Geojit Q1 profit falls 32%; promoter son Jones George named new MD
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Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue rose 11% YoY to Rs 16,040 lakhs but profit after tax dropped 32% to Rs 1,861 lakhs (vs Rs 2,730 lakhs YoY). EPS at Rs 0.71 vs Rs 0.99. Board approved major succession: founder C J George moves from CMD to Executive Chairman from Oct 1, 2026. His son Jones George (35, with firm since 2013) elevated from Executive Director to Managing Director for 5 years. KSIDC nominee director also replaced. Ten promoter group members holding 0.0745% stake approved for reclassification to public category.
Next-gen promoter family succession brings continuity; weak Q1 profits may weigh on stock near term despite revenue growth.