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Continental Securities Ltd, an RBI-registered Base Layer NBFC, has reported strong financial results for FY 2025-26. Revenue from operations surged 43% to Rs 39,380 lakhs from Rs 27,486 lakhs in the prior year. Profit after tax jumped 65% to Rs 219.03 lakhs from Rs 132.86 lakhs, while EPS improved to Rs 0.72 from Rs 0.51. The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 0.05 per share (2.5% on face value of Rs 2), subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing AGM. The statutory auditors have issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the financial statements. Cash flow from operating activities was negative at Rs 596.01 lakhs, primarily due to significant increases in loans and advances (Rs 871.61 lakhs).
The company shows strong profitability growth and declared a modest dividend. However, the significant negative operating cash flow, driven by heavy loan disbursements typical of an NBFC, warrants monitoring as it indicates reliance on financing activities to sustain operations.