Franklin Leasing FY26 Net Profit at ₹17.34 Lakh
Franklin Leasing and Finance Limited reported a net profit of ₹17.34 lakh for FY26, with total income of ₹960.01 lakh and expenses of ₹936.58 lakh. The Board approved the audited results on May 21, 2026, confirming an unmodified opinion from statutory auditors.

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Franklin Leasing and Finance Limited has released its audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net profit of ₹17.34 lakh for the fiscal year, compared to ₹20.79 lakh in the previous year. Total income for the period stood at ₹960.01 lakh, down from ₹1,358.88 lakh in the corresponding period last year.
Financial Performance
The company's revenue from operations for the year ended March 31, 2026, was ₹960.01 lakh. This figure includes interest income of ₹151.78 lakh and dividend income of ₹0.74 lakh. Additionally, the sale of shares contributed ₹807.49 lakh to the total revenue. In comparison, the previous year's revenue from operations was significantly higher at ₹1,358.88 lakh, largely driven by share sales amounting to ₹1,249.60 lakh.
Total expenses for the year were reported at ₹936.58 lakh. A major component of the expenses was purchases of stock-in-trade, which amounted to ₹848.83 lakh. Employee benefits expense for the year was ₹21.62 lakh, while finance costs stood at ₹0.62 lakh.
Key Metrics
The profit before tax for the year was ₹23.43 lakh, a decrease from the ₹28.09 lakh reported in the prior year. The company paid a current tax of ₹6.09 lakh during the fiscal year. Earnings per equity share (basic and diluted) for continuing operations were recorded at ₹0.110 for the year ended March 31, 2026.
| Metric | Year Ended 31-03-2026 (₹ in Lakh) | Year Ended 31-03-2025 (₹ in Lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue From Operations | 960.01 | 1,358.88 |
| Total Income | 960.01 | 1,358.88 |
| Total Expenses | 936.58 | 1,330.79 |
| Profit Before Tax | 23.43 | 28.09 |
| Net Profit | 17.34 | 20.79 |
| Earnings Per Share (Basic) | 0.110 | 0.132 |
Assets and Liabilities
As of March 31, 2026, the company's total assets were valued at ₹3,822.27 lakh. Financial assets constituted the majority of this amount, totaling ₹3,308.55 lakh, which included loans of ₹2,307.51 lakh and investments of ₹701.38 lakh. Non-financial assets were recorded at ₹513.72 lakh, consisting primarily of inventories.
On the liabilities side, total equity stood at ₹3,807.98 lakh, while total liabilities were reported at ₹14.29 lakh. The company's cash and cash equivalents as of the reporting date were ₹108.72 lakh, comprising cash in hand of ₹33.05 lakh and deposits with banks of ₹75.67 lakh.
Board Approval
The audited financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on May 21, 2026. The statutory auditors, SSRV & Associates, issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone annual financial results.
Historical Stock Returns for Franklin Leasing & Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -18.91% | -27.12% | -6.60% |
Given the significant decline in share sales revenue from ₹1,249.60 lakh to ₹807.49 lakh, what strategic shifts is Franklin Leasing and Finance planning to diversify and stabilize its revenue streams going forward?
With loans comprising ₹2,307.51 lakh of total assets, how might rising interest rate volatility or credit quality deterioration impact the company's loan portfolio performance in FY2027?
As net profit has declined for two consecutive years, what operational efficiency measures or new business initiatives is the management considering to reverse this downward earnings trend?






























