VLS Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 26, 2026, recommended Final Dividend of Rs. 1.5 per equity share.
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VLS Finance Limited reported FY2026 results with Total Income declining to Rs. 4,321.76 Lakhs from Rs. 10,362.32 Lakhs in FY2025 (standalone), primarily due to significant negative fair value changes on investments. Standalone Net Profit After Tax fell to Rs. 1,982.03 Lakhs from Rs. 4,532.76 Lakhs. Consolidated PAT was Rs. 2,175.06 Lakhs. Total Comprehensive Income remained deeply negative at Rs. (10,787.27) Lakhs standalone due to fair valuation losses on investments. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 1.50 per share (15% on face value), payable by October 28, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved writing off Rs. 9.69 Lakhs in dues from subsidiary VLS Asset Management Limited and appointed Grant Thornton Bharat LLP as Internal Auditor for FY2026-27. Cash and cash equivalents declined sharply from Rs. 29,439.19 Lakhs to Rs. 5,595.53 Lakhs due to a Rs. 100 Crore share buyback completed in December 2025. Auditors gave an unmodified opinion.
The sharp revenue decline and negative comprehensive income reflect mark-to-market losses on investment portfolio. Despite profitability and dividend recommendation, the significant reduction in cash reserves from buyback may concern investors about liquidity. The positive PAT and dividend signal management confidence, but total comprehensive income loss indicates underlying asset value erosion.