HB Portfolio Reports Q2 Loss, Declares Interim Dividend

HB Portfolio Limited , a financial services company, has reported a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 but declared an interim dividend. The company's financial results reveal a mixed performance with a quarterly loss but a profit for the half-year period.

Q2 Financial Performance

For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, HB Portfolio Limited reported:

A net loss of Rs 72.54 lakhs, compared to a loss of Rs 189.01 lakhs in the same quarter last year
Revenue from operations was negative at Rs 20.64 lakhs

Half-Year Results

Despite the quarterly loss, the company's half-year performance showed improvement:

A profit of Rs 306.62 lakhs for the six-month period, compared to Rs 323.54 lakhs in the previous year
Revenue from operations for the half-year stood at Rs 513.70 lakhs

Interim Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend:

Rs 1 per equity share (10% on face value of Rs 10)
Record date set for November 17, 2025
Payment to be made by December 10, 2025

Consolidated Performance

On a consolidated basis, the company reported:

A profit of Rs 7.53 lakhs for the quarter
A profit of Rs 227.30 lakhs for the half-year period

Segment-wise Performance

The company operates in two primary business segments:

Financial Services
Commodities Trading

For the quarter, the Financial Services segment reported a loss before tax and interest of Rs 99.54 lakhs, while the Commodities Trading segment did not record any profit or loss.

Management Changes

In a corporate governance update, the company announced:

Appointment of Ms. Meenu Papreja as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Ms. Papreja brings over 9 years of experience in corporate secretarial & legal matters

Financial Position

As of September 30, 2025, HB Portfolio's standalone financial position shows:

Particulars	Amount (Rs. in Lakhs)
Total Assets	23,817.45
Total Equity	22,958.28
Non-Current Liabilities	782.51
Current Liabilities	76.66

The company's performance reflects the challenges in the financial services sector, with a quarterly loss but a half-yearly profit. The declaration of an interim dividend despite the quarterly loss may be seen as a signal of management's confidence in the company's overall financial health and future prospects.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+0.64%	+0.97%	-9.83%	-32.02%	-38.88%	+248.56%

HB Portfolio Limited , a diversified financial services company, has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter. The company demonstrated strong performance in its standalone operations, while also showing growth in its consolidated results.

Standalone Performance Highlights

HB Portfolio Limited reported a standalone profit of Rs 379.16 crore for Q1, compared to Rs 512.55 crore in the same quarter last year. While this represents a year-on-year decrease, the company still maintained a robust profit margin. The revenue from operations stood at Rs 534.34 crore, down from Rs 703.61 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Key financial metrics for the standalone results include:

Particulars (Rs in crore)	Q1 2025	Q1 2024
Revenue from Operations	534.34	703.61
Total Income	534.71	703.61
Total Expenses	80.68	107.95
Profit Before Tax	454.03	595.66
Net Profit	379.16	512.55
Basic EPS (Rs)	3.52	4.76

The company's basic earnings per share (EPS) for the standalone results stood at Rs 3.52.

Consolidated Performance

On a consolidated basis, HB Portfolio Limited posted a profit of Rs 219.77 crore with revenue from operations at Rs 769.52 crore for Q1.

Segment-wise Performance

HB Portfolio Limited operates in two primary segments: financial services and commodities trading. For Q1, the financial services segment generated revenue of Rs 534.34 crore, while there was no revenue reported from the commodities trading segment during this quarter.

Dividend Income

A significant portion of the company's revenue came from dividend income. The revenue from operations included a dividend of Rs 338.62 crore received from its subsidiary, Taurus Asset Management Company Limited. This is consistent with the dividend received in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Investment in Hospitality Sector

During the quarter, HB Portfolio Limited continued its investment in the hospitality sector. The company subscribed to 5 lakh 0% Fully Convertible Debentures Series II of Rs 100 each at par in Infinix9 Hotels & Resorts Private Limited. This is part of a larger investment plan approved by the Board of Directors, with a total investment of up to Rs 25 crore planned in Infinix9 Hotels & Resorts Private Limited.

Auditor's Review

The statutory auditors, N.C Aggarwal & Co., have conducted a limited review of the financial results for Q1 and expressed an unmodified opinion on both the standalone and consolidated results.

Management Commentary

While specific management comments were not provided in the financial release, the results indicate that HB Portfolio Limited has maintained a strong financial position despite challenging market conditions. The company's diversified business model, with interests in financial services, asset management, and strategic investments in sectors like hospitality, appears to be contributing to its overall performance.

The Board of Directors approved these financial results at their meeting held on August 8.