Approval of the Director’s Report and Management Discussion & Analysis for FY25-26.
• Fixing dates for the closure of the Register of Members and transfer books.
• Finalizing the calendar, venue, and notice for the 34th AGM.
• Appointment of a scrutinizer for e-voting and poll processes.
• Reappointment of SSRV & Associates as statutory auditors for a three-year term until the conclusion of the 37th AGM in 2029.

Auditor Reappointment

The board will seek shareholder approval to extend the tenure of SSRV & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Registration No.: 135901W). The firm will serve as statutory auditor from the conclusion of the 34th AGM through the 37th AGM in 2029.

Regulatory Compliance

The intimation was issued on August 22, 2026, by Swati Vijay, Company Secretary. The meeting aims to ensure compliance with statutory registers maintained under the Companies Act, 2013.

Franklin Leasing and Finance Limited reported a decline in financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with net profit falling to ₹17.34 lakh from ₹20.79 lakh in the previous year. The company's total revenue from operations decreased to ₹960.01 lakh in FY26, compared to ₹1,358.88 lakh in FY25, primarily driven by a reduction in income from the sale of shares. The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results during a meeting held on May 21, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company's interest income for the year stood at ₹151.78 lakh, an increase from ₹109.13 lakh in the prior year. However, income from the sale of shares dropped significantly to ₹807.49 lakh from ₹1,249.60 lakh in FY25. Total expenses for FY26 were reported at ₹936.58 lakh, lower than the ₹1,330.79 lakh recorded in the previous financial year. Profit before tax for the period was ₹23.43 lakh, down from ₹28.09 lakh in FY25.

Operational Metrics

Earnings per share (EPS) for the year decreased to ₹0.110 from ₹0.132 in the corresponding previous year. The company's paid-up equity share capital remained constant at 1,57,82,400 shares with a face value of ₹10.00. The statutory auditors, SSRV & Associates, provided an unmodified opinion on the standalone annual financial results, confirming compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flows

The total assets of the company as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹3,822.27 lakh, a slight decrease from ₹3,898.26 lakh in the previous year. Financial assets constituted the majority of the total assets, amounting to ₹3,308.55 lakh. The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of (₹390.54) lakh, while investing activities generated a positive cash flow of ₹460.25 lakh. Consequently, the closing cash and cash equivalents for the year increased to ₹108.72 lakh from ₹39.01 lakh at the end of FY25.