Five-Star Business Finance Limited has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a strong annual performance, with total income reaching ₹3,24,597.17 lakh for FY2026, compared to ₹2,86,602.39 lakh in the previous year. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share (200% of face value) for the financial year, subject to shareholder approval.
Annual Financial Performance
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a total income of ₹3,24,597.17 lakh, reflecting significant growth from the ₹2,86,602.39 lakh reported in FY2025. The profit after tax for the year stood at ₹1,09,874.53 lakh, up from ₹1,07,248.99 lakh in the prior year. Basic earnings per equity share for the year were reported at ₹37.31, compared to ₹36.61 in the previous year.
Quarterly Highlights
In the final quarter (Q4: Jan-Mar 2026), the company achieved a total income of ₹82,605.82 lakh and a profit after tax of ₹26,926.78 lakh. These results conclude a robust fiscal year for the organization, maintaining steady operational momentum.
Dividend and Corporate Updates
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share, representing 200% of the face value of ₹1. This recommendation awaits approval from members at the upcoming 42nd Annual General Meeting. The record date for determining the eligibility of members to receive this dividend has been fixed for Friday, July 31, 2026.
Leadership Continuity
In a move to ensure continued strategic oversight, the Board has approved the extension of the tenure of Mr. Jayaraman S as Chief Risk Officer for a further period of 3 years, effective from June 1, 2026. Mr. Jayaraman S is a qualified Chartered Accountant with approximately 28 years of professional experience, having served as the company’s Chief Risk Officer since May 2021.
Asset Quality and Security
The company maintains a healthy capital position, with a capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 51.89% as of March 31, 2026. Furthermore, the company has confirmed that its listed non-convertible debentures are backed by a security cover of 1.20 times, ensuring compliance with its financial obligations and debt covenants.
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