Quest Capital Markets Limited has fixed July 20, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net profit of ₹2,352.95 lakh for FY26, an increase of 19.89% from ₹1,962.57 lakh in the previous year, while revenue from operations rose 21.46% to ₹3,135.04 lakh. The 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to be held on July 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. through Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means.

The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from July 21, 2026, to July 27, 2026, for the purpose of the AGM and dividend payment. Remote e-voting will commence on July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and conclude on July 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Members whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on the record date will be entitled to receive the dividend, subject to approval at the AGM.

In accordance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, the company transferred ₹551.49 lakh to the Special Reserve Fund before declaring any dividend. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year increased to ₹23.53 from ₹19.63 in the previous year. The company maintained a Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 105.90% as of March 31, 2026.

The key financial metrics for the year ended March 31, 2026 are detailed below:

Quest Capital Markets reported a net profit of ₹2,352.95 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, an increase from ₹1,982.57 lakh in the previous year. The board of directors approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and recommended a dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share of ₹10 each, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If approved, the dividend would result in a cash outflow of ₹250 lakh.

The company’s total revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹3,135.04 lakh, up from ₹2,581.12 lakh in the prior year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a profit of ₹53.00 lakh, compared to ₹1,709.12 lakh in the same quarter of the previous year. The auditors have carried out the audit of the financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, as required under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance

The following table outlines the key financial figures for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026:

Board Approvals

The board approved the re-appointment of Ms. Rusha Mitra and Mr. Trivikram Khaitan as Non-Executive Independent Directors for a second term of five consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval. M/s. A. Singhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, was re-appointed as the Internal Auditor for the financial year 2026-27.

Asset Position

As of March 31, 2026, the company’s total assets were valued at ₹1,11,825.62 lakh, a decrease from ₹1,44,001.06 lakh in the previous year. Investments constituted the largest portion of assets at ₹1,11,128.96 lakh. Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to ₹486.90 lakh from ₹13.04 lakh in the prior year.