Mehta Integrated Finance Limited Mehta Integrated Finance reported a net loss of ₹8.46 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a significant reversal from the net profit of ₹7.02 lakh posted in the corresponding period of FY26.

The company's total income fell by approximately 70% year-on-year, dropping to ₹6.61 lakh from ₹22.23 lakh. Despite the sharp decline in revenue, total expenses remained relatively stable at ₹15.07 lakh, compared to ₹15.21 lakh in Q1FY26. This divergence between falling income and sticky costs drove the bottom-line deterioration.

Financial Performance

The unaudited standalone results, approved by the Board of Directors on August 14, 2026, highlight a challenging operational environment for the Ahmedabad-based firm. The earnings per share (EPS) turned negative at ₹-0.17, down from ₹0.14 in the previous year.

What the Numbers Show

The financial data reveals a severe compression in operating leverage. With expenses remaining nearly flat while income contracted by over two-thirds, the company’s cost structure appears inflexible relative to its current revenue generation capacity. The absence of any disclosed exceptional items or tax adjustments means the entire swing in profitability is attributable to core operational underperformance against fixed overheads.

Balance Sheet Position

As of the reporting date, the paid-up equity share capital stood at ₹500 lakh. The reserves (excluding revaluation reserve) were reported at ₹0, indicating that accumulated profits have been fully eroded or distributed, leaving no buffer against recent losses. The full format of the results is available on the BSE website and the company’s official portal.

Mehta Integrated Finance reported a standalone loss of ₹8.46 lakh for the first quarter of FY26 (ended June 30, 2026), a reversal from the profit of ₹0.54 lakh recorded in the fourth quarter of FY25. The company’s total income fell sharply to ₹6.61 lakh, down from ₹16.43 lakh in the prior quarter, while total expenses rose marginally to ₹15.07 lakh from ₹15.90 lakh.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results during a meeting held on August 14, 2026. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors Asim Ravindra & Associates.

Financial Performance Breakdown

The company generated no revenue from operations in the quarter. Total income was derived entirely from other sources, which saw a significant contraction compared to the previous quarter.

Income Components

Other income declined significantly to ₹6.61 lakh from ₹16.43 lakh in the previous quarter. This reduction was driven by lower interest income and miscellaneous gains, despite a rise in dividend income.

• Dividend Income: Increased to ₹6.15 lakh from ₹3.97 lakh.
• Interest Income: Dropped to ₹0.00 lakh from ₹4.62 lakh.
• Profit on Long Term Investment: Recorded at ₹0.47 lakh, up from nil.

Expense Structure

Total expenses stood at ₹15.07 lakh, an increase from ₹15.90 lakh in the prior quarter. Employee benefits remained the largest expense component, followed by other expenses including professional fees and annual fees.

• Employee Benefits: ₹6.13 lakh (down from ₹6.54 lakh).
• Other Expenses: ₹3.89 lakh (up from ₹2.33 lakh), largely due to annual fees of ₹3.84 lakh.
• Depreciation: ₹0.22 lakh (down from ₹0.28 lakh).

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between dividend income and interest income highlights a shift in the composition of other income. While dividend receipts rose to ₹6.15 lakh, interest income vanished entirely, falling from ₹4.62 lakh in Q4FY25. This structural change in income sources, combined with relatively fixed operating costs, contributed to the quarterly loss despite the increase in dividend inflows.

Auditor’s Report

Asim Ravindra & Associates, Chartered Accountants, issued their limited review report on August 14, 2026. The auditors stated that nothing came to their attention to cause them to believe that the statement of unaudited financial results did not disclose the information required under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, or that it contained any material misstatement.