LFIC - Lak. Fin. & Indl
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation (LFIC) reported a significant turnaround in Q3 FY26, posting a net profit of ₹134.24 lakhs compared to a net loss of ₹201.84 lakhs in the same quarter last year. Total revenue for the quarter rose to ₹245.07 lakhs from ₹202.34 lakhs YoY, supported by gains on financial instruments and fair value changes. However, the nine-month performance shows a decline, with net profit at ₹385.13 lakhs compared to ₹621.75 lakhs in the previous year. The company also noted ongoing legal proceedings regarding land recovery and the non-recognition of ₹153.40 lakhs in MAT credit.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹134.24 lakhs vs a loss of ₹201.84 lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved to ₹4.47 for the quarter from negative ₹6.73 YoY.
- Total Revenue for the quarter increased by 21% YoY to ₹245.07 lakhs.
- Nine-month (9M) Net Profit declined to ₹385.13 lakhs from ₹621.75 lakhs in the previous year.
- Company is contesting legal proceedings to regain possession of land costing ₹11.59 lakhs.
Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation (LFIC) reported a significant turnaround in Q3 FY26, posting a net profit of ₹134.24 Lakhs compared to a net loss of ₹201.84 Lakhs in the same quarter last year. Total revenue for the quarter rose to ₹225.07 Lakhs, driven by gains on financial instruments and fair value changes. However, on a nine-month basis, net profit declined to ₹385.13 Lakhs from ₹621.75 Lakhs in the previous year. The company is currently involved in legal proceedings to recover land worth ₹11.59 Lakhs from trespassers in Andhra Pradesh.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹134.24 Lakhs vs a loss of ₹201.84 Lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Total Revenue increased to ₹225.07 Lakhs from ₹202.34 Lakhs on a year-on-year basis.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved to ₹4.47 for the quarter from a negative ₹6.73 YoY.
- Nine-month net profit decreased by 38% YoY to ₹385.13 Lakhs compared to ₹621.75 Lakhs.
- Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) credit of ₹153.40 Lakhs remains unrecognized as of December 31, 2025.
Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Limited (LFIC) has provided a status update regarding the re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests. This follows the SEBI circular dated July 2, 2025, which established a special window for such transactions. As of January 6, 2026, the company reported that zero requests were received, processed, or approved. This filing is a routine compliance requirement to keep the stock exchanges informed of shareholder activity under the specific SEBI mandate.
- Zero requests received for re-lodgement of physical share transfers as of January 6, 2026.
- The report is in compliance with SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/97.
- No requests were processed, approved, or rejected during the reporting period.
- Average time taken for processing such requests is currently listed as Not Applicable (NA).
Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Limited (LFIC) has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by Venture Capital and Corporate Investments Private Limited, confirms that all securities received for dematerialization during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, were processed within the mandated 15-day period. The physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification, and the records of NSDL and CDSL were updated accordingly. This is a standard procedural filing required for all listed entities in India to ensure the integrity of electronic shareholding.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Confirmation that dematerialization requests were processed within the 15-day regulatory timeframe.
- Physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled after verification by the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA).
- Records for National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) have been updated.
Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Limited (LFIC) has submitted a status update regarding the re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests as per SEBI's special window guidelines. As of December 5, 2025, the company reported that zero requests were received from shareholders under this provision. Consequently, no requests were processed, approved, or rejected during the period. This filing is a routine regulatory disclosure and does not reflect any change in the company's financial or operational standing.
- Zero requests received for re-lodgement of physical share transfers as of December 5, 2025
- Compliance update follows SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-Po D/P/CIR/2025/97 dated July 2, 2025
- No requests were processed, approved, or rejected during the reporting month
- Average processing time for such requests is currently marked as Not Applicable (NA)
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment: Portfolio Investments. Total revenue from operations for H1 FY26 reached INR 1,159.04 Lakhs, which is a 50.17% increase over the entire FY25 revenue of INR 771.81 Lakhs. This growth was primarily driven by net gains on fair value changes of INR 758.89 Lakhs in H1 FY26 compared to a net loss of INR 279.01 Lakhs in FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, and maintains legal proceedings regarding land in Adoni, Andhra Pradesh.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for FY25 stood at 46.38% (INR 357.98 Lakhs profit on INR 771.81 Lakhs revenue). For H1 FY26, the net profit surged to INR 823.60 Lakhs, representing a significant margin expansion due to favorable fair value adjustments on investments.
EBITDA Margin
Gross Profit (before tax) margin for FY25 was 31.52% (INR 243.26 Lakhs). In H1 FY26, Profit Before Tax reached INR 1,019.30 Lakhs, reflecting a substantial YoY improvement from the FY25 full-year performance of INR 243.26 Lakhs.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure is minimal as a financial investment firm; purchase of fixed assets was INR 0.52 Lakhs in H1 FY26 and INR 1.33 Lakhs in FY25.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed in available documents. The company appears to be primarily equity-funded with 'Other Equity' standing at INR 5,745.86 Lakhs as of September 30, 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable as LFIC is an investment company. Its primary 'inputs' are capital and financial instruments including Government Bonds (INR 400 Lakhs), NCDs (INR 100 Lakhs), and Fixed Deposits.
Import Sources
Not applicable; the company sources financial instruments and portfolio investments within the Indian capital markets.
Key Suppliers
Not applicable; the company interacts with financial institutions for Fixed Deposits and market intermediaries for portfolio investments.
Capacity Expansion
Not applicable; however, the investment portfolio grew from INR 5,220.69 Lakhs in FY24 to INR 5,437.13 Lakhs in FY25, a 4.14% increase in deployed capital.
Raw Material Costs
Not applicable; operational costs are driven by Employee Benefits (INR 189.23 Lakhs in FY25, 24.5% of revenue) and Finance Costs (INR 3.91 Lakhs in FY25).
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable; efficiency is measured by investment turnover. In H1 FY26, the company sold investments worth INR 2,144.96 Lakhs and purchased INR 1,802.25 Lakhs.
Logistics & Distribution
Not applicable; the company provides financial services and portfolio management which do not require physical distribution.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth is achieved through active portfolio management and reinvestment of earnings. The company focuses on a mix of Government Bonds (INR 400 Lakhs), NCDs (INR 100 Lakhs), and equity instruments to balance risk and return. The strategy involves monitoring fair value changes, which contributed INR 758.89 Lakhs to revenue in H1 FY26.
Products & Services
Portfolio investment services, including investments in equities, Government Bonds, Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), and Fixed Deposits.
Brand Portfolio
Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Limited (LFIC).
New Products/Services
Not disclosed; the company continues to focus on its core portfolio investment activities.
Market Expansion
Not disclosed; the company maintains a consistent focus on Indian financial markets.
Strategic Alliances
The company does not have any subsidiary, associate, or joint venture companies as of September 30, 2025.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The investment industry is shifting toward more transparent reporting under Ind AS. LFIC is positioned as a debt-free investment vehicle with a strong capital base of INR 60.45 Cr as of September 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other NBFCs and investment firms for high-quality financial assets and market returns.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is its substantial accumulated reserves and surplus (Other Equity of INR 5,745.86 Lakhs), providing a stable capital base for long-term portfolio compounding without the pressure of external debt.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to interest rate changes and stock market performance. Interest income from bank deposits and others was INR 69.55 Lakhs in FY25.
Consumer Behavior
Not applicable; demand is driven by capital market cycles rather than individual consumer behavior.
Geopolitical Risks
Indirect exposure through market volatility; geopolitical tensions affecting Indian capital markets would impact the fair value of the INR 54.37 Cr investment portfolio.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to RBI guidelines for NBFCs and SEBI (LODR) Regulations for listed entities. The company must maintain specific provisions for doubtful recoveries and follow Ind AS 108 for segment reporting.
Environmental Compliance
Not applicable; the company's operations are office-based with minimal environmental footprint.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company faces a current tax expense of INR 151.00 Lakhs for FY25. It has an unrecognized Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) credit of INR 153.40 Lakhs as of September 30, 2025, due to a lack of evidence regarding future normal tax liability.
Legal Contingencies
The company has initiated legal proceedings in the District Court, Adoni (AP) to regain possession of lands costing INR 11.59 Lakhs from trespassers.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Market risk is the primary uncertainty; fair value fluctuations can swing from a gain of INR 758.89 Lakhs (H1 FY26) to a loss of INR 279.01 Lakhs (FY25), impacting total comprehensive income by over 100%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentrated in India; specifically, land assets are located in Andhra Pradesh.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependent on the performance of the companies and government entities in which it invests its INR 5,437.13 Lakhs portfolio.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk; however, the company must maintain digital compliance for trading and regulatory filings. 82.65% of shares are held in demat mode.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure to banks for Fixed Deposits and issuers of NCDs (INR 100 Lakhs). The company wrote off debit balances of INR 116.00 Lakhs in H1 FY26.