Rose Merc Ltd returned to profitability in FY26, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹56.8 crore compared to a net loss of ₹5.6 crore in the previous year. The company’s revenue from operations increased 12.3% to ₹888.4 crore from ₹790.9 crore in FY25. This financial recovery was supported by strategic initiatives across its diversified portfolio, which includes sports, events, fintech, and financial services. The company submitted a revised investor presentation as of June 2026, detailing these financial results and its strategic roadmap.

Financial Performance

The turnaround in profitability was accompanied by growth in key operational metrics. Total income for FY26 stood at ₹888.4 crore, up from ₹790.9 crore in the prior year. The company’s profit before tax for the year was recorded at ₹121.6 crore, a significant improvement from the ₹166.9 crore loss before tax reported in FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year improved to ₹9.54 from a negative ₹1.16 in the previous year.

Consolidated Financials FY26

Balance Sheet and Assets

Rose Merc Ltd strengthened its balance sheet during the year, with total equity reaching ₹444.3 crore as of March 31, 2026, compared to ₹278.9 crore in the previous year. In a strategic move to expand its asset portfolio, the company acquired a bungalow property in Lonavala, Maharashtra, in April 2026. The property, valued at approximately ₹1.4 crore, is proposed to be utilized by Vastavya RoseMerc Ltd, an associate company, for facility management and hospitality-related business activities.

Strategic Developments

The company continued to execute its multi-segment growth strategy through various partnerships and investments. Rose Merc Ltd announced a strategic investment in Virtual Gain Technologies Pvt. Ltd., acquiring a proposed 30% equity stake to expand its presence in the fintech and digital commerce sectors. Additionally, the company expanded its sports ecosystem by signing Indian cricketers Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel as brand ambassadors and securing principal sponsorships for teams in the T20 Mumbai League and Baroda Premier League.

Rose Merc Limited has executed a Shareholders Agreement to acquire a 30.01% stake in Virtual Gain Technologies Private Limited for an aggregate amount of ₹1,00,00,000. The agreement, dated June 01, 2026, records the inter se rights and obligations of the parties as shareholders of Virtual. Rose Merc will subscribe to 4,288 equity shares of Virtual, having a face value of ₹10 each, at an issue price of ₹2,332 per share.

This transaction follows a Subscription Agreement intimated to the stock exchanges on April 24, 2026. The acquisition grants Rose Merc significant rights, including the appointment of majority directors on the Board of Virtual, reserved matters requiring prior approval, and further funding and anti-dilution rights. Upon completion of the transaction, Amitkumar Singh, a promoter of Virtual, is proposed to be appointed as a director on the Board of Rose Merc.

The collaboration aims to enable Rose Merc to enter the fintech sector in India by leveraging Virtual's expertise as a technical service provider. The proposed business will include payment aggregation, payment switching solutions, and payout solutions. A prior Collaboration Agreement dated June 1, 2026, established a 50:50 revenue sharing arrangement between the entities.

The filing disclosed the turnover figures for both entities for the last three financial years.

The transaction is subject to the receipt of necessary authorisations, consents, and approvals from shareholders and concerned governmental or regulatory authorities in India.