News Earnings Peoples Investments Limited Reports Turnaround with Q3FY26 Net Profit of ₹0.38 LakhsPeoples Investments Limited Reports Turnaround with Q3FY26 Net Profit of ₹0.38 Lakhs
Peoples Investments Limited reported a strong turnaround in Q3FY26 with net profit of ₹0.38 lakhs versus loss of ₹1.48 lakhs in Q3FY25. Total income surged to ₹2.00 lakhs from ₹0.02 lakhs year-on-year, while expenses decreased to ₹1.73 lakhs from ₹1.90 lakhs. For nine months, the company achieved net profit of ₹1.43 lakhs against previous year's loss of ₹0.30 lakhs, with total income growing 39.44% to ₹7.00 lakhs.
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Peoples Investments Limited has reported a notable turnaround in its financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, marking a shift from losses to profitability. The Mumbai-based financial consultancy services company announced these results following a board meeting held on February 5, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
The company's quarterly and nine-month performance demonstrates a clear improvement across key financial metrics:
| Metric | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income (₹ lakhs) | 2.00 | 0.02 | +9,900% | 7.00 | 5.02 | +39.44% |
| Total Expenses (₹ lakhs) | 1.73 | 1.90 | -8.95% | 5.30 | 5.32 | -0.38% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) (₹ lakhs) | 0.38 | (1.48) | Turnaround | 1.43 | (0.30) | Turnaround |
| EPS (₹) | 0.19 | (0.73) | Turnaround | 0.72 | (0.15) | Turnaround |
Revenue and Income Analysis
The company's total income from operations surged to ₹2.00 lakhs in Q3FY26, representing a substantial increase from ₹0.02 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For the nine-month period, total income reached ₹7.00 lakhs compared to ₹5.02 lakhs in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 39.44%.
Expense Management
Peoples Investments demonstrated effective cost control during the quarter, with total expenses declining to ₹1.73 lakhs in Q3FY26 from ₹1.90 lakhs in Q3FY25. The expense breakdown shows:
- Employee benefit expenses: Remained stable at ₹0.15 lakhs
- Professional fees: Decreased to ₹0.36 lakhs from ₹0.47 lakhs
- Listing fees: Marginally reduced to ₹0.95 lakhs from ₹0.96 lakhs
- Advertisement expenses: Declined to ₹0.09 lakhs from ₹0.20 lakhs
Profitability Turnaround
The company achieved a significant turnaround in profitability, reporting a net profit of ₹0.38 lakhs in Q3FY26 against a net loss of ₹1.48 lakhs in Q3FY25. This improvement was driven by higher income and controlled expenses, resulting in a profit from ordinary activities before tax of ₹0.27 lakhs compared to a loss of ₹1.88 lakhs in the previous year.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
The financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on February 5, 2026. The results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 and were subject to a limited review by statutory auditors Khandhar Mehta and Shah. Ms. Suma G. Nair, Director of the Company, has been authorized by the board to sign the financial results as per SEBI regulations.
Business Segment
Peoples Investments Limited operates solely in financial consultancy services, which constitutes its only reportable business segment. The company maintains its registered office at New Hind House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, and continues to focus on this core business area.
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