Key Corp Limited returned to profitability in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting a net profit of ₹924.40 lakh. This marks a significant recovery from the net loss of ₹961.61 lakh recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company's total revenue from operations surged to ₹945.84 lakh in Q1FY26, driven primarily by a net gain on fair value changes of ₹937.97 lakh, compared to ₹11.53 lakh in the previous quarter.

The board approved unaudited financial results for the quarter, which were reviewed by statutory auditors V.P. Aditya & Company. The report confirmed compliance with Indian Accounting Standards and SEBI regulations. Total expenses for the quarter were contained at ₹21.44 lakh, a sharp decrease from ₹973.27 lakh in the prior quarter, contributing to the turnaround.

Governance and Strategic Approvals

In a strategic move to expand its business scope, the board approved the alteration of the object clause of the Memorandum of Association. The proposed changes aim to align the company's activities with the Companies Act, 2013, and facilitate expansion into housing finance, diversified lending, and insurance distribution. These alterations are subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot.

The board also approved the enhancement of borrowing powers up to an aggregate limit of ₹500 crore and the creation of mortgages and charges over assets to secure borrowings. Both resolutions require shareholder consent. To facilitate these approvals, the board appointed Mr. Ankit Dhanotia of M/s ADJ & Associates as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process.

Board Appointments

Strengthening its governance structure, the board appointed Mr. Yogesh Yashpaul Chadha and Mr. Devesh Srivastava as Additional Directors (Independent and Non-Executive) for a term of five years commencing July 15, 2026. Mr. Chadha brings extensive experience from roles at Sharekhan Limited and Mirae Asset, while Mr. Srivastava is the former Chairman and Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re). Their appointments are also subject to shareholder approval.

Financial Metrics

The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of ₹15.41 for the quarter, excluding other comprehensive income. Key financial ratios indicate a current ratio of 10.06 times and a net profit margin of 97.73%. The gross NPA ratio stood at 9.09%, while the net NPA ratio was 8.18% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Key Corp Limited appointed Mr. Yogesh Yashpaul Chadha and Mr. Devesh Srivastava as Additional Directors (Independent and Non-Executive) for a term of five years commencing July 15, 2026, subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. The board approved the appointments at its meeting held on July 15, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. These strategic additions aim to strengthen the company's governance framework as it seeks to expand its financial services portfolio.

Mr. Yogesh Yashpaul Chadha brings 37 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior CXO positions at banks such as Riyadh Investment Company, HSBC, and JP Morgan Chase. He is currently the Chairman of Sharekhan Limited and serves on the boards of Mirae Asset Investment Managers and Mirae Asset Financial Services. Mr. Devesh Srivastava, the former Chairman & Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), joins with extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, including international exposure in the UK and Europe.

The company confirmed that both appointees are not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or any other authority. The appointments were intimated to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The board meeting commenced at 01:30 PM and concluded at 02:30 PM on July 15, 2026.

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