Starteck Finance Limited delivered impressive financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating strong growth across key metrics. The Mumbai-based finance company's Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results during their meeting held on February 5, 2026.

Strong Quarterly Performance

The company reported exceptional growth in profitability for Q3FY26, with consolidated net profit reaching ₹747.71 lakh compared to ₹363.11 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This represents a remarkable 106% year-on-year increase, showcasing the company's robust operational efficiency.

Revenue Growth Drivers

The company's revenue from operations grew steadily to ₹1,018.10 lakh in Q3FY26 from ₹876.13 lakh in Q3FY25. Interest income, the primary revenue source, increased to ₹819.18 lakh from ₹724.31 lakh, reflecting the company's expanding lending portfolio. Fees and commission income also contributed significantly, rising to ₹198.71 lakh compared to ₹150.98 lakh in the previous year.

Other income witnessed substantial growth, reaching ₹548.09 lakh in Q3FY26 compared to ₹72.57 lakh in Q3FY25, contributing significantly to the overall income expansion.

Nine-Month Performance Excellence

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Starteck Finance maintained its strong momentum with consolidated net profit of ₹1,838.10 lakh, marking a 104% increase from ₹901.54 lakh in the corresponding period last year.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

The company demonstrated effective cost management with total expenses of ₹673.01 lakh in Q3FY26 compared to ₹628.98 lakh in Q3FY25. Finance costs increased to ₹591.75 lakh from ₹497.93 lakh, reflecting the company's expanded operations and borrowing requirements to support business growth.

Comprehensive Income and Shareholder Value

Starteck Finance reported total comprehensive income of ₹1,186.61 lakh for Q3FY26, significantly higher than ₹443.76 lakh in Q3FY25. This includes other comprehensive income of ₹438.90 lakh, primarily driven by fair value gains on investments held through OCI.

The company maintained its paid-up equity share capital at ₹991.03 lakh with a face value of ₹10 per share. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Q3FY26 stood at ₹7.54, compared to ₹3.66 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Corporate Structure and Compliance

The consolidated results include the parent company Starteck Finance Limited along with its subsidiaries Chitta Finlease Private Limited and Bhuvalka Steel Industries Limited. The financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards and were reviewed by the statutory auditors M K P S & Associates LLP.

Samagra Wealthmax Private Limited has acquired an additional stake in Starteck Finance Limited through open market transactions, as disclosed in a regulatory filing dated December 11, 2025. The acquisition represents a modest increase in the promoter group's already substantial shareholding in the financial services company.

Transaction Details

The acquisition involved 20,196 equity shares, representing 0.20% of Starteck Finance's total share capital. The transactions were executed through open market purchases conducted over a 10-day period.

Shareholding Pattern Changes

The acquisition has marginally increased the promoter group's total shareholding in Starteck Finance Limited. The change reflects continued confidence from the existing promoter group in the company's prospects.

Promoter Group Structure

Samagra Wealthmax Private Limited operates as part of an extensive promoter group that includes multiple entities and family trusts. The promoter group encompasses:

• Individual promoters: Kamal Khetan, Manisha Kamal Khetan, Akrur Kamal Khetan, and Anupma Kamal Khetan
• Corporate entities: Eskay Infrastructure Development Private Limited, SW Capital Private Limited, and Glint Infraprojects Private Limited
• Family trusts: Shraddha Trust, Astha Trust, Matrabhav Trust, Krupa Family Private Trust, and Paripurna Trust
• Kamal Khetan HUF

Company Capital Structure

Starteck Finance Limited maintains a stable equity capital structure with no changes resulting from this transaction. The company's total equity share capital remains at ₹9.91 crores, comprising 99,10,330 equity shares of ₹10.00 each.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Samagra Wealthmax Private Limited noted in its filing that the disclosure was made "by way of abundant caution," indicating proactive compliance with regulatory requirements. The filing was signed by Manisha Khetan, Director of Samagra Wealthmax Private Limited, and submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.