Gujarat Investa Limited, formerly known as Gujarat Investa Limited, reported a return to profitability for the first quarter of FY26. The company posted a net profit after tax and exceptional items of ₹7.93 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of ₹1.15 lakh in the previous quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Income from operations expanded significantly during the period. The company recorded total income from operations of ₹244.61 lakh, up from ₹139.79 lakh in Q4FY26. For the full year ended March 31, 2026, income from operations stood at ₹691.35 lakh.

Financial Performance Overview

The standalone unaudited financial results highlight a shift in profitability metrics for the quarter:

Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were ₹0.11, both basic and diluted, reflecting the improved bottom line. In contrast, the EPS for the preceding quarter was negative at -₹0.02.

What the Numbers Show

A notable divergence exists between the pre-tax and post-tax profit figures for Q1FY26. While the net profit before tax and exceptional items was ₹4.75 lakh, the final net profit after tax and exceptional items rose to ₹7.93 lakh. This indicates that tax benefits or other post-tax adjustments contributed positively to the final bottom line, adding approximately ₹3.18 lakh to the reported profit relative to the pre-tax figure.

The company’s paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹750.99 lakh. Reserves as shown in the balance sheet of the previous year were nil for the current reporting period, whereas they stood at ₹276.75 lakh as of March 31, 2026.

The financial results were approved by the Board of Directors and filed with the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The detailed financial statements are available on the company’s website and the BSE platform.

UK investment platform Investa has launched a reward programme granting share options to over 3,000 active users, with initial awards worth up to £1,000 at the current £10 million valuation. The initiative aims to provide customers with a financial stake in the company's future growth, challenging traditional models where only shareholders benefit from user-driven expansion. The company, focused on making options trading accessible to UK retail investors, will initially reward its most engaged users with a one-off grant of options before expanding into a wider referral model.

Programme Details and Valuation

The programme is designed to align long-term user incentives with the company's success. Investa's last valuation stood at £10 million. The theoretical value of a maximum £1,000 options grant could increase significantly if the company's valuation rises, though no financial outcome is guaranteed.

Strategic Context and Funding

The launch follows Investa transitioning from an Appointed Representative to a fully FCA-regulated firm. Investa has raised £3.6 million from over 1,000 investors via two Crowdcube campaigns. The company has also secured backing from angel investors at global banks, including Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, UBS, and HSBC, as well as hedge funds and proprietary trading firms.

Alec Beasley, Co-founder and CEO of Investa, stated that the programme addresses the imbalance where businesses scale using engaged customers while financial upside remains with shareholders. He noted that as an options trading platform, it was natural to grant options to the traders helping build the business. Investa is the trading name of Investa Markets Ltd and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.