Kumbhat Financial Services Reports Q3FY26 Loss of ₹51.64 Lakhs Despite Revenue Growth
Kumbhat Financial Services Limited reported a net loss of ₹51.64 lakhs for Q3FY26 despite strong revenue growth to ₹192.28 lakhs from ₹68.11 lakhs year-on-year. The company's expenses increased significantly to ₹243.62 lakhs, driven by higher finance costs and fair value losses. For nine months FY26, revenue grew to ₹500.27 lakhs with a net loss of ₹32.26 lakhs. The company also announced the appointment of Mr. Bharath Selva Ganesh as new Company Secretary effective March 1, 2026.

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Kumbhat Financial Services Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, revealing mixed performance with significant revenue growth offset by increased losses. The Chennai-based financial services company, which operates primarily in the retail loans segment, reported these results following a board meeting held on February 9, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
The company's financial performance for Q3FY26 showed contrasting trends in revenue and profitability metrics:
| Metric | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Operations | ₹192.28 lakhs | ₹68.11 lakhs | +182.3% |
| Net Loss | ₹51.64 lakhs | ₹37.73 lakhs | -37.0% |
| Basic EPS | ₹-0.97 | ₹-0.79 | -22.8% |
| Total Expenses | ₹243.62 lakhs | ₹112.07 lakhs | +117.4% |
Revenue Components and Growth Drivers
The substantial revenue growth was driven by multiple income streams. Revenue from operations increased dramatically to ₹180.79 lakhs in Q3FY26 from ₹65.29 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Additionally, the company earned ₹11.49 lakhs from fees and commission income during the quarter, which was absent in Q3FY25.
Nine-Month Performance Analysis
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company's performance metrics were:
| Parameter | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | ₹500.27 lakhs | ₹78.18 lakhs | +539.7% |
| Net Loss | ₹32.26 lakhs | ₹28.08 lakhs | -14.9% |
| Total Expenses | ₹531.88 lakhs | ₹107.83 lakhs | +393.2% |
Expense Structure and Cost Pressures
The company faced significant cost pressures across multiple expense categories. Finance costs increased substantially to ₹91.26 lakhs in Q3FY26 from ₹33.13 lakhs in Q3FY25. Net loss on fair value changes contributed ₹74.49 lakhs to expenses, compared to ₹14.40 lakhs in the previous year. Other major expense components included depreciation and amortization expenses of ₹18.67 lakhs and impairment on financial instruments of ₹3.09 lakhs.
Management Changes
The company announced significant changes in its key management personnel. The current Company Secretary will resign and relinquish office at the close of business hours on February 28, 2025. Mr. Bharath Selva Ganesh (Membership No. A78578) has been appointed as the new Company Secretary and will assume office on March 1, 2026.
| Position Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Mr. Bharath Selva Ganesh |
| Membership No. | A78578 |
| Effective Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Qualification | Law graduate (BCA LL.B. Hons.), Qualified Company Secretary |
Auditor Review and Compliance
The unaudited financial results have been subjected to limited review by Joseph & Rajaram, Chartered Accountants. The auditors issued an unmodified conclusion, stating that nothing came to their attention that would suggest the financial results contain material misstatements or fail to comply with regulatory requirements under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Kumbhat Financial Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.38% | +10.26% | +2.38% | -18.78% | +13.46% | +602.61% |




























