Banas Finance Limited Reports Significant Loss of ₹4,049.986 Lakhs in Q3 FY26
Banas Finance Limited reported a substantial net loss of ₹4,049.986 lakhs for Q3 FY26 ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to fair value losses on investments of ₹3,927.654 lakhs. Total income declined to ₹1,554.757 lakhs from ₹3,064.594 lakhs in Q3 FY24. The company operates in Finance Business and Commodity Trading segments, both reporting losses. Consolidated results showed similar trends with net loss of ₹4,041.512 lakhs, partially offset by associate company profits of ₹8.474 lakhs.

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Banas Finance Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, following a board meeting held on February 10, 2026. The company reported a significant net loss, primarily driven by substantial fair value losses on investments.
Financial Performance Overview
The company's financial performance for Q3 FY26 showed a marked deterioration compared to the previous year. The following table summarizes the key financial metrics:
| Metric: | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income: | ₹1,554.757 lakhs | ₹1,927.199 lakhs | ₹3,064.594 lakhs |
| Net Loss: | ₹4,049.986 lakhs | ₹933.279 lakhs (profit) | ₹25.665 lakhs |
| Basic EPS: | ₹(4.521) | ₹1.042 | ₹(0.029) |
Revenue Analysis
Total income for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹1,554.757 lakhs, representing a significant decline from ₹3,064.594 lakhs in Q3 FY24. Revenue from operations decreased to ₹1,295.339 lakhs from ₹3,057.108 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The major revenue components included:
- Sale of shares & securities: ₹1,204.525 lakhs
- Interest income from loans: ₹17.968 lakhs
- Income from future & options: ₹60.140 lakhs
- Other income totaled ₹259.419 lakhs, including net gain on sale of investment of ₹172.060 lakhs
Major Loss Drivers
The company's substantial loss was primarily attributed to net loss on fair value changes on investments, which amounted to ₹3,927.654 lakhs in Q3 FY26. This represents a significant negative swing from the net gain of ₹596.861 lakhs recorded in Q3 FY24. Total expenses reached ₹5,604.744 lakhs compared to ₹3,110.178 lakhs in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
Business Segments
Banas Finance operates in two primary business segments:
| Segment: | Q3 FY26 Income | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Commodity/Trading Business: | ₹1,295.339 lakhs | Loss of ₹381.750 lakhs |
| Finance Business: | ₹259.419 lakhs | Loss of ₹381.750 lakhs |
Consolidated Results
The consolidated financial results, which include the company's associate Tilak Ventures Limited (48.84% holding), showed a net loss of ₹4,041.512 lakhs for Q3 FY26. The share of profit from associates and joint ventures was ₹8.474 lakhs, providing some offset to the standalone losses. Consolidated basic earnings per share stood at ₹(4.539) compared to ₹(0.040) in Q3 FY24.
Nine-Month Performance
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company reported a net loss of ₹2,161.319 lakhs on standalone basis and ₹1,869.283 lakhs on consolidated basis. Total income for the nine-month period was ₹3,847.925 lakhs compared to ₹3,924.913 lakhs in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Capital Structure
The company maintains a paid-up equity share capital of ₹8,957.767 lakhs, consisting of 8,95,77,673 shares of ₹10 each. The face value of equity shares remains at ₹10.000 per share. The board meeting was conducted at the company's registered office in Mumbai, with all financial results prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards and SEBI regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Banas Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.30% | -4.49% | -13.97% | -30.26% | -29.67% | +130.42% |


























