Shalibhadra Finance promoter stake rises to 2.77% after share purchase

Ayushi Doshi, a member of the promoter group at Shalibhadra Finance Limited , has increased her shareholding in the company through an open market acquisition. The transaction involved the purchase of 1,00,000 equity shares on June 5, 2026, raising her total stake to 2.77% of the paid-up share capital. This disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

The acquisition was executed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, with the shares purchased at a total consideration of ₹82,94,696.12. Following this transaction, Ayushi Doshi's holding increased from 7,54,100 shares to 8,54,100 shares. The promoter group member's move signals continued confidence in the non-banking financial company's performance and future prospects.

Transaction Details

The specifics of the share purchase by the promoter group member are detailed below:

Particulars	Details
Name of Acquirer	Ayushi Doshi
Category	Member of the promoter group
Securities Acquired	Equity Shares
Number of Shares	1,00,000
Transaction Value	₹82,94,696.12
Mode of Acquisition	Market
Exchange	BSE
Date of Transaction	05-06-2026

Holding Pattern

The table below outlines the change in the shareholding pattern of Ayushi Doshi post-acquisition:

Metric	Pre-Acquisition	Post-Acquisition
Shares Held	7,54,100	8,54,100
Percentage Holding	2.44%	2.77%

The filing confirmed that the total equity share capital of Shalibhadra Finance Limited stands at 30,88,84,000 shares. There were no transactions in the derivatives segment by the promoter group member during the reporting period.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-4.30%	+2.91%	-8.61%	-12.02%	-12.02%	-12.02%

Shalibhadra Finance Limited reported a 21.67% increase in net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reaching ₹19.48 crore compared to ₹16.01 crore in the previous year. The retail-focused NBFC posted a 24.81% year-on-year growth in Assets Under Management (AUM) to ₹219.66 crore. Net Interest Income (NII) rose 15.03% to ₹35.95 crore, while the Net Interest Margin stood at 18.17%. The company’s Gross NPA and Net NPA were 2.94% and 1.17%, respectively.

The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 5%, equivalent to ₹0.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 each, for FY26. This dividend will be payable on the increased share capital resulting from the Bonus Issue in June 2025, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board approved the audited standalone financial results at its meeting held on May 28, 2026. Vatsal Doshi, Managing Director, confirmed the outcomes in a filing to the exchanges.

Vora & Associates Chartered Accountants, the statutory auditors, issued an unmodified opinion on the audited standalone financial results. The report confirms compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company noted that it has issued listed debentures of ₹1,950 lakh on April 15, 2026, carrying an interest rate of 12% per annum.

Financial Performance for FY26

Metric	FY26 (₹ in Crore)	FY25 (₹ in Crore)
Total AUM	219.66	176.00
Net Interest Income	35.95	31.21
Profit After Tax	19.48	16.01
Earnings Per Share (Basic)	6.31	17.29
Book Value	171.98	154.24

The balance sheet as of March 31, 2026, shows total assets of ₹23,223 lakh, compared to ₹19,535 lakh in the previous year. Equity share capital increased to ₹3,089 lakh from ₹772 lakh, reflecting the bonus issue. Borrowings, excluding debt securities, rose to ₹5,609 lakh from ₹3,746 lakh. The financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).

Strategic Growth Initiatives

Shalibhadra Finance is targeting an AUM of ₹500 crore by FY29, driven by branch expansion and new secured lending products. The company plans to expand its branch network to 70 by CY2026 and 100 over the next three years, entering new states such as Karnataka and Goa. It is venturing into Micro LAP of under ₹5 lakh and introducing Home Loans, Property Loans, Salaried Personal Loans, and Tractor Loans. With a net worth of ₹172 crore, the company aims to achieve the AUM target without raising further equity, relying instead on debt through Term Loans and NCDs.

The company emphasized its liquidity position as of March 31, 2026, with cumulative inflows at ₹232.22 crore against cumulative outflows of ₹60.25 crore. The liquidity gap remained positive across all maturity buckets, with the 3–5 year bucket reporting the highest cumulative positive gap of ₹172.47 crore and a coverage ratio of 311.21%. The 0–1 month bucket recorded a positive gap of ₹7.61 crore with a coverage of 280.81%.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE861D01011/c5b656cce9634582.pdf