Aravali Securities & Finance Limited has announced a significant leadership appointment, naming Ms. Chandra Lekha Poddar as Additional Director (Non-Executive) and Chairperson (Non-Executive) of the Board of Directors. The appointment was approved during the Board meeting held on January 13, 2026, and takes effect immediately from the same date.

Board Appointment Details

The appointment has been made pursuant to Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, and in accordance with the company's Articles of Association. Ms. Poddar's tenure as Additional Director will continue until the company's ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has fulfilled all regulatory requirements under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. As part of the mandatory disclosures, Aravali Securities has confirmed that Ms. Poddar is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other regulatory authority.

Corporate Structure Enhancement

This appointment represents a strategic move to strengthen the company's board composition and leadership structure. The addition of Ms. Poddar as both Additional Director and Chairperson indicates the company's commitment to enhancing its corporate governance framework.

The appointment notification was formally communicated to BSE Limited on January 13, 2026, ensuring full compliance with stock exchange requirements and maintaining transparency with stakeholders and investors.

Aravali Securities & Finance Limited has released its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing a mixed performance with reduced losses compared to the previous year. The company's financial results were reviewed by statutory auditors and approved by the Board of Directors on January 13, 2026.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's quarterly performance showed improvement in loss reduction, though it continued to report negative earnings. The financial metrics demonstrate the company's ongoing challenges in achieving profitability.

Revenue and Income Analysis

Aravali Securities & Finance Limited reported no revenue from operations during Q3 FY26, similar to the previous quarters. The company's total revenue of ₹23.93 lacs came entirely from other income, which decreased marginally from ₹24.60 lacs in Q3 FY25. On a sequential basis, other income remained relatively stable at ₹23.62 lacs in Q2 FY26.

For the nine-month period, total revenue increased to ₹71.13 lacs from ₹67.81 lacs in the corresponding period of FY25, representing a growth of 4.90%. This improvement was driven entirely by other income sources as the company continues to have no operational revenue.

Expense Management

The company demonstrated improved expense control across multiple categories during Q3 FY26. Total expenses decreased to ₹28.36 lacs from ₹30.84 lacs in Q3 FY25, marking an 8.04% reduction.

Employee benefits expense showed significant reduction of 16.90% year-on-year for the quarter, while finance costs remained stable. For the nine-month period, total expenses decreased to ₹84.90 lacs from ₹88.56 lacs, reflecting the company's cost optimization efforts.

Nine-Month Performance

The nine-month results showed notable improvement in the company's financial position. Net loss reduced substantially to ₹13.77 lacs from ₹20.75 lacs in the corresponding period of FY25, representing a 33.64% improvement. Total comprehensive income loss also improved to ₹13.40 lacs from ₹20.35 lacs year-on-year.

The company maintained its paid-up equity share capital at ₹1,515.38 lacs with a face value of ₹10 per share. Reserves excluding revaluation reserves stood at negative ₹1,607.73 lacs as of March 31, 2025.

Business Operations and Compliance

Aravali Securities & Finance Limited operates exclusively in the financial and advisory services segment, with no separate reportable operating segments as per Ind AS 108. The company's financial results comply with Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations.

The statutory auditors conducted a limited review of the unaudited financial results and provided an unmodified opinion. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee before Board approval, ensuring proper governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.