Pune E-Stock Broking Limited reported a 20% rise in standalone net profit to ₹180.7 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, despite a 15.5% contraction in revenue from operations. Profit before tax grew 19.2% to ₹241.4 lakh, supported by a 33.4% reduction in other operational expenses and a 19.4% increase in other income.

Total income declined 10.2% to ₹644.1 lakh, primarily due to lower gross brokerage income. However, finance costs rose 23.3% to ₹569.8 lakh as the firm drew ₹25 crore against its margin trading facility (MTF) book. Liquidity remained strong with cash and bank balances of ₹1,489.8 lakh, representing 56% of the balance sheet, and a current ratio of 1.88x.

On a consolidated basis, net profit attributable to owners increased 6.8% to ₹195.6 lakh, while total income fell 12.1% to ₹673.4 lakh. The board recommended a final dividend of Re 1 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY26. If approved, the payout will result in a cash outflow of ₹1.58 crore.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between top-line contraction and bottom-line growth highlights a successful pivot toward higher-margin products. While revenue from operations fell ₹94.5 lakh, the company reduced other operational expenses by ₹135.6 lakh, indicating significant efficiency gains. Additionally, the 23.3% rise in finance costs correlates with the expansion of the MTF book, suggesting the firm is leveraging its balance sheet to generate stable interest income even as transaction-linked brokerage yields face pressure from regulatory changes.

Pune E-Stock Broking has approved its directors' report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and fixed the record date for dividend entitlement. The board held its meeting on August 18, 2026, at the registered office in Pune.

Key Dates and Approvals

The board approved Thursday, September 3, 2026, as the record date for determining member entitlement to receive dividends for FY26. This is subject to the declaration of dividend by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The company will convene its 19th AGM on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 12:00 pm. The meeting will be held through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, and Secretarial Standard-2.

Register Closure and Voting

The register of members and share transfer will remain closed from September 4, 2026, to September 10, 2026, both days inclusive. This closure facilitates the preparation of the list of shareholders eligible to vote at the AGM.

The cut-off date for determining voting rights via remote e-voting or at the AGM is also set for September 3, 2026. Bigshare Services Private Limited has been appointed to provide electronic voting and VC/OAVM facilities. M/s. Shailesh Indapurkar & Associates, Company Secretaries, Pune, was appointed as the scrutinizer for the voting process.

Director Remuneration

The board approved the remuneration package for Mr. Ronak Jhaveri, Whole-Time Director, subject to member approval at the AGM. The appointment covers the period from May 13, 2026, to May 12, 2031.

The consolidated remuneration includes salary, allowances, perquisites, and other benefits. The terms are subject to Sections 196 and 197 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Schedule V thereto.