Indbank merchant banking Services Limited's Board of Directors successfully concluded its 201st meeting held on April 20, 2026, at Chennai, approving the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The meeting commenced at 5:10 PM and concluded at 6:30 PM, with the board reviewing the company's financial performance in compliance with Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance Overview

For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a profit of ₹712.48 lakhs, compared to ₹846.33 lakhs in the previous year. The total revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹2,511.27 lakhs, while total income reached ₹2,515.29 lakhs. The earnings per equity share (basic and diluted) for the year was recorded at ₹1.61, down from ₹1.91 in the previous year.

Quarterly Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q4FY26), the company reported a profit of ₹121.37 lakhs, with total revenue from operations at ₹589.48 lakhs. This represents a decline from the preceding quarter's profit of ₹191.66 lakhs on revenue of ₹625.23 lakhs. The quarter's performance included a net loss on fair value changes of ₹45.84 lakhs.

Balance Sheet Position

As of March 31, 2026, the company's total assets stood at ₹12,313.93 lakhs, an increase from ₹11,788.95 lakhs in the previous year. Cash and cash equivalents improved to ₹141.06 lakhs from ₹99.62 lakhs. Equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹4,437.82 lakhs, while other equity increased to ₹5,436.27 lakhs from ₹4,727.35 lakhs.

Auditor's Report and Compliance

The statutory auditors, Anand & Ponnappan, Chartered Accountants, issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial results. The auditors' report confirms that the financial results give a true and fair view in conformity with Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act 2013. The company also submitted a declaration regarding the unmodified opinion in the auditors' report under Regulation 33 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations.

The formal notification was issued by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Chitra M.A., with the documents being communicated to both Bombay Stock Exchange (Scrip Code: 511473) and National Stock Exchange of India (Scrip Code: INDBANK).

The Central Bank of Bahrain has confirmed that financial institutions across the kingdom are operating at the highest level of security readiness amid ongoing regional developments. Despite the elevated security measures, banking and financial services continue to function normally, providing regular services to customers throughout the country.

Enhanced Security Measures

The Central Bank's announcement indicates that Bahrain's financial sector has implemented comprehensive security protocols in response to regional developments affecting the broader Middle East area. Financial institutions have elevated their security readiness to the highest level while maintaining operational continuity.

Operational Resilience

Bahrain's financial sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience during this period of heightened security awareness. Banks across the country are functioning according to their normal schedules while implementing enhanced security measures as directed by the Central Bank. The dual focus on security and operational continuity reflects the robust infrastructure and preparedness measures of the kingdom's financial institutions.

Sector Stability and Preparedness

The Central Bank's confirmation of the highest security readiness level underscores the proactive approach taken by Bahrain's financial sector. Financial services providers have successfully balanced enhanced security protocols with regular business activities, ensuring uninterrupted access to banking services for customers.

This coordinated response between the Central Bank and financial institutions demonstrates the effectiveness of the sector's contingency planning and risk management frameworks. The ability to maintain normal operations while operating at maximum security readiness provides reassurance to customers and stakeholders about the sector's preparedness and operational resilience during times of regional uncertainty.