Rajputana Investment & Finance Limited reported a net profit of ₹4.08 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a significant decline from ₹36.92 lakh in the previous year. Total revenue for FY26 stood at ₹476.78 lakh, down from ₹650.82 lakh in FY25, primarily driven by a decrease in revenue from operations. The company’s total expenses increased to ₹600.93 lakh compared to ₹471.26 lakh in the prior year.

The board has scheduled the 84th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for July 15, 2026, at 4.00 P.M. IST via video conference. To determine shareholder eligibility for the AGM, the Register of Members and Transfer Books will remain closed from July 9, 2026, to July 15, 2026, with the cut-off date set as July 8, 2026. The notice and Annual Report will be sent electronically to shareholders and made available on the company’s website.

Financial Performance

The company’s financial statements for FY26 reflect a contraction in profitability. Revenue from operations decreased to ₹446.65 lakh from ₹620.74 lakh in FY25. Other income remained relatively stable at ₹30.13 lakh. Total expenses rose to ₹600.93 lakh, with employee benefit expenses increasing to ₹49.02 lakh and other expenses rising to ₹26.16 lakh. The profit before tax for the year was ₹5.52 lakh, down from ₹49.89 lakh in the previous year.

Related Party Transactions

The Annual Report disclosed related party transactions, including a lease agreement with M/s B R D Motors Limited for a property in Thrissur at a monthly rent of ₹50,000 for an 11-month tenure. Additionally, a park and sale commission agreement with BRD Car World Limited involves a fixed monthly commission of ₹1.50 lakh plus a variable component based on sales performance. These transactions were approved by shareholders at previous AGMs and the board.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

Villadath Vinitha, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and Jijin C Surendran, Managing Director, signed the regulatory filings. The statutory auditors, Ayyar & Cherian, highlighted revenue recognition from the sale of luxury pre-owned vehicles and park & sale commissions as a key audit matter. The company’s investments include ₹200 lakh in Non-Convertible Debentures of Vanchinad Finance Private Limited, carrying a 15% interest rate.

Rajputana Investment & Finance reported a sharp decline in financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with net profit falling 89% to ₹4.08 lakh from ₹36.92 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations dropped to ₹446.65 lakh compared to ₹620.74 lakh in FY25, primarily due to lower income from operations. The company’s board approved the audited standalone financial results at a meeting held on May 27, 2026.

The company posted a net loss of ₹2.38 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, against a profit of ₹5.89 lakh in the same quarter last year. Total income for Q4FY26 stood at ₹36.02 lakh, significantly lower than ₹221.92 lakh in the corresponding period of the previous year. Expenses for the quarter totaled ₹39.23 lakh, leading to a loss before tax of ₹3.21 lakh.

Financial Performance for FY26

The annual results reflect a contraction in the company’s core business activities. Total income for FY26 was ₹476.78 lakh, down from ₹650.82 lakh in the prior year. Total expenses for the year were ₹471.26 lakh, compared to ₹600.93 lakh in FY25. The profit before tax for the year stood at ₹5.52 lakh, a steep drop from ₹49.89 lakh in the previous year.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flows

The company’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2026, showed total assets of ₹442.57 lakh, an increase from ₹418.00 lakh in the previous year. Cash and cash equivalents surged to ₹134.11 lakh from ₹23.00 lakh, while inventories decreased to ₹80.19 lakh from ₹155.88 lakh. Total equity and liabilities stood at ₹442.57 lakh, with equity share capital remaining unchanged at ₹308.00 lakh.

Net cash generated from operating activities for FY26 was ₹111.11 lakh, a reversal from the net cash used of ₹16.75 lakh in the previous year. There were no cash flows from investing or financing activities during the year. The closing cash and cash equivalents of ₹134.11 lakh comprised bank balances of ₹133.15 lakh and cash in hand of ₹0.96 lakh.

Board Decisions and Appointments

The board approved the re-appointment of Mr. R Sreenivasan, Chartered Accountant, as the internal auditor for the financial year 2026-27, subject to the recommendation of the Audit Committee. Additionally, the board scheduled the 84th Annual General Meeting for July 15, 2026, to be held virtually at 4:00 PM. The statutory auditors, Ayyar & Cherian, issued an unqualified audit opinion on the standalone financial results.