Sandesh Ltd reported a standalone net profit of ₹6,740.29 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue from operations rising to ₹43,782.03 lakh. The board of directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY26. This dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The standalone financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, show a total income of ₹45,605.81 lakh, compared to ₹32,939.88 lakh in the previous year. Total expenses for the year increased to ₹35,685.62 lakh from ₹23,088.10 lakh in FY25. The company reported a profit before tax of ₹9,718.25 lakh for FY26, slightly lower than the ₹9,899.27 lakh reported in the prior year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net loss of ₹3,427.46 lakh, primarily due to exceptional items and market fluctuations in investments.

Financial Performance

The audited standalone financial results for FY26 reflect the company's operational performance and investment activities. Key metrics include a significant rise in other income during the December 2025 quarter, followed by volatility in the March 2026 quarter.

The company noted that other expenses included a net loss of ₹3,824.30 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and ₹667.39 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, on investments in equity shares and mutual funds designated at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (FVTPL). Conversely, other income in the prior year included a net gain of ₹2,496.52 lakh from similar investments.

Consolidated Results

On a consolidated basis, the company reported a net profit of ₹6,740.29 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2026, attributable to the owners of the company. Total revenue stood at ₹45,806.96 lakh for the year. The results include the financial performance of the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sandesh Digital Private Limited.

Board Decisions

In addition to the financial results, the board approved the re-appointment of M/s. K. C. Mehta & Co. LLP as the internal auditor for a one-year term from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The board also considered the re-appointment of Shri Falgunbhai C. Patel as Chairman & Managing Director for a further period of five years effective from April 1, 2027, subject to shareholder approval. Furthermore, the board recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Rahoul Rajivkumar Shah as Director, who is liable to retire by rotation.

The Board of Directors of The Sandesh Limited has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Rahoul Rajivkumar Shah as a Whole Time Director, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on May 29, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Shah, who holds DIN: 00054684, is currently liable to retire by rotation.

The company affirmed that Mr. Rahoul Rajivkumar Shah is not debarred from accessing capital markets or restrained from holding the position of Director in any listed entity, in compliance with BSE Circular No. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 and NSE Circular Ref No: NSE/CML/2018/24. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Mr. Shah brings extensive experience to the role, having been associated with the company for over two decades. His professional background includes significant expertise in advertising, sales, and marketing. The company confirmed that he is not related to any of the other Directors on the Board.

The board meeting, which commenced at 05:30 P.M. and concluded at 07:10 P.M., also reviewed the necessary regulatory filings. The re-appointment will become effective from the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, with the term structured such that the director remains liable to retire by rotation.

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