Octal credit capital Limited announced that its Board of Directors has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Arihant Patni as Whole Time Director for a five-year term. The decision was made during the board meeting held on March 25, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Re-appointment Details

The board has approved Mr. Patni's re-appointment for a period of 5 years, commencing from March 29, 2026 to March 28, 2031. This re-appointment comes as his existing term as Whole Time Director is set to end on March 28, 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by the company's shareholders at the ensuing General Meeting.

Director Profile

Mr. Arihant Patni brings substantial experience to his role as Whole Time Director. He has been associated with the company since his first appointment to the board on March 29, 2016. At 34 years of age, he holds a B.Com qualification and has 13 years of experience in finance and banking.

Professional Associations

Mr. Patni serves as a director in multiple companies, demonstrating his extensive involvement in the corporate sector. His directorships include:

• MAGNET COMMOTRADE PRIVATE LIMITED
• GALLANT TRADECOMM PRIVATE LIMITED
• DARKIN VINCOM PVT LTD
• TRANS SCAN SECURITIES PRIVATE LIMITED
• NICHE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
• NEW VIEW CONSULTANTS PVT.LTD.
• SPRINGFIELD JAIN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED

Regulatory Compliance

The company has confirmed that Mr. Patni is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority, as required under relevant circulars. He maintains a clean regulatory record and meets all compliance requirements for his continued role as Whole Time Director.

Family Connections

Mr. Patni has family relationships within the company's leadership structure, being the nephew of Mr. Dilip Kumar Patni and Mrs. Vandana Patni. However, he does not hold any membership or chairmanship positions in board committees of other companies where he serves as a director.

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency in corporate governance matters.

Octal Credit Capital Limited has delivered strong standalone financial results for Q3FY26, demonstrating significant growth across key performance metrics. The Kolkata-based financial services company reported its quarterly results for the period ended December 31, 2025, showing robust operational performance despite challenging market conditions.

Strong Standalone Performance Drives Growth

The company's standalone operations showed remarkable improvement with net profit jumping 241% year-on-year to ₹8.70 lakhs in Q3FY26 from ₹2.55 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This impressive growth was supported by a 58% increase in total revenue from operations, which reached ₹14.11 lakhs compared to ₹8.95 lakhs in Q3FY25.

Revenue Composition and Business Segments

The company's revenue growth was driven by both its core business segments. Interest income from financing activities increased to ₹9.63 lakhs from ₹8.81 lakhs year-on-year, while dividend income from trading in shares and securities surged dramatically to ₹4.48 lakhs from just ₹0.14 lakhs in the previous year. This substantial increase in dividend income contributed significantly to the overall revenue growth.

Nine-Month Performance Highlights

For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, the standalone performance remained strong with net profit of ₹15.62 lakhs compared to ₹11.25 lakhs in the corresponding period of FY25, representing a 39% increase. Total revenue from operations for the nine-month period reached ₹33.73 lakhs, up from ₹25.52 lakhs in the previous year.

Consolidated Results Show Mixed Performance

While standalone results were impressive, the consolidated financial results presented a different picture. The company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹32.63 lakhs in Q3FY26 compared to a loss of ₹53.63 lakhs in Q3FY25. This loss was primarily attributed to the share of loss from associate company New View Consultants Private Limited, which contributed a loss of ₹41.33 lakhs during the quarter.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

The company maintained effective cost control with total expenses remaining relatively stable at ₹5.61 lakhs in Q3FY26 compared to ₹7.17 lakhs in the previous year. Employee benefit expenses were ₹3.18 lakhs, while other expenses totaled ₹1.61 lakhs. The company's earnings per share improved significantly to ₹0.17 for Q3FY26 from ₹0.05 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Financial Position and Capital Structure

Octal Credit Capital maintained a stable capital structure with paid-up equity share capital of ₹500.09 lakhs, consisting of shares with a face value of ₹10 each. The company operates through two main business segments: financing activities and trading in shares and securities/investment activities, both contributing to the overall growth trajectory.